Xin Zhao Guide

Learn Xin Zhao with our Xin Zhao guide. Learn about Xin Zhao's strengths and Xin Zhao's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Xin Zhao, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • Xin Zhao
    Q
    resets Xin Zhao's auto attack.
  • Each
    Xin Zhao
    Q
    auto lowers Xin Zhao's other abilities' cooldowns by 1 second.
  • The last enemy champion Xin Zhao hit with an auto,
    Xin Zhao
    W
    's thrust, or
    Xin Zhao
    E
    is Challenged for 3 seconds.
  • Against enemies Xin Zhao has Challenged,
    Xin Zhao
    E
    's range is increased to 1100 and they cannot be knocked back by
    Xin Zhao
    R
    .
Strengths
  • Has a strong early game, and has the option to play aggressively and invade the enemy jungler.
  • His teamfighting becomes much stronger after unlocking
    Xin Zhao
    R
    .
  • Xin Zhao
    R
    doubles as a disengaging tool.
  • Excels with items that enhance his dueling capabilities, survivability, and engage potential.
Weaknesses
  • Can be kited very easily by mobile champions or ones who outrange him.
  • Needs a lead to stay ahead, and falls off if he doesn't get one.
  • Once
    Xin Zhao
    E
    is used, Xin Zhao has no way out of a fight.