Fiddlesticks Jungle struggles against Xin Zhao (48.9% win rate) based on 556 games. This matchup can be tricky for Fiddlesticks players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Fiddlesticks Jungle vs Xin Zhao Jungle in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 55.5% in this matchup.
With 2.4% popularity, Fiddlesticks constantly encounters meta-dominant Xin Zhao (4.9%, 12th place out of 58 Jungle champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Fiddlesticks performance in the current patch. Surprising upset: Despite Fiddlesticks's higher tier rating, Xin Zhao wins 51.1% of encounters. This suggests Xin Zhao's kit specifically counters Fiddlesticks's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Dark Harvest + Cheap Shot combination (62.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Liandry's Torment, Malignance, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 48.9% to 55.5% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Fiddlesticks's superior farming (6.30 vs 5.70/min, 23rd among Jungle) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.60 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Fiddlesticks outputs more damage (714 vs 599/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Fiddlesticks maintains better KDA (2.70, 27th place vs 41st for Xin Zhao), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | B+ |
| 48.9% | Matchup Winrate | 51.1% |
| 51.50% | Role Winrate | 50.04% |
| #10 | Winrate Rank | #33 |
| 2.4% | Pickrate | 4.9% |
| 2.7 | Average KDA | 2.5 |
| 389 | Gold per Minute | 404 |
| 6.30 | CS/Min | 5.70 |
| 0.08 | Wards per Minute | 0.18 |
| 714 | Damage per Minute | 599 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Fiddlesticks versus Xin Zhao matchup in the jungle, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Fiddlesticks deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Xin Zhao deals mainly physical damage (87.35%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Fiddlesticks is higher farming statistics (ranked 23rd among role champions) (versus 43rd for Xin Zhao), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.5 versus 2.7) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Fiddlesticks player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Xin Zhao player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true d…
Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
