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Xin Zhao

the Seneschal of Demacia

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Xin Zhao

the Seneschal of Demacia

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All About Xin Zhao

Champion Overview

Xin Zhao, the Seneschal of Demacia, is a powerful diver/fighter/tank champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in jungle of Summoner's Rift. First released on 2010-07-13 during Patch 1.0.0.96, Xin Zhao has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 10 unique skins available, Xin Zhao offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Xin Zhao has a good amount of skins, including some really nice reimaginings of the character.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Xin Zhao brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Champion Stats

BE Cost: 675 BE

RP Cost: 585 RP

Role: Diver, Fighter, Tank

Damage: Physical

Attack: Melee

Resource: Mana

Champion ID: 5

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Gameplay Style

Xin Zhao is primarily played as a diver/fighter/tank, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in the jungle. Since their release in Patch 1.0.0.96, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Xin Zhao's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Xin Zhao requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against opponents by absorbing damage and disrupting enemy formations with CC.

Xin Zhao's Story

Xin Zhao is a resolute warrior loyal to the ruling Lightshield dynasty. Once condemned to the fighting pits of Noxus, he survived countless gladiatorial bouts, but after being freed by Demacian forces, he swore his life and allegiance to these brave liberators. Armed with his favored three-talon spear, Xin Zhao now fights for his adopted kingdom, audaciously challenging any foe, no matter the odds.

Xin Zhao Skins Collection (10)

Customize your Xin Zhao experience with these amazing skins. From the base look to legendary alternatives, each skin offers a unique visual style and sometimes new animations or voice lines. Click on any skin to learn more about its features, release date, and pricing.

Top Xin Zhao Players & Streamers

Want to improve your Xin Zhao gameplay? Learn from these high elo players who main or play a lot of Xin Zhao. All streamers listed are at least Diamond 2 or higher, providing high-quality gameplay to learn from, or just enjoy watching. Click on their names to check out their content.

Learning Xin Zhao

Whether you're just picking up Xin Zhao or looking to improve your skills with this diver/fighter/tank champion, understanding their strengths and weaknesses is crucial. This champion thrives in jungle with their unique kit.

Champion Strengths

  • Impressive durability
  • Strong crowd control abilities
  • Good at starting fights
  • Great at frontlining

Champion Weaknesses

  • Limited damage output
  • Can be kited by other champions
  • Vulnerable to percent health damage
  • Reliant on team follow-up

Xin Zhao currently costs 675 BE or 585 RP to unlock, making them one of the more cheaper champions for new players. Players looking to master Xin Zhao should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.