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
Vex
VS
Champion 2
Xin Zhao
vs

53.8%
Vex win rate vs Xin Zhao
Vex has the edge
160
Games Analyzed
53.8%
Vex WR
46.2%
Xin Zhao WR
+300
Avg Gold Diff @15
Vex
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Vex
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Vex
1 item
Xin Zhao
1 item
Vex
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Vex is strongest mid game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Vex deals AP damage while Xin Zhao deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Vex has range advantage. Xin Zhao should look for short trades when Vex 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.
Vex Win Condition
Anti-dash passive, R engage from range, burst squishies
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Recommended Items
Vex

Malignance
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
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 Vex's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vex's burst
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