Diana vs Xin Zhao JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Diana vs Xin Zhao

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize efficient full clears to reach level 6 quickly and avoid early river fights where Xin Zhao's dueling power is highest.
Use your high clear speed and mobility to secure dragons and Rift Herald after level 6 when your teamfight impact with (R) is strong.
Manage river control carefully; avoid early contested Scuttle fights unless nearby lanes have priority to support you.

Jungle Plan

Clear camps efficiently toward your first reset, then path to contest objectives after level 6 when (R) can impact fights.
Fight for Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority and can assist to prevent Xin Zhao from turning the fight with his (E) gap close and (Q) knockup.
Track Xin Zhao's pathing to counter-gank his early river pressure and punish his extended fights when his cooldowns are down.

Danger windows

Respect Xin Zhao's level 3 when he has (E) and (Q) available for early river duels; avoid isolated fights then.
Beware of fights in river when nearby lanes can move first, as Xin Zhao can capitalize with his knockup and zone control (R).
Avoid low-health clears or forced smite fights where Xin Zhao's dueling and objective control can punish your reduced sustain.

Early game

Start with a full clear aiming for level 3 before contesting Scuttle to avoid Xin Zhao's strong early dueling.
Avoid invading or fighting Xin Zhao early unless you have lane priority or numerical advantage to counter his level 3 power spike.
Secure Scuttle only when your lanes can collapse first; otherwise, focus on safe farming and tempo resets.

Power spikes

At level 3, use your (Q)+(W)+(E) burst combo to punish Xin Zhao if he overextends without backup.
At level 6, leverage (R) to isolate Xin Zhao or force objective fights where your zone control outmatches his.
After your first completed AP skirmish item, increase pressure on objectives and force Xin Zhao into unfavorable trades before he scales further.

Win conditions

Convert your faster clear speed and level 6 ultimate into securing dragons and Rift Herald with team support.
Use your burst combo to punish Xin Zhao's overextensions and force him off camps to deny his scaling.
Track and counter-gank Xin Zhao's early river moves to maintain tempo and open opportunities for cross-map plays and objective control.