Xin Zhao the Seneschal of Demacia

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XIN ZHAO STATS

Attack
  • Attack Damage
    63 ( + 3 )
  • Attack Speed
    0.645 ( +0%)
  • Attack Range
    175
  • Critical Hit Chance
    0 ( + 0 )
Defense
  • HP
    640 ( + 106 )
  • HP Regeneration
    8 ( + 0.7 )
  • Armor
    35 ( + 4.7 )
  • Magic Resistance
    32 ( + 2.05 )
Other
  • Mana
    274 ( + 55 )
  • Mana Regenration
    7.26 ( + 0.45 )
  • Move Speed
    345

XIN ZHAO SPELLS

  • Determination
    Determination

    Every third attack deals bonus damage and heals Xin Zhao.

  • Three Talon Strike
    Three Talon Strike
    • Cost: 30 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 375

    Xin Zhao's next 3 standard attacks deal increased damage with the third attack knocking an opponent into the air.

    Xin Zhao's next 3 Attacks deal an additional {{ bonusdamage }} physical damage and reduces his other Ability's Cooldowns by 1 second. The third Attack also Knocks Up for 0.75 seconds.

  • Wind Becomes Lightning
    Wind Becomes Lightning
    • Cost: 60/55/50/45/40 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 1000

    Xin Zhao slashes in front of himself with his spear, then thrusts it forward, slowing affected enemies and marking them as Challenged.

    Xin Zhao slashes, dealing {{ slashdamage }} physical damage, then thrusts, dealing {{ thrustdamage }}. Enemies hit by the thrust are Slowed by 50% for 1.5 seconds. Champions and Large Monsters hit by the thrust are marked as Challenged for {{ markduration }} seconds.

  • Audacious Charge
    Audacious Charge
    • Cost: 50 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 650

    Xin Zhao charges to an enemy, gaining increased Attack Speed and dealing damage to all enemies in the area, slowing them briefly. Audacious Charge gains increased range against Challenged targets.

    Xin Zhao charges an enemy, dealing {{ chargedamage }} magic damage to nearby enemies and Slowing them by {{ baseslowamount }}% for 0.5 seconds.Xin Zhao also grants himself 40/45/50/55/60% Attack Speed for 5 seconds.Audacious Charge's range is increased on enemies that are Challenged.

  • Crescent Guard
    Crescent Guard
    • Cost: 100 {{ abilityresourcename }}
    • Range: 500

    Xin Zhao challenges an enemy he damaged recently. Xin Zhao deals damage to nearby enemies based on their current Health and knocks non-challenged targets back, becoming impervious to damage dealt by champions outside of the circle created.

    The last champion Xin Zhao damaged with an Attack or Audacious Charge is Challenged for {{ markduration }} seconds.Xin Zhao unleashes a sweep around him that deals {{ totaldamage }} plus {{ percentcurrenthealthdamage*100 }}% current Health physical damage and Knocks Back all non-Challenged enemies. Afterwards, Xin Zhao becomes immune to damage from enemies outside the sweep range for {{ missiledefensebaseduration }} seconds.

XIN ZHAO COUNTER/TIPS

Xin Zhao Ally Tips

  • Xin Zhao is a great initiator to combat. Lead the front to start a fight and use your ultimate to do the most damage possible.
  • Try to position yourself so your ultimate's knockback is most effective.
  • Strong against:

Xin Zhao Enemy Tips

  • Xin Zhao is a powerful initiator with both his charge and ultimate dealing damage to all units around him. Try having your team stay spread out until he's used his ultimate.
  • Xin Zhao relies heavily on his Three Talon Strikes for damage and cooldown resets, so preventing him from finishing his combo will have a dramatic effect.

How to counter Xin Zhao:

XIN ZHAO Build

XIN ZHAO SUMMONER SPELLS

FlashSmite

XIN ZHAO REFORGED RUNES

Precision

ConquerorTriumphLegend: AlacrityLast Stand

Inspiration

Magical FootwearCosmic Insight

XIN ZHAO ABILITY ORDER

Three Talon Strike 2 13 15 17 18
Wind Becomes Lightning 3 4 5 7 9
Audacious Charge 1 8 10 12 14
Crescent Guard 6 11 16

XIN ZHAO ITEMS

Starter

Refillable PotionEmberknifeHailblade

Vision Control

Control WardOracle Lens

Boots

Plated SteelcapsMercury's TreadsIonian Boots of Lucidity

Mythics!

Trinity ForceDivine SundererImmortal ShieldbowKraken SlayerStridebreakerEclipseGoredrinkerEverfrostRiftmakerNight HarvesterProwler's ClawFrostfire Gauntlet

HOB Assassin

Oracle LensPlated SteelcapsEclipseAxiom ArcSerpent's FangThe CollectorGuardian Angel

META

Oracle LensMercury's TreadsGoredrinkerSterak's GageDeath's DanceWit's EndGuardian Angel

Eclipse 1

Oracle LensPlated SteelcapsEclipseBlade of The Ruined KingSterak's GageBlack CleaverGuardian Angel

Eclipse 2

Oracle LensMercury's TreadsEclipseBlade of The Ruined KingRavenous HydraGuardian AngelSterak's Gage

Critical Shieldbow

Oracle LensIonian Boots of LucidityImmortal ShieldbowEssence ReaverLord Dominik's RegardsThe CollectorInfinity Edge

Eclipse 3

Oracle LensPlated SteelcapsEclipseWit's EndSterak's GageDeath's DanceChempunk Chainsword

Eclipse 4

Oracle LensMercury's TreadsEclipseEssence ReaverSterak's GageDeath's DanceGuardian Angel

Trinty Force 1

Oracle LensPlated SteelcapsTrinity ForceBlade of The Ruined KingWit's EndSterak's GageDeath's Dance

Eclipse 5

Oracle LensPlated SteelcapsEclipseMortal ReminderSpirit VisageSterak's GageDeath's Dance

Goredrinker + Titanic

Oracle LensMercury's TreadsGoredrinkerBlack CleaverTitanic HydraSterak's GageSilvermere Dawn

Prowler's Claw

Oracle LensPlated SteelcapsProwler's ClawThe CollectorSterak's GageWit's EndDeath's Dance

Shieldbow

Oracle LensPlated SteelcapsImmortal ShieldbowThe CollectorWit's EndGuardian AngelDeath's Dance

Trinity Force 2

Oracle LensPlated SteelcapsTrinity ForceSterak's GageWit's EndDeath's DanceRanduin's Omen

Eclipse 6

Oracle LensPlated SteelcapsEclipseNashor's ToothBlade of The Ruined KingLich BaneSterak's Gage

Divine Sunderer (VS Tanks) Build 1

Oracle LensMercury's TreadsDivine SundererBlade of The Ruined KingDeath's DanceWit's EndChempunk Chainsword

Stridebreaker Build

Oracle LensPlated SteelcapsStridebreakerBlade of The Ruined KingBlack CleaverSerylda's GrudgeForce of Nature

AP Build - Ability Haste

Oracle LensIonian Boots of LucidityRiftmakerNashor's ToothCosmic DriveZhonya's HourglassBanshee's Veil

Kraken Slayer

Oracle LensPlated SteelcapsKraken SlayerNashor's ToothLich BaneBlade of The Ruined KingSterak's Gage

Frostfire

Oracle LensIonian Boots of LucidityFrostfire GauntletSterak's GageSpirit VisageThornmailGargoyle Stoneplate

Hybrid Build

Oracle LensIonian Boots of LucidityNight HarvesterBlade of The Ruined KingNashor's ToothLich BaneSterak's Gage

Hit or Heat Build

Oracle LensMercury's TreadsSunfire AegisWit's EndSterak's GageDeath's DanceSpirit Visage

XIN ZHAO SUMMONER SPELLS

FlashSmite

XIN ZHAO REFORGED RUNES

Domination

Hail of BladesSudden ImpactZombie WardRelentless Hunter

Precision

TriumphLegend: Alacrity

XIN ZHAO ABILITY ORDER

Three Talon Strike 2 8 10 12 13
Wind Becomes Lightning 1 4 5 7 9
Audacious Charge 3 14 15 17 18
Crescent Guard 6 11 16

XIN ZHAO ITEMS

I still won't play the game competitively like I used to (I can't be bothered to reach Diamond+ again after all these years) but felt a small update to the guide might help some people!

Standard Starting Items

EmberknifeRefillable Potion

Standard Speed Bruiser 40% CD, Balanced Resistance

Plated SteelcapsEclipseSterak's GageBlack CleaverWit's EndDeath's Dance

Offensive Options

Blade of The Ruined KingSilvermere DawnTrinity Force

Deffensive Options

Randuin's OmenDead Man's PlateForce of NatureSpirit Visage

Anti Tank Build

Blade of The Ruined KingSpirit VisageDead Man's PlateTitanic Hydra

Duelist Build

Trinity ForcePhantom DancerTitanic HydraSterak's Gage

Hypercarry Healing/Sustain Build

Blade of The Ruined KingDead Man's PlateSpirit Visage

Defensive Situationals

Spirit VisageRanduin's OmenDead Man's PlateMercury's TreadsLocket of the Iron SolariSunfire Aegis

Offensive Situationals

Mercurial ScimitarMaw of MalmortiusWit's EndBlade of The Ruined KingTitanic HydraBerserker's Greaves

Full Build Standard Combo 4

Trinity ForceTitanic HydraGuardian AngelMaw of Malmortius

High Resistance Attack Speed

Black CleaverBlade of The Ruined KingThornmailWit's End

Berserker Healing Build

Blade of The Ruined KingSpirit VisageDeath's DanceGuinsoo's Rageblade

Full Build Standard Combo 2

Blade of The Ruined KingSpirit VisageBlack CleaverWarmog's Armor

Full Build Standard Combo

Blade of The Ruined KingSpirit VisageBlack CleaverDeath's Dance

Full Build Standard Combo 3

Blade of The Ruined KingSpirit VisageBlack CleaverGuinsoo's Rageblade

The Major Confliction

Black CleaverBlade of The Ruined KingThornmailSpirit Visage

Bruiser Supportive Build for 8.12+

Trinity ForceRanduin's OmenZeke's ConvergenceKnight's Vow

Hybrid Early-Late Standard + Situationals

Black CleaverBlade of The Ruined KingSpirit VisageRanduin's OmenGuardian AngelSterak's GageGuinsoo's Rageblade

Extreme Bruiser

Trinity ForceTitanic HydraSterak's Gage

Utility Overlord Build [Current Meta]

Trinity ForceSterak's GageGuardian AngelGargoyle Stoneplate

XIN ZHAO SUMMONER SPELLS

FlashSmite

XIN ZHAO REFORGED RUNES

Precision

ConquerorTriumphLegend: AlacrityCoup de Grace

Inspiration

Magical FootwearCosmic Insight

XIN ZHAO ABILITY ORDER

Three Talon Strike 2 14 15 17 18
Wind Becomes Lightning 3 4 5 7 9
Audacious Charge 1 8 10 12 13
Crescent Guard 6 11 16

XIN ZHAO ITEMS

Starting items

EmberknifeRefillable Potion

Early Game

Goredrinker

Boots

Plated SteelcapsMercury's Treads

Mid Game

Sterak's GageGuardian Angel

Situational Items

Black CleaverDeath's DanceThornmailSpirit VisageChempunk ChainswordEssence ReaverWit's End

Example Full Build

GoredrinkerPlated SteelcapsSterak's GageGuardian AngelBlack CleaverChempunk Chainsword

Build VS Mixed Damage

GoredrinkerMercury's TreadsSterak's GageGuardian AngelThornmailDeath's Dance

Build VS Heavy AD

GoredrinkerPlated SteelcapsGuardian AngelSterak's GageThornmailDeath's Dance

Build VS HEAVY AP

GoredrinkerMercury's TreadsWit's EndSpirit VisageSterak's GageBlack Cleaver

Snowballing

GoredrinkerPlated SteelcapsEssence ReaverSterak's GageGuardian AngelWit's End

Lethality

EclipseIonian Boots of LucidityThe CollectorYoumuu's GhostbladeGuardian AngelEdge of Night

XIN ZHAO SKINS

Xin Zhao default
Xin Zhao Commando Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao Imperial Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao Viscero Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao Winged Hussar Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao Warring Kingdoms Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao Secret Agent Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao Dragonslayer Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao Cosmic Defender Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao Marauder Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao Firecracker Xin Zhao

XIN ZHAO LORE

Xin Zhao is a resolute warrior loyal to the ruling Lightshield dynasty. Once condemned to the fighting pits of Noxus, he survived countless gladiatorial bouts, but after being freed by Demacian forces, he swore his life and allegiance to these brave liberators. Armed with his favored three-talon spear, Xin Zhao now fights for his adopted kingdom, audaciously challenging any foe, no matter the odds.