Xin Zhao

the Seneschal of Demacia

FIGHTERTANK

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.

Abilities

PASSIVE

Determination

Every third attack deals bonus damage and heals Xin Zhao.

Three Talon Strike

Cost: @Cost@ @AbilityResourceName@ | Cooldown: @Cooldown@s %i:cooldown%

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

Wind Becomes Lightning

Cost: @Cost@ @AbilityResourceName@ | Cooldown: @Cooldown@s %i:cooldown%

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

Audacious Charge

Cost: @Cost@ @AbilityResourceName@ | Cooldown: @Cooldown@s %i:cooldown%

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

Crescent Guard

Cost: @Cost@ @AbilityResourceName@ | Cooldown: @Cooldown@s %i:cooldown%

Xin Zhao passively challenges an enemy he damaged recently. When activated, 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.

Core Build

Recommended Runes

47.0% WR

50.0% PR

15,000 games

Summoner Spells

Smite

Flash

6,413 games

82.9% pick rate

Teleport

Flash

811 games

10.5% pick rate

Ignite

Flash

282 games

3.6% pick rate

Core Items (From Real Games)

Blade of the Ruined King

Purchased 4,305 times

55.6%

pick rate

Mercury's Treads

Purchased 3,344 times

43.2%

pick rate

Plated Steelcaps

Purchased 2,254 times

29.1%

pick rate

Trinity Force

Purchased 2,165 times

28.0%

pick rate

Strong Against

the Primordial Sovereign

the Mouth of the Abyss

+56.0%

Good With

the Eternal Nightmare

the Butcher of the Sands

54.0%

Jarvan IV

the Exemplar of Demacia

55.0%

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Tips

Xin Zhao excels at fighter, tank playstyle. Focus on utilizing their abilities effectively and building around their core strengths. The recommended runes and items provide the best balance of damage and utility.