Xin Zhao vs Lee Sin JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xin Zhao vs Lee Sin

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Xin Zhao's superior early dueling and river control to contest scuttle and deny Lee Sin free farm early.
Prioritize aggressive river presence and counter-invades when nearby lanes have priority to exploit Lee Sin's reliance on mobility for pressure.

Jungle Plan

Take direct river fights when (E) can stick and follow up with (Q) knockup to maximize dueling potential.
Counter-invade aggressively when Lee Sin overextends or uses mobility cooldowns, leveraging Xin Zhao's sustained damage.
Focus on securing scuttle crabs and early dragons after successful fights to snowball advantage and deny Lee Sin resources.

Danger windows

Respect Lee Sin's level 3-4 invade window when he can use (Q) and (W) mobility to initiate.
Avoid isolated river fights without vision, as Lee Sin can capitalize on his high mobility and burst damage.
Be cautious during contested smite fights on dragon or Rift Herald, where Lee Sin's displacement (R) can disrupt positioning.

Early game

Clear camps efficiently to hit level 3 first and contest the first scuttle crab for vision and tempo.
Avoid fighting Lee Sin early if his key cooldowns are up; engage only when his gap closers are down.
Use river control to block Lee Sin's safe paths and force him into unfavorable fights or risky jungle paths.

Power spikes

Level 3 grants full kit access; use this to force river fights and invade when lanes can support.
Level 6 ultimate provides zone control in skirmishes; use (R) to isolate Lee Sin or protect objectives.
Completing core fighter items strengthens dueling and objective control; force fights post-item to capitalize on power spike.

Win conditions

Convert early river control and scuttle dominance into securing first dragon and Herald to deny Lee Sin scaling.
Use Xin Zhao's dueling strength to counterjungle safely and force Lee Sin into defensive farming.
Coordinate with lanes to set up ganks and teamfights where Xin Zhao's knockup and zone control can dictate engagements.