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
Akshan
VS
Champion 2
Xin Zhao
vs

46.0%
Akshan win rate vs Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao has the edge
339
Games Analyzed
46.0%
Akshan WR
54.0%
Xin Zhao WR
-318
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akshan
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesPress the Attack / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Akshan
Level 2
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Akshan
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Akshan
1 item
Xin Zhao
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Akshan is strongest early game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Range Advantage
Akshan has range advantage. Xin Zhao should look for short trades when Akshan uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Akshan's Weakness
Akshan's main weakness: Short range, squishy, E interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akshan Win Condition
Roam with E, revive teammates, early kills
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Recommended Items
Akshan
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
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

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Akshan's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Akshan's sustain/autos

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Akshan's Worst Matchups
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