Xin Zhao excels as an early-game jungler with strong ganking potential and dueling capabilities. In patch 14.23, he maintains a 50.7% win rate with optimized runes.

Best Runes for Xin Zhao Jungle:

Primary (Precision):

• Conqueror
• Triumph
• Legend: Alacrity
• Last Stand

Secondary (Inspiration):

• Magical Footwear
• Cosmic Insight

Strong Matchups:

• Shyvana (56.3% WR)
• Ambessa (54.7% WR)
• Lillia (54.0% WR)
• Zyra (53.9% WR)
• Diana (53.9% WR)

Weak Against:

• Gwen (45.4% WR)
• Evelynn (47.6% WR)
• Warwick (47.9% WR)
• Volibear (47.9% WR)
• Master Yi (48.1% WR)

Best Synergies:

• Cassiopeia (56.7% WR)
• Taliyah (56.3% WR)
• Swain (55.0% WR)
• Anivia (55.0% WR)
• Udyr (54.8% WR)

Key Tips:

1. Leverage early game strength to invade enemy jungle when safe
2. Only engage in team fights when Ultimate (R) is available
3. Focus on frequent ganking - it's your strongest asset
4. Use your early game advantage to secure objectives and help lanes snowball
5. Maintain vision control to enable safe invades and ganks

Master these elements to maximize your effectiveness with Xin Zhao in the jungle role.

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