Vi vs Xin Zhao JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vi vs Xin Zhao

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Vi's high early pressure and efficient clear let her contest river control and force early fights before Xin Zhao's level 3 spike.
Prioritize lanes with flash-down targets to maximize Vi's (Q) gank threat and use (R) for reliable picks around objectives.
Manage fights carefully when Xin Zhao hits level 3 and 6, as his dueling and zone control spike significantly.

Jungle Plan

Path to prioritize early Scuttle crab and lanes where (Q) ganks can force Xin Zhao's flash or pull him off camps.
Use high clear speed to maintain tempo and counter-invade when Xin Zhao commits to full clears or overextends.
Set vision and pressure around dragon and Rift Herald to leverage Vi's objective control and lockdown for picks.

Danger windows

Xin Zhao's level 3 with (E) and (Q) up creates a high-risk window for early river fights; avoid solo contests without lane priority.
Isolated skirmishes near objectives when Xin Zhao has (R) ready can turn against Vi due to his zone control.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights before Vi's key cooldowns are available increase vulnerability to counter-invades.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear to maintain health and enable early river presence for Scuttle control.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Xin Zhao's strong level 3 dueling.
Avoid extended early fights without lane support, especially before Vi secures (R) for lockdown.

Power spikes

Level 3: Vi gains full kit and strong dueling potential; use this to contest river and punish Xin Zhao's early invades.
Level 6: (R) lockdown enables guaranteed picks; use this to isolate Xin Zhao or secure objectives.
First fighter item spike increases Vi's damage and dueling power; time fights around this to extend lead.

Win conditions

Convert early ganks with (Q) and (R) lockdown into dragon and Rift Herald control to snowball map pressure.
Use superior clear speed and counter-jungle when Xin Zhao overcommits or lacks lane support.
Track Xin Zhao's flash cooldowns to repeat ganks and deny his ability to contest objectives or secure picks.