Xin Zhao Season 14 Jungle Build Guide: Best Runes and Items

Xin Zhao Season 14 Jungle Build Guide: Best Runes and Items

By Marcus Chen

December 9, 2024 at 07:31 PM

Xin Zhao is a powerful early-game jungler who excels at aggressive ganking and invading enemy territory. Here's everything you need to know to master this champion:

Core Build

  • Summoner Spells: Flash, Smite
  • First Items: Eclipse, Plated Steelcaps, Sundered Sky
  • Core Items: Sterak's Gage, Death's Dance, Guardian Angel
  • Ability Order: W > E > Q

Key Runes

  • Primary: Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace
  • Secondary: Cosmic Insight, Magical Footwear
  • Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Strong Against:

  • Shyvana (56.3% WR)
  • Ambessa (54.7% WR)
  • Lillia (54.0% WR)
  • Diana (53.9% WR)
  • Sejuani (53.8% WR)

Weak Against:

  • Gwen (45.4% WR)
  • Evelynn (47.6% WR)
  • Warwick (47.9% WR)
  • Volibear (47.9% WR)
  • Master Yi (48.1% WR)

Best Synergies:

  • Cassiopeia (56.7% WR)
  • Taliyah (56.3% WR)
  • Swain (55.0% WR)

Pro Tips:

  1. Leverage your early game strength to invade and control enemy jungle
  2. Only engage in team fights when your Ultimate (R) is available
  3. Focus on frequent ganking - it's your strongest asset
  4. Consider alternative builds with Hail of Blades for higher burst damage

Alternative Build (54.0% WR):

  • Keystone: Hail of Blades
  • Primary: Sudden Impact, Eyeball Collection, Relentless Hunter
  • Secondary: Legend: Alacrity, Triumph
  • Same core items as standard build

Adjust your build based on enemy composition and game state, prioritizing defensive items against burst-heavy teams or offensive items when ahead.

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