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How to Play XinzhaoJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Xinzhao Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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DeterminationPThree Talon StrikeQWind Becomes LightningWAudacious ChargeECrescent GuardR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchB#37of 62 Jungle champions
Win rate51.7%vs 51.8% role avg
Pick rate4.5%15th most picked Jungle
Ban rate1.1%

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Xinzhao Jungle Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (4.5% pick rate, 50.1% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.1% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
ConquerorKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Coup de Grace
InspirationSECONDARY
Magical Footwear
Cosmic Insight
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

Wind Becomes LightningWAudacious ChargeEThree Talon StrikeQMax W first
Three Talon Strike31415
Wind Becomes Lightning24579
Audacious Charge18101213
Crescent Guard611

Item build

4.5% pick
StartingGustwalker HatchlingHealth PotionGustwalker Hatchling + Health Potion
Core buildSundered SkySundered SkyBlack CleaverBlack CleaverDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalSundered SkySundered SkyBlack CleaverBlack CleaverDeath's DanceDeath's DanceTitanic HydraTitanic HydraGuardian AngelGuardian AngelDusk and DawnDusk and Dawn

Xinzhao Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Xinzhao holds a 51.7% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.14, right at the Jungle role average of 51.8%. That is the 37th highest win rate of 62 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 4.5% pick rate (15th most played in the role) and a 1.1% ban rate, Xinzhao rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Xinzhao Jungle slipped from A to B tier in Patch 26.14. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At B tier, Xinzhao works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Xinzhao Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are Graves (48.8% win rate for Xinzhao) and Nocturne (49.1% win rate for Xinzhao): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, JarvanIV (52.3%) and LeeSin (50.8%) are the matchups to look for, where Xinzhao wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Xinzhao good in Patch 26.14?

Xinzhao is B tier Jungle in Patch 26.14 with a 51.7% win rate, 4.5% pick rate, and 1.1% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Xinzhao Jungle after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Xinzhao Jungle?

The best Xinzhao Jungle build in Patch 26.14 uses Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver, Death's Dance with the Conqueror keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Xinzhao Jungle is B tier with 51.7% win rate this patch.

Who counters Xinzhao?

Champions that counter Xinzhao in Patch 26.14 include Graves (48.8% Xinzhao win rate), Nocturne (49.1% Xinzhao win rate), Vi (49.5% Xinzhao win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Xinzhao?

To climb with Xinzhao Jungle in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Traps & catches, Economy optimisation, and Forcing a fight. Traps & catches: Catching enemies off guard is one of the best ways to find easy kills. Economy optimisation: As a carry, you alwasy want to convert you spare time into gold.