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How to Play XinzhaoJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Xinzhao Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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DeterminationPThree Talon StrikeQWind Becomes LightningWAudacious ChargeECrescent GuardR
Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchB#23of 58 Jungle champions
Win rate51.8%vs 51.0% role avg
Pick rate4.0%16th most picked Jungle
Ban rate0.8%

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Xinzhao Jungle Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (4.4% pick rate, 50.2% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.2% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
ConquerorKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Coup de Grace
InspirationSECONDARY
Magical Footwear
Cosmic Insight
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

Wind Becomes LightningWAudacious ChargeEThree Talon StrikeQMax W first
Three Talon Strike31415
Wind Becomes Lightning24579
Audacious Charge18101213
Crescent Guard611

Item build

4.4% pick
StartingGustwalker HatchlingHealth PotionGustwalker Hatchling + Health Potion
Core buildTitanic HydraTitanic HydraBlack CleaverBlack CleaverDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalTitanic HydraTitanic HydraBlack CleaverBlack CleaverDeath's DanceDeath's DanceSundered SkySundered SkyGuardian AngelGuardian AngelMaw of MalmortiusMaw of Malmortius

Xinzhao Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Xinzhao holds a 51.8% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.21, 0.8 points above the Jungle role average of 51.0%. That is the 23rd highest win rate of 58 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 4.0% pick rate (16th most played in the role) and a 0.8% ban rate, Xinzhao rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Patch 26.21 was good to Xinzhao Jungle: the tier rating climbed from C to B after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At B tier, Xinzhao works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Xinzhao Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are MonkeyKing (41.3% win rate for Xinzhao) and Khazix (46.7% win rate for Xinzhao): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Graves (58.5%) and JarvanIV (57.6%) are the matchups to look for, where Xinzhao wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Frequently asked questions

Is Xinzhao good in Patch 26.21?

Xinzhao is B tier Jungle in Patch 26.21 with a 51.8% win rate, 4.0% pick rate, and 0.8% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Xinzhao Jungle after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Xinzhao Jungle?

The best Xinzhao Jungle build in Patch 26.21 uses Titanic Hydra, Black Cleaver, Death's Dance with the Conqueror keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Xinzhao Jungle is B tier with 51.8% win rate this patch.

Who counters Xinzhao?

Champions that counter Xinzhao in Patch 26.21 include MonkeyKing (41.3% Xinzhao win rate), Khazix (46.7% Xinzhao win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Xinzhao?

To climb with Xinzhao Jungle in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Traps & catches, Economy optimisation, and Forcing a fight. Traps & catches: Catching enemies off guard is one of the best ways to find easy kills. Economy optimisation: As a carry, you alwasy want to convert you spare time into gold.