Xin Zhao Jungle has an advantage against Nocturne (52.2% win rate) based on 1591 games. The matchup leans toward Xin Zhao.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Xin Zhao Jungle vs Nocturne Jungle in patch 15.23 (25.23), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 64.3% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Xin Zhao (5.6% pick rate, 13th most popular out of 63 Jungle champions) versus Nocturne (3.8%, 20th place). These two jungle titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Even tiers, uneven results: Both champions sit at A-tier, but Xin Zhao claims a meaningful 52.2% vs 47.8% advantage. Xin Zhao's kit synergizes better in this specific head-to-head matchup. Optimize for consistency: Conqueror paired with Triumph (54.2% win rate, 1.2% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Eclipse > Sundered Sky > Sterak's Gage with Plated Steelcaps delivers 64.3% win rate against Nocturne.
Win through macro: Xin Zhao takes the matchup (52.19%) despite falling behind in CS (5.81 vs 6.03/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Complete superiority: Xin Zhao dominates both win rate (52.2%) and damage output (663 vs 661/min, 2nd among Jungle). The 2 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Intriguing anomaly: Xin Zhao wins the matchup (52.2%) despite a lower KDA (2.50 vs 2.70). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Tier | A |
| 52.2% | Matchup Winrate | 47.8% |
| 50.44% | Role Winrate | 50.19% |
| #23 | Winrate Rank | #30 |
| 5.6% | Pickrate | 3.8% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 2.7 |
| 408 | Gold per Minute | 428 |
| 5.81 | CS/Min | 6.03 |
| 0.20 | Wards per Minute | 0.22 |
| 663 | Damage per Minute | 661 |
The Xin Zhao versus Nocturne matchup in the jungle is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
Except for rare builds, Xin Zhao deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Nocturne deals mainly physical damage (84.55%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Nocturne, ranking 33rd (versus 44th for Xin Zhao) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.7 versus 2.5) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Xin Zhao player to maintain constant pressure on Nocturne, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…
+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you re…
Gain 5% Heal and Shield Power.Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% str…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
