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
Sylas
VS
Champion 2
Xin Zhao
vs
56.1%
Sylas win rate vs Xin Zhao
Sylas hard counters Xin Zhao
390
Games Analyzed
56.1%
Sylas WR
43.9%
Xin Zhao WR
+491
Avg Gold Diff @15
Sylas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Sylas
Level 3
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Sylas
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Sylas
1 item
Xin Zhao
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Sylas is strongest mid game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Sylas deals AP 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.
Sylas Win Condition
Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Recommended Items
Sylas
Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game
Shadowflame
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
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Sylas's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Sylas's burst
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