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
Skarner
vs

46.9%
Xin Zhao win rate vs Skarner
Skarner has the edge
637
Games Analyzed
46.9%
Xin Zhao WR
53.1%
Skarner WR
-244
Avg Gold Diff @15
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Skarner
Level 3
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Skarner
Level 6
Xin Zhao
1 item
Skarner
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Xin Zhao is strongest early game while Skarner peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Xin Zhao deals AD damage while Skarner deals Mixed. 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.
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Recommended Items
Xin Zhao

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game
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
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Skarner's Worst Matchups
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