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
Skarner
VS
Champion 2
Xin Zhao
vs

50.5%
Skarner win rate vs Xin Zhao
Skill matchup — could go either way
283
Games Analyzed
50.5%
Skarner WR
49.5%
Xin Zhao WR
+42
Avg Gold Diff @15
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Skarner
Level 3
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Skarner
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Skarner
1 item
Xin Zhao
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Skarner is strongest mid game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Skarner deals Mixed damage while Xin Zhao deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
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.
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Recommended Items
Skarner
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
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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Xin Zhao's Worst Matchups
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