Xin Zhao vs Tryndamere JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xin Zhao vs Tryndamere

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Xin Zhao thrives on early river fights and objective control to leverage his strong dueling and zone control.
Prioritize contesting scuttle crab and early dragon to deny Tryndamere's side-lane scaling and splitpush potential.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize river control by contesting first Scuttle and invading when Tryndamere is full clearing or isolated.
Use (E) and (Q) to force direct fights before Tryndamere stacks Fury or reaches level 6.
Coordinate with lanes holding priority to secure Herald and dragon, denying Tryndamere scaling and splitpush pressure.

Danger windows

Avoid river fights when Tryndamere has high Fury and (E) available to chase or escape.
Respect Tryndamere's level 6 (R) window where he can survive lethal damage and force extended fights.
Be cautious of isolated jungle clears or low-health camps where Tryndamere can collapse with (E) and (R).

Early game

Start with a path that secures level 3 near the river to contest or invade for the first Scuttle when lanes can assist.
Avoid extended fights without lane priority or numbers advantage to prevent being kited or collapsed on.
Use early counter-ganks aggressively to punish Tryndamere's medium early agency and gank attempts.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Xin Zhao's full kit, enabling strong early duels to contest river and invade safely.
Level 6 (R) enhances objective control and skirmish zoning, allowing Xin Zhao to isolate Tryndamere in fights.
First fighter item spike increases dueling power to punish Tryndamere before his two-item side-lane spike.

Win conditions

Convert early river and Scuttle control into dragon and Herald objectives with lane priority.
Use Xin Zhao's strong dueling to counter-jungle and deny Tryndamere's scaling by forcing fights before his item spikes.
Leverage (R) zone control in teamfights to isolate Tryndamere and secure objectives, preventing his splitpush impact.