Xin Zhao Jungle struggles against Nocturne (48.9% win rate) based on 1591 games. This matchup can be tricky for Xin Zhao players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Xin Zhao Jungle vs Nocturne Jungle in patch 15.18 (25.18), 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 (12.9% pick rate, 1st most popular out of 60 Jungle champions) versus Nocturne (4.6%, 12th place). These two jungle titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Identical tiers, different outcomes: Despite matching A-tier ratings, Xin Zhao struggles with only 48.9% win rate. Nocturne's mechanics prove more effective in this particular confrontation. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (54.2% win rate) plus optimal itemization Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Sterak's Gage, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.9% to 64.3% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Xin Zhao's superior farming (6.04 vs 5.84/min, 30th among Jungle) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.20 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Xin Zhao outputs more damage (674 vs 575/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Nocturne: leads in both matchup win rate (51.1%) and KDA (2.70 vs 2.40, 23rd vs 45th place). Xin Zhao players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Tier | A |
| 48.9% | Matchup Winrate | 51.1% |
| 50.27% | Role Winrate | 50.63% |
| #31 | Winrate Rank | #26 |
| 12.9% | Pickrate | 4.6% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 2.7 |
| 432 | Gold per Minute | 412 |
| 6.04 | CS/Min | 5.84 |
| 0.19 | Wards per Minute | 0.21 |
| 674 | Damage per Minute | 575 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Xin Zhao versus Nocturne 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.
Except for rare builds, Xin Zhao deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Nocturne deals mainly physical damage (83.65%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Xin Zhao is higher farming statistics (ranked 30th among role champions) (versus 41st for Nocturne), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.7 versus 2.4) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Xin Zhao player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Nocturne 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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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
