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
Katarina
VS
Champion 2
Xin Zhao
vs

55.3%
Katarina win rate vs Xin Zhao
Katarina hard counters Xin Zhao
528
Games Analyzed
55.3%
Katarina WR
44.7%
Xin Zhao WR
+423
Avg Gold Diff @15
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Katarina
Level 3
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Katarina
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Katarina
1 item
Xin Zhao
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Katarina is strongest mid game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Katarina deals Mixed 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.
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Recommended Items
Katarina

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya'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
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