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Xin Zhao Top build for patch 16.17, generated from current-patch ranked Emerald+ games. Below: comp-aware build path, runes, top 10 bans for the matchup, and how Xin Zhao wins.
Xin Zhao is an AD bruiser in the top, and on patch 16.17 they grade out as a solid mid-tier pick — a 49.7% win rate, 0.2% pick rate, 2,511 ranked games sampled. On the power curve, Xin Zhao is front-loaded: at peak strength early and falling off the longer the game runs, so the win condition is to convert early pressure into objectives and leads before the 25-minute mark.
How Xin Zhao wins: landing engage and starting fights on Xin Zhao's terms, and roaming out of lane to snowball the rest of the map. The kit grades 7/10 engage, 7/10 roaming. Xin Zhao's soft spots are siege (3/10) — avoid fights that hinge on them.
The most-played core build is Statikk Shiv, Manamune, Death's Dance, which holds a 52.4% win rate across 82 games this patch. Pick the enemy team to adapt each item slot to the specific matchup.
The matchup to respect is Kai'Sa, where Xin Zhao sits at just 48.0%, the lane swings the other way into Lee Sin (54.2%), and on the team side, Xin Zhao gains the most from a Graves (+10.4% pair win rate).
The build Xin Zhao Top players run most on patch 16.17, shown with its live win rate. Choose the enemy team up top to tailor it to the comp you are facing.
The picks Xin Zhao Top struggles into most this patch, sorted by your in-matchup win rate. These are your priority bans.
Champions whose presence raises Xin Zhao's win rate most as Top, by pair WR delta over Xin Zhao's solo performance.
Best Jungle partners for Xin Zhao
Best Mid partners for Xin Zhao
Best ADC partners for Xin ZhaoXin Zhao is also played in these other roles this patch.
Drafting a whole team? The Team Builder coaches all 10 picks at once. Want Xin Zhao's current standing? Open the Tier List.
