Xin Zhao

Xin Zhao is a melee fighter with a low difficulty rating, built around locking onto one target and inviting the enemy team to punish him for it. He scores 8 for attack and 6 for defense, which makes him better suited to aggressive skirmishes than to holding the front line, and he is most often played in the top lane.

Kit designed around the all-in

Every part of the engagement flows in a clear, rewarding sequence. Audacious Charge gap-closes onto an enemy, granting attack speed and slowing units within the landing area. Wind Becomes Lightning comes next with a slash and spear thrust that slows foes and tags them as Challenged, extending the reach of his following charge and affecting how his ultimate works. Three Talon Strike then strengthens his next three attacks, and the third one launches the target into the air, giving him a dependable, on-call disruption that cuts off channels and creates room for follow-up damage.

Determination, his passive, restores some of his health and adds bonus damage to every third attack, so Xin Zhao stays surprisingly durable through long exchanges. Crescent Guard is what makes diving practical: it deals damage to nearby enemies scaled to their current health, pushes back everyone except his Challenged target, and makes him immune to damage from champions outside the ring. Played carefully, it transforms a dive into a one-on-one fight on his own terms.

Xin Zhao suits players who enjoy choosing a target, eliminating it, and living through the fallout. The kit also shows his main drawback: every ability needs melee range, so if enemies kite him or push him away before he reaches his mark, he has very little to offer.