Fizz vs Xin Zhao JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Fizz vs Xin Zhao

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Leverage Fizz's burst and mobility to avoid extended fights and punish Xin Zhao's early dueling attempts.
Prioritize river vision control to limit Xin Zhao's strong level 3 invade and countergank potential.

Jungle Plan

Aggressively path toward river to contest first Scuttle when lanes can assist and deny Xin Zhao early tempo.
Track Xin Zhao's path to counter-gank his early pressure or invade attempts effectively.
Control vision around dragon and Rift Herald to force Xin Zhao into unfavorable fights or secure objectives safely.

Danger windows

Xin Zhao is most dangerous at level 3 with (E) and (Q) ready; avoid isolated river fights during this window.
Respect (R) zone control during objective setups as it can isolate you and deny ranged follow-up.
Avoid contesting objectives with low health or without lane priority and sufficient vision to prevent forced smite fights.

Early game

Opt for a clear path that enables a quick level 3 to contest or secure first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Prioritize early river movement over full clears to contest Xin Zhao's strong early dueling and invade attempts.
Avoid isolated skirmishes before level 3 when Xin Zhao has (E) and (Q) ready to engage.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Fizz's full burst and mobility combo; use it to punish Xin Zhao before he can fully engage.
Level 6 (R) grants kill pressure for picks and skirmishes; leverage ultimate availability to force fights or reset safely.
First completed AP assassin item boosts burst damage; increase map pressure and objective control after this item.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle tempo into securing first Scuttle and dragon control to deny Xin Zhao's strong early dueling.
Use level 6 burst and mobility to pick isolated targets, snowball leads, and pressure lanes for objective setups.
Maintain vision dominance in river and enemy jungle to enable safe counter-jungling and prevent Xin Zhao from forcing fights on his terms.