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
Shyvana
VS
Champion 2
Xin Zhao
vs

53.6%
Shyvana win rate vs Xin Zhao
Shyvana has the edge
1,250
Games Analyzed
53.6%
Shyvana WR
46.4%
Xin Zhao WR
+288
Avg Gold Diff @15
Shyvana
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Shyvana
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Shyvana
1 item
Xin Zhao
1 item
Shyvana
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Shyvana is strongest mid game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Shyvana 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.
Shyvana Win Condition
Dragon form E fireball burst, fast clear, objective control
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Recommended Items
Shyvana

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Riftmaker
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
Shyvana's Worst Matchups
Xin Zhao's Worst Matchups
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