Xin Zhao

the Seneschal of Demacia

Fighter · Tank
Melee
Mana

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Xin Zhao is a resolute warrior loyal to the ruling Lightshield dynasty.

Once condemned to the fighting pits of Noxus, he survived countless gladiatorial bouts, but after being freed by Demacian forces, he swore his life and allegiance to these brave liberators. Armed with his favored three-talon spear, Xin Zhao now fights for his adopted kingdom, audaciously challenging any foe, no matter the odds. …

Official biography excerpt, © Riot Games. Read the full story on Universe

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The kit

Passive

Determination

Every third attack deals bonus damage and heals Xin Zhao.

Q · 7/6.5/6/5.5/5s cooldown

Three Talon Strike

Xin Zhao's next 3 standard attacks deal increased damage with the third attack knocking an opponent into the air.

W · 12/11/10/9/8s cooldown

Wind Becomes Lightning

Xin Zhao slashes in front of himself with his spear, then thrusts it forward, slowing affected enemies and marking them as Challenged.

E · 11s cooldown

Audacious Charge

Xin Zhao charges to an enemy, gaining increased Attack Speed and dealing damage to all enemies in the area, slowing them briefly. This Ability gains increased range against Challenged targets.

R · 120/110/100s cooldown

Crescent Guard

Xin Zhao passively challenges an enemy he damaged recently. When activated, Xin Zhao deals damage to nearby enemies based on their current Health and knocks non-challenged targets back, becoming impervious to damage dealt by champions outside of the circle created.

Ability text from Riot Games' Data Dragon, patch 16.19.1.

At level 1