Xin Zhao vs Udyr JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xin Zhao vs Udyr

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Xin Zhao's superior early dueling and (E) gap close to contest river and first Scuttle aggressively.
Prioritize early fights and counter-ganks around level 3 to disrupt Udyr's faster clear tempo and limit his objective control.

Jungle Plan

Path to contest or invade Udyr's jungle camps early when lanes can assist or pressure entrances.
Fight for river control and first Scuttle when lanes can move first, using (E) and (Q) to stick and disrupt Udyr's tempo.
Use (R) to isolate Udyr during objective fights, especially Dragon and Herald, to deny his AoE follow-up and secure objectives.

Danger windows

Respect Udyr's early invade potential immediately after his fast full clear when he can surprise with high mobility.
Avoid isolated river fights when Udyr has (E) stun ready and nearby lanes lack priority to counter-gank.
Be cautious during forced smite fights if Xin Zhao's health or cooldowns are low, as Udyr's sustained damage can outlast.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear path toward the river to arrive at first Scuttle with health to fight.
Contest first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to leverage Xin Zhao's strong level 3 dueling.
Avoid extended fights if Udyr collapses with lane support; instead, reset tempo by taking safe camps or vision control.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Xin Zhao's full kit, enabling strong river fights and early invades; use this to force Udyr off camps.
Level 6 (R) provides zone control and survivability in objectives, allowing Xin Zhao to isolate Udyr and protect teammates.
First fighter item spike enhances dueling and objective control; use this power to contest camps and force fights before Udyr scales.

Win conditions

Convert early river control and successful counter-ganks into secured first Dragon and Rift Herald with (R) zone control.
Deny Udyr's fast clear tempo by invading or contesting camps post-level 3 to delay his scaling and objective pressure.
Use Xin Zhao's strong gank threat with (E) and (Q) to snowball lanes, creating lane priority that enables safe invades and objective setups.