XinZhao is a melee fighter usually played Jungle on Summoner's Rift. This guide covers XinZhao in ARAM: Dive aggressively with E to lock down squishies, using Q for knock-up and R for survivability, then peel for carries with W and R in teamfights.
XinZhao ARAM Abilities
Every third attack deals bonus damage and heals Xin Zhao.
Xin Zhao's next three attacks deal bonus damage, with the third knocking the target airborne.
Xin Zhao slashes then thrusts, slowing and Challenging enemies hit.
Xin Zhao charges to an enemy, gains attack speed, and briefly slows nearby enemies.
Xin Zhao knocks back non-challenged enemies and becomes immune to damage from champions outside the circle.
XinZhao ARAM Playstyle & Tips
Dive aggressively with E to lock down squishies, using Q for knock-up and R for survivability, then peel for carries with W and R in teamfights.
Tips
Use your E to gap-close and follow up with Q for knock-up in ARAM's tight lanes.
Build tanky bruiser items like Eclipse or Sunderer Sky to survive extended fights.
Save your R to peel for carries or disrupt enemy engages in narrow corridors.
Maximize passive healing by auto-attacking after each ability in skirmishes.
Coordinate with your team to dive backline with E+Q combo when enemies are grouped.
Combos
E -> Auto -> Q -> Auto -> W -> Auto
Flash -> E -> Q -> R to knock back and isolate a target
W -> E -> Q -> Auto -> R for burst and disengage
XinZhao ARAM Build Patch 16.13
Runes
Primary — Domination
Hail of Blades
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Treasure HunterSecondary — Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Cosmic InsightSummoners
Skill Order
Max your skills in this order
Starter Items
- 1.
Dagger - 2. Dagger
- 3.
Aether Wisp
Core Items
- 1.
Statikk Shiv - 2.
Dusk and Dawn - 3.
Mercury's Treads
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- your team has multiple healers or enchanters
- enemy has heavy magic damage and poke
- you have self-healing in your kit
Avoid when:
- enemy team is mostly physical damage
- you need more damage or armor instead
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- your team has multiple healers or enchanters
- enemy has heavy magic damage and poke
- you have self-healing in your kit
Avoid when:
- enemy team is mostly physical damage
- you need more damage or armor instead
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy has multiple AD threats
- you need survivability in extended fights
- your champion deals physical damage
Avoid when:
- enemy team is mostly AP
- you prefer burst over sustained damage
Options
XinZhao ARAM FAQ
What is the best build for XinZhao in ARAM?
In ARAM, XinZhao typically builds core items like Statikk Shiv, Dusk and Dawn, Mercury's Treads and Hail of Blades runes (Domination primary, Inspiration secondary).
What runes should I use for XinZhao in ARAM?
Take Hail of Blades in the Domination tree as your keystone, with Inspiration as your secondary tree for XinZhao in ARAM.
How do you play XinZhao in ARAM?
Dive aggressively with E to lock down squishies, using Q for knock-up and R for survivability, then peel for carries with W and R in teamfights.
What is XinZhao's best combo in ARAM?
E -> Auto -> Q -> Auto -> W -> Auto
