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
Lissandra
VS
Champion 2
Xin Zhao
vs

51.4%
Lissandra win rate vs Xin Zhao
Skill matchup — could go either way
284
Games Analyzed
51.4%
Lissandra WR
48.6%
Xin Zhao WR
+112
Avg Gold Diff @15
Lissandra
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Lissandra
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Lissandra
1 item
Xin Zhao
1 item
Lissandra
Zhonya's
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Lissandra is strongest mid game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Lissandra deals AP damage while Xin Zhao deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Lissandra has range advantage. Xin Zhao should look for short trades when Lissandra 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.
Lissandra Win Condition
W root engage, R self-cast for safety or lock down carry
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Recommended Items
Lissandra

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 Lissandra's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Lissandra's burst
Lissandra's Worst Matchups
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