Fighter / Diver
Beginner Rule
Respect Xin Zhao early — he's one of the strongest early-game duelists in League.
Xin Zhao is a fighter who excels at early skirmishes and diving onto priority targets. He wants to use Audacious Charge (E) to quickly engage before locking enemies down with sustained damage. Many beginners underestimate how strong Xin Zhao is in early fights.
Level 3 – Full combo unlocked.
Level 6 – Ultimate adds survivability and teamfight impact.
First Item – Skirmishing becomes much stronger.
Early invades
Gap closers
Knock-ups
Backline dives
QWhat it does
Next 3 attacks deal increased damage. Third attack knocks up the target.
How to play against
The knockup is always on the third attack. Back off after the second hit to deny the knockup.
WWhat it does
Slashes in front then thrusts slowing enemies and marking them as Challenged.
How to play against
The Challenge mark extends his E range significantly. Getting marked means his E will close from further away.
EWhat it does
Charges to an enemy dealing AoE damage and slowing. Extended range against Challenged targets.
How to play against
After E he's in melee and committed. Use CC on landing.
RWhat it does
Deals current-health damage to nearby enemies and knocks non-Challenged targets back.
How to play against
His R creates a 1v1 zone by pushing everyone else away. Don't be alone near him when he ults.
E → Q → Auto Attacks
Standard engage combo.
E → Knock-Up → Full Trade
Wins skirmishes.
R → Isolate Fight
Controls teamfight space.
Determination: every 3rd basic attack deals bonus damage and heals him. He heals on every third auto — anti-heal is effective. The heal proc is predictable — avoid the third hit.
