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
Galio
VS
Champion 2
Xin Zhao
vs
52.5%
Galio win rate vs Xin Zhao
Galio has the edge
181
Games Analyzed
52.5%
Galio WR
47.5%
Xin Zhao WR
+199
Avg Gold Diff @15
Galio
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Galio
Level 3
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Galio
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Galio
1 item
Xin Zhao
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Galio is strongest mid game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Galio deals AP damage while Xin Zhao deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Xin Zhao's Weakness
Xin Zhao's main weakness: Falls off late, kiting, outscaled. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Galio Win Condition
W taunt engage, R global follow-up, anti-AP tank
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Recommended Items
Galio
Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game
Zhonya's Hourglass
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 Galio's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Galio's burst
Galio's Worst Matchups
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