Shen vs Xin Zhao

Shen
You
VS
Xin Zhao

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Scuttle Contest

  • You lose scuttle fights at level 3 due to Xin Zhao's superior early game damage and gap closing with E.
  • From level 6, you can only win 1v1s if you land W to block his auto attacks and have R available for the shield, but he still has advantage in extended fights.
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Predicted Jungle Path

  • Xin Zhao will likely start his buff opposite to yours, clear three camps, then look for scuttle or ganks around 3:15.
  • He typically follows a vertical jungle path early to maximize his strong early game presence.

Invade or Not

  • Avoid invading Xin Zhao early game as he wins most 1v1 encounters before level 6.
  • If you must invade, do it after level 6 when he's low from camps, targeting his krugs or gromp while your R is available for escape.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't try to match his early aggression or contest objectives without backup before level 6.
  • Your biggest mistake would be fighting him in river or his jungle early game where he can use terrain and his E-Q combo effectively.
Created on 04/27/2026
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