Evelynn vs Xin Zhao JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Evelynn vs Xin Zhao

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Evelynn must survive Xin Zhao's early level 3 river fights and avoid forced duels before level 6.
Focus on clean first clears and avoid predictable low-health river paths to prevent Xin Zhao invades.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize full clear and avoid early river fights unless your lanes have priority to support.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can move first and collapse on Xin Zhao.
After level 6, use camouflage to cross-map gank pushed or isolated lanes and punish Xin Zhao's extended pathing.

Danger windows

Xin Zhao's level 3 with (E) and (Q) up is a high-risk invade and river fight window; avoid isolated duels then.
Be cautious during low-health clears or when forced into smite fights near Xin Zhao's strong early dueling range.
Avoid extended fights when (R) is active as it zones out ranged follow-up and increases his survivability in skirmishes.

Early game

Full clear quickly and safely to reach level 6 before engaging in river contests.
Avoid fighting Xin Zhao at first Scuttle unless nearby lanes can collapse first.
Prioritize vision control around river and scuttle to track Xin Zhao's pathing and avoid counter-invades.

Power spikes

Respect Xin Zhao's level 3 spike when he gains (E) and (Q) for strong early dueling and knockup control.
Use Evelynn's level 6 camouflage and (W) charm to create pick opportunities and avoid head-on fights.
After Xin Zhao hits level 6, use your stealth and flank angles to isolate him or his carries during objective fights.

Win conditions

Survive early invade pressure and reach level 6 to unlock stealth ganks and pick potential.
Use camouflage to flank pushed or isolated lanes and force Xin Zhao into defensive positions.
Control vision around dragon and Rift Herald to set up picks and deny Xin Zhao's early objective control.