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Corki vs Xin Zhao

How to Beat Xin Zhao as Corki in LoLCorki is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Xin Zhao as Corki

based on 1,374 Corki vs Xin Zhao matchups
Win Rate
47.2 %
K/D/A
2.36
Pick Rate
3.4 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We calculate our counter stats from the millions of rated League of Legends matches that we evaluate each and every week. Our guide on how to beat Xin Zhao as Corki resulted from an evaluation of 1374 ranked games where both champions fought one another. This particular champion pairing is somewhat rare. Corki encounters Xin Zhao in only 3.4% of his rounds.

Corki vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Corki has done a dismal job of countering Xin Zhao. Typically, he wins a lowly 47.2% of the time the champions face off with each other in. In Corki vs Xin Zhao games, Corki’s team is 0.2% less likely to obtain first blood. This indicates that he most likely won't get first blood against Xin Zhao.

Best Corki vs Xin Zhao Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's BladeHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Glowing MoteTear of the Goddess

Core Corki Items

~22 Mins
MuramanaMalignanceSpear of Shojin

Optional Items

Infinity EdgeRapid FirecannonMaw of MalmortiusEclipse

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Corki to level upq
>
Second ability for Corki to level upe
>
Last skill for Corki to max outw

Runes

InspirationFirst StrikeMagical FootwearBiscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
ResolveBone PlatingOvergrowth
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
Corki's passive ability p
Corki's q ability q
Corki's w ability w
Corki's e ability e
Corki's ultimate ability r
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E
2
Q
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
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Q
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Guide to Countering Xin Zhao as Corki

Tips for Playing as Corki against Xin Zhao

Valkyrie can be used defensively as well, so try using it for a quick escape.

Phosphorus Bomb can be used to reveal enemy units that might be hiding in a nearby patch of brush.

Corki can continue to attack while using Gatling Gun. Maximizing Gatling Gun is key to mastering Corki.

Advice to Win Against Xin Zhao

Xin Zhao relies heavily on his Three Talon Strikes for damage and cooldown resets, so preventing him from finishing his combo will have a dramatic effect.

Xin Zhao is a powerful initiator with both his charge and ultimate dealing damage to all units around him. Try having your team stay spread out until he's used his ultimate.

Corki vs Xin Zhao Counter Stats

Corki Image
Win Rate
47.2 %
VS
Win Rate
52.8 %
Xin Zhao Image
6.7
< Kills >
6.6
5.8
< Deaths >
6.4
7
< Assists >
8
1.54
< Killing Sprees >
1.52
186
< Minions Killed >
42
0.09
< Dragons Killed >
1.49
0.41
< Inhibitors >
0.46
3,692
< Physical Damage >
17,146
21,564
< Magic Damage >
1,419
903
< True Damage >
960
26,160
< Damage Dealt >
19,525
21,466
< Damage Taken >
40,706
12,483
< Gold Earned >
11,829
1.92
< Towers >
1.57
0.04
< Baron Takedowns >
0.39
3,297
< Total Healing >
21,280
14,347
< Experience >
13,555
18
< Vision Score >
23
9
< Wards Placed >
6
207
< Time Dealing CC >
479

How to Counter Xin Zhao with Corki in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here highlight some influential Corki vs. Xin Zhao counter statistics that may help you understand the differences and similarities between these two champions. For instance, Corki’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Xin Zhao’s KDA ratio of NaN, showing that Corki may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Xin Zhao..

Corki often has a similar longest kill spree as his opponent does. On average, he receives less damage than Xin Zhao. This often reflects different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also show that the one champ has less mobility and thus is unable to flee from further damage when poked or engaged.

Differences between Corki and Xin Zhao

Damage Types Compared

Corki
Xin Zhao
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Corki
Xin Zhao

Who is Better, Corki or Xin Zhao?

Both LoL champs are great champions. Both have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Corki usually loses when playing against Xin Zhao, with a 47.2% win rate. Therefore, Corki makes a bad counter to Xin Zhao.

While Corki does have a lower winrate compared to Xin Zhao, when on opposite teams, Corki also has a much greater level of difficulty that makes him a more difficult champ to develop with. You should be very concerned when picking Corki into Xin Zhao.

Additionally, Corki has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Xin Zhao. This makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when fighting champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there is not one best champion overall in League of Legends, in Corki vs Xin Zhao matchups, Xin Zhao is the better champ with a lower win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during team fights.

Corki is a trash counter for Xin Zhao. You will do well by focussing your gameplay on maximizing your gold income and clearing objectives. If you do that, you should do very well as Corki against Xin Zhao.

Other Champion Matchups Against Corki

Corki Loses Against

SkarnerSkarner42.2% winrateDr. MundoDr. Mundo42.3% winrateLilliaLillia43.1% winrateFiddlesticksFiddlesticks43.6% winrate

Corki Wins Against

OlafOlaf54.8% winrateShyvanaShyvana54.6% winrateJarvan IVJarvan IV54.2% winrateYuumiYuumi53.6% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

KledKled+ 52.4% 464 GamesSejuaniSejuani+ 53.1% 377 GamesMaokaiMaokai+ 53.2% 1887 GamesTalonTalon+ 55.3% 358 Games

Additional Information for Corki Players

How We Calculated Our Corki vs Xin Zhao Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Xin Zhao as Corki, we analyzed 1,374 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Xin Zhao as Corki comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Corki to counter Xin Zhao during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to gather a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you listen to the build and stats presented above, you will grow your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Corki often accumulates much more CS as Xin Zhao. Champs who on average don't earn many minion kills typically don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as supports. These kinds of champions are capable of scaling properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically have to have many items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the values shown on this page to do well.

The most crucial items to prioritize in your Corki versus Xin Zhao build include Muramana, Malignance, and Spear of Shojin. When Corki used at least these three items in his build, he performed a lot better when facing Xin Zhao than with most other typical builds. In fact, Corki had an average win rate of 47.2% when countering Xin Zhao with this counter build.

To have the highest probability of crushing Xin Zhao as Corki, you should equip the First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight, Bone Plating, and Overgrowth runes from the Inspiration and Resolve rune sets. Out of all the rune builds we have analyed for Corki vs Xin Zhao face-offs, this combo of runes yielded the best win rate. Notably, these runes averaged a 47.2% winrate overall.

If you need to view Corki vs Xin Zhao tips and matchup stats and build suggestions for a a specific division rank, please select one from the selection menu displayed above. If viewing for the first time, the stats and guides shown are computed using every match played with both champions.