Xin Zhao Wild Rift Tips — Expert Guide, Combos & Game Plan (Patch 7.2d)

Xin Zhao Wild Rift Expert Guide

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§ 07b — Advanced MechanicsXin Zhao: combos & tips Wild Rift

Standard gank combo

3 AA

5 AA

6 AA

7 AA

Dash to close the gap + slow, slow/damage with ability 2, auto-attacks to build up stacks for ability 1, knock-up on the third attack of ability 1

All-in combo

4 AA

6 AA

7 AA

9 AA

Dash, ultimate to knock back untargeted enemies + immunity to their damage, slow, full DPS

Isolated target combo

4 AA

6 AA

7 AA

8 AA

Ultimate to knock out the enemy frontlane and be left alone with the carry

Mechanical Tips

Three Talon Strike (1) knock-up: the first attack empowers the next three auto-attacks — the third knocks the target up — count the auto-attacks and use the third or second attack between auto-attacks so as not to lose the stacks whilst far away
Determination (passive): every 3 auto-attacks, Xin Zhao deals bonus damage and heals himself — when clearing the jungle, always finish the cycle of 3 auto-attacks on a camp for maximum healing; in combat, do not switch targets until you have completed a cycle
Crescent Guard (Ult) immunity: during the ult, Xin Zhao is immune to damage from enemies he has NOT hit with the ult — use this to isolate a carry by pushing back the enemy frontlane
Wind Becomes Lightning (2): two parts — the first slash slows, the second thrust deals damage in a line — use them together to maximise the slow and damage

Common Mistakes

Ultimate for engagement only: Using Crescent Guard purely as a ‘flashy move’ without taking advantage of the immunity and isolation wastes its potential — always aim to isolate an enemy carry
Three Talon Strike without completing all 3 stacks: completing only 2 auto-attacks from the first-tier sequence without the final knock-up drastically reduces burst damage — maintain pressure on the same target until the knock-up
Audacious Charge on a tank: Ability 3 is Xin Zhao’s only gap-closer — wasting it on the enemy tank instead of the carry leaves Xin Zhao exposed with no escape route

Notable Interactions

Crescent Guard knocks enemies out of a circular area around Xin Zhao — knocking them towards allies so that allies can follow up
Three Talon Strike’s knock-up is a hard CC — interrupts channels (Nunu’s ultimate, Katarina’s ultimate, Vladimir’s Pool)
With Blade of the Ruined King + Trinity Force, the passive heal from Determination becomes massive in prolonged fights

FAQ

How should I play Xin Zhao in Wild Rift?

Xin Zhao is generally played as Jungle. The first objective is to level 3 gank on controlled lanes; counter-gank if enemy forces. Its biggest edge comes from very strong early game and reliable ganks.

When is Xin Zhao strongest?

Xin Zhao takes over in mid game: dragon/herald: force the fight during your item spikes.

How do I punish Xin Zhao?

Xin Zhao can be punished when kitted by ranged and sensitive to vision. A practical answer listed here is: Invade early only with priority: otherwise, he wins river duels.

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