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
Azir
VS
Champion 2
Xin Zhao
vs

53.1%
Azir win rate vs Xin Zhao
Azir has the edge
113
Games Analyzed
53.1%
Azir WR
46.9%
Xin Zhao WR
+248
Avg Gold Diff @15
Azir
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Azir
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Azir
Nashor's Tooth
Xin Zhao
1 item
Azir
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Survive to Scale
Xin Zhao will try to bully you early. Give up CS if needed  your job is to not die. Azir outscales hard after 2 items. Play for farm, not fights.
Mixed Resistances
Azir deals AP damage while Xin Zhao deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Azir has range advantage. Xin Zhao should look for short trades when Azir uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Xin Zhao's Weakness
Xin Zhao's main weakness: Falls off late, kiting, outscaled. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Azir Win Condition
Soldier DPS, Shurima Shuffle engage, scale
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Recommended Items
Azir

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Liandry's Anguish
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 Azir's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Azir's burst
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