Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 47Updated 9/11/2026, 9:14:49 PM
Confidence: Medium-5.3% vs 50%47 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Xin Zhao edge
Xin Zhao has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Xin Zhao edge
Vi needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Xin Zhao edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Xin Zhao edge
If Vi reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
Sample-basedHard
- Sample win rate for Vi is 44.7% in this matchup.
- Xin Zhao statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Vi into Xin Zhao — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Xin Zhao can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Vi page (Jungle): Conqueror Build · 41.4% WR · 140 games
Skill order: Q › W › E
Keystones (player meta)
Most common keystones when vi faces xin-zhao in lookup-discovered matches.
Conqueror3G66.7%
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 168Updated 9/11/2026, 8:38:13 PM