Xin Zhao Wild Rift Build Guide

Xin Zhao position

Xin Zhao Wild Rift is a fighter and tank when needed. With high damage ready to rush into the middle of the enemy team and break the formation with a powerful ultimate. Thanks to his mutant ability Xin Zhao is very useful for ganks that require quick access to the target.

The most suitable position for Xin Zhao Wild Rift is in the Jungle. Going to the jungle doesn't lose any blood, being a champion that's too bad solo 1-1 doesn't get bored of anyone

Xin Zhao summoner spells

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Xin Zhao Build

Xin Zhao's damage comes from hand attacks so you will build items for attack speed. "Trinity Force" is a fairly comprehensive equipment that gives Xin Zhao health, damage, and attack speed. Special damage will be added on basic attacks after using a skill.

"Wit's End" grants Xin Zhao up to 45% attack speed and bonus magic damage from basic attacks. And also heal Xin Zhao. With only two items, Xin Zhao's attack speed now increases by 75%.

In the next states you will build resistance gear. To ensure that Xin Zhao confidently rushes into the enemy formation and can still pull out safely.

Xin Zhao ability 

Xin Zhao ability order

Xin Zhao abilities

DETERMINATION

Every third attack deals an additional 13 physical damage (22% and heals for 13 (7 + 10%/ + 40% )

THREE TALON STRIKE

Cooldown: 9s

Cost: 30

Empowers the next three attacks to deal an additional 20 physical damage (20 + 40% bonus ) and reduce the cooldown of other abilities by 1 second.

The third attack knocks the target up for 0.75 seconds.

WIND BECOMES LIGHTNING

Cooldown: 12s

Cost: 45

Slashes his spear, dealing 58 physical damage (40 + 30% ) and, slowing by 50% for 1.5 seconds. Xin Zhao then thrusts his spear, dealing 81 physical damage (40 + 70% ) and slowing by 50% for 1.5 seconds.

The furthest enemy champion or large monster hit is Challenged for 3 seconds, increasing Audacious Charge's cast range at them.

Attack Speed reduces cast time. Deals 50% damage to minions.

AUDACIOUS CHARGE

Cooldown: 12s

Cost: 50

Dashes to an enemy, dealing 50 magic damage (50 + 80%) to all nearby enemies and slowing them by 30% for 0.5 seconds. Xin Zhao gains 40% Attack Speed for 5 seconds.

This ability's cast range is increased against a Challenged target.

CRESCENT GUARD

Cooldown: 80s

Cost: 100

Passive: The last champion hit by an attack or Audacious Charge is now Challenged.

Active: Sweeps his spear, dealing physical damage equal to 75 (75 + 100% bonus + 80% 2) plus 15% of enemies' maximum Health and knocking all enemies back except the Challenged one. For the next 5 seconds, Xin Zhao blocks damage from enemies far away.

Deals 600 max damage against monsters.

How to play Xin Zhao

Early game

Go gank as often as you can. Take advantage of the early game power to go and rob the forest. Any lane is being pushed too high. Xin Zhao can all gank.

Mid game

Take control of the big goals. Don't be afraid to collide with any jungle champion.

Late game

Laos into the enemy's formation in the teamfight. Harassment and withdraw back out. Always go with the squad at this stage.

Combo

Combo 1

+ + AA + AA + AA +  + AA

Combo 2

+ AA +  + AA +  + AA + AA + AA

Combo 3

AA + + AA + AA + AA +  + AA +  + AA

Xin Zhao pros and cons

Pros

Good healing

Cons

Xin Zhao counters

Build armor items to counter damage from Xin Zhao. Avoid fighting Xin Zhao early

Conclusion

Xin Zhao Wild Rift is a good jungler in the early game. Try to keep your ultimate before entering teamfights. Play strong go gank often. The way to build Xin Zhao is more about attack speed and resistance.