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
Xin Zhao
VS
Champion 2
Darius
vs

45.9%
Xin Zhao win rate vs Darius
Darius has the edge
183
Games Analyzed
45.9%
Xin Zhao WR
54.1%
Darius WR
-328
Avg Gold Diff @15
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Darius
Level 3
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Darius
Level 6
Xin Zhao
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Xin Zhao is strongest early game while Darius peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
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.
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Darius Win Condition
Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights
Recommended Items
Xin Zhao

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Darius's AD damage
Darius

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
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's Worst Matchups
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