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
Hecarim
VS
Champion 2
Xin Zhao
vs
51.7%
Hecarim win rate vs Xin Zhao
Skill matchup — could go either way
955
Games Analyzed
51.7%
Hecarim WR
48.3%
Xin Zhao WR
+138
Avg Gold Diff @15
Hecarim
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsGhost + Smite
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Hecarim
Level 3
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Hecarim
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Hecarim
1 item
Xin Zhao
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Hecarim is strongest mid 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.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Xin Zhao's Weakness
Xin Zhao's main weakness: Falls off late, kiting, outscaled. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Hecarim Win Condition
Speed charge ganks, R fear engage, run down squishies
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Ghost Threat
Hecarim runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Hecarim
Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Sterak's Gage
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 Hecarim's AD damage
Hecarim's Worst Matchups
Xin Zhao's Worst Matchups
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