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Blitzcrank with Xin Zhao

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How to Synergize Blitzcrank and Xin Zhao

based on 4,638 Blitzcrank with Xin Zhao pairs
Win Rate
51.3 %
K/D/A
2.63
Pick Rate
3.2 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

At MOBA Champion, we pull the results of from millions of League games directly from Riot Games each and every week. Blitzcrank has been on the same team as Xin Zhao in 4638 recently played, ranked games. By gathering so much accurate data directly from the publishers of LoL, we are completely sure that we can present to you robust, accurate builds to help Blitzcrank synergize with Xin Zhao. It is relatively rare for Blitzcrank to play alongside Xin Zhao on the same team. This pairing has only taken place in approximately 3.2% of matches with Blitzcrank.

Blitzcrank Xin Zhao Synergy Summary

Blitzcrank does a decent job of fighting on the same side as Xin Zhao. Usually, he wins an acceptable 51.3% of games the champions fight together on the same side. If you want to maximize your potential as Blitzcrank when playing alongside Xin Zhao by learning how to better synergize your tactics with him, then check out the full build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Blitzcrank vs Xin Zhao Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Health PotionWorld Atlas

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsBoots of Swiftness

Core Blitzcrank Items

~22 Mins
TrailblazerZeke's ConvergenceKnight's Vow

Optional Items

Force of NatureShurelya's BattlesongKaenic RookernStormsurge

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerdot summoner spell F

Skill Order

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

Runes

InspirationGlacial AugmentHextech FlashtraptionBiscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
ResolveBone PlatingUnflinching
Ability HasteArmorMagic Resist
Blitzcrank's passive ability p
Blitzcrank's q ability q
Blitzcrank's w ability w
Blitzcrank's e ability e
Blitzcrank's ultimate ability r
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Q
2
E
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
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Q
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Guide to Synergizing Blitzcrank and Xin Zhao

Tips for Playing as Blitzcrank with Xin Zhao

Using Blitzcrank's grab to pull an enemy into your tower range followed by a Power Fist will allow the tower to get several hits on them.

The 1-2-3 combo of Rocket Grab, Power Fist, and Static Field can devastate an individual opponent.

Advice to Understand How Xin Zhao Will Play

Try to position yourself so your ultimate's knockback is most effective.

Xin Zhao is a great initiator to combat. Lead the front to start a fight and use your ultimate to do the most damage possible.

Blitzcrank Xin Zhao Synergy Stats

Blitzcrank Image
Win Rate
51.3 %
VS
Win Rate
48.7 %
Xin Zhao Image
2.3
< Kills >
2.2
6
< Deaths >
6.1
13.5
< Assists >
13.5
0.43
< Killing Sprees >
0.41
29
< Minions Killed >
29
0.03
< Dragons Killed >
0.04
0.39
< Inhibitors >
0.4
2,706
< Physical Damage >
2,758
5,869
< Magic Damage >
5,893
941
< True Damage >
962
9,517
< Damage Dealt >
9,615
22,549
< Damage Taken >
22,973
8,456
< Gold Earned >
8,486
1.34
< Towers >
1.34
0.01
< Baron Takedowns >
0.01
2,264
< Total Healing >
2,319
10,308
< Experience >
10,470
57
< Vision Score >
56
25
< Wards Placed >
25
298
< Time Dealing CC >
312

How to Play with Xin Zhao as Blitzcrank in LoL

The Blitzcrank Xin Zhao synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Xin Zhao, compared to his overall stats. Significant differences are areas of focus that highlight how his gameplay changes when paired with this other champion.

Overall, Blitzcrank sees a large worsening in his KDA (ratio of kills and assists to deaths) when paired with Xin Zhao. His KDA worsened from NaN to NaN. This negative change shows that Xin Zhao helps Blitzcrank perform not as well in competitive League rounds. Yet, the small difference indicates that this performance change is not very impactful.

When Blitzcrank is an ally to Xin Zhao, he gets a little drop in his complete damage dealt. This may demonstrate that Xin Zhao does not provide cover for him to deal more damage or that his allyship also helps extend the game's duration. Similarly, when Blitzcrank is played together with Xin Zhao on the same side, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees compared to when he plays alone. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing with Xin Zhao.

Moreover, when Blitzcrank plays with Xin Zhao on the same side, he often receives a little less damage than when he plays alone. Receiving not as much damage may mean that Xin Zhao does a decent job of protecting Blitzcrank during team fights.

Synergies between Blitzcrank and Xin Zhao

Damage Types Compared

Blitzcrank
Xin Zhao
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Blitzcrank
Xin Zhao

Is Blitzcrank better when played alongside Xin Zhao?

There is no universally accepted best synergy for Blitzcrank that will always be his best teammate. Yet, Xin Zhao is a very typical teammate for Blitzcrank. By being on the same team as Blitzcrank, he drops their win rate by -0.3% to 51.3%. This demonstrates that there is not really a strong strategic relationship between Blitzcrank and Xin Zhao that results in them performing worse together than without each other.

Xin Zhao has a lower difficulty than Blitzcrank. That means Blitzcrank players don't need to be very careful when lining up Xin Zhao teammates to fight alongside, as they will require a relatively low level of skill to cooperate well with you.

Working together, Blitzcrank players will likely see an overall large increase in your team’s capacity to tank a lot of damage. Combined, these champs will be able to tank for the rest of their team.

Although, by bringing Blitzcrank and Xin Zhao together, you probably will not be giving your other allies a lot of magic damage. Make sure to include other champs on your team that neutralizes this relative gap in this pairing's abilities.

Regardless of your Xin Zhao ally's ability, you should focus on increasing your income, staying alive by avoiding foolish fights, and taking down objectives. If you heed this simple advice, you will do well, regardless.

Additional Information for Blitzcrank Players

How We Calculated Our Blitzcrank Xin Zhao Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Blitzcrank and Xin Zhao, we analyzed 4,638 ranked and recent League of Legends matches. We perform advanced data cleaning and statistical methods to guarantee that our team synergy stats are accurate and reliable. You can be confident that our recommended build to pair Blitzcrank with Xin Zhao comes from actual 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 your division's most relevant stats and build.

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Further Insights to Win with this Champion Pairing

To learn all of the intricacies of Blitzcrank to pair well with Xin Zhao during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends games, you should continue reading to learn some more lessons on this champion pairing. If you pay attention to the build and suggestions presented above, you will increase your win rate significantly.

The most crucial finished items to use in your Blitzcrank and Xin Zhao synergy build consist of Trailblazer, Zeke's Convergence, and Knight's Vow. When Blitzcrank used at least these three finished items in his build, he did a lot better when fighting alongside Xin Zhao than with many other commonly used builds. In fact, Blitzcrank had an average winrate of 51.3% when synergizing his build and playstyle to Xin Zhao with these items in his kit.

To have the highest likelihood of defeating your oponents, you should take the Glacial Augment, Hextech Flashtraption, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight, Bone Plating, and Unflinching runes from the Inspiration and Resolve rune sets. Out of all the rune combinations we have analyed for Blitzcrank and Xin Zhao pairings, this set of runes yielded the top win rate. In fact, these runes provided a 51.3% win rate overall.

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