Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Ahri
VS
Champion 2
Xin Zhao
vs

48.4%
Ahri win rate vs Xin Zhao
Skill matchup — could go either way
770
Games Analyzed
48.4%
Ahri WR
51.6%
Xin Zhao WR
-124
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ahri
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Ahri
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Ahri
1 item
Xin Zhao
1 item
Ahri
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ahri is strongest mid game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Ahri deals AP damage while Xin Zhao deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Ahri has range advantage. Xin Zhao should look for short trades when Ahri uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Ahri's Weakness
Ahri's main weakness: Tanks, sustain lanes, charm is dodgeable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ahri Win Condition
Roam with R, pick off squishies with charm combo
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Recommended Items
Ahri

Malignance
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Xin Zhao's AD damage
Xin Zhao

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Ahri's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Ahri's burst
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