Rammus vs Xin Zhao JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rammus vs Xin Zhao

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Rammus should leverage his high gank threat and taunt to punish Xin Zhao's early river aggression and contest key camps cautiously.
Focus on anti-AD scaling and avoid extended duels where Xin Zhao's early dueling power dominates.

Jungle Plan

Path to camps near lanes with priority to enable fast ganks using (Q) and (E) taunt to lock down Xin Zhao's targets.
Prioritize river control and Scuttle Crab only if your lanes can collapse first to avoid losing duels.
Use cross-map ganks to exploit Xin Zhao's lower clear speed and avoid direct fights before your armor scaling kicks in.

Danger windows

Xin Zhao's level 3 with (E) and (Q) ready creates high invade risk; avoid extended river fights without lane support.
Be cautious contesting objectives early if Xin Zhao's nearby lanes can move first and collapse.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights are dangerous; avoid overcommitting without vision and lane priority.

Early game

Start with a three or four camp clear targeting overextended lanes to set up early ganks before Xin Zhao hits level 3.
Avoid full clears without lane priority to reduce risk of Xin Zhao's level 3 invade and counterganks.
Contest first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to avoid Xin Zhao's strong early dueling.

Power spikes

At level 3, Xin Zhao's full kit allows strong river fights; Rammus should avoid isolated duels and focus on ganks.
Rammus's taunt and armor scaling become more impactful mid-game; use (E) taunt to lock Xin Zhao in teamfights.
Xin Zhao's level 6 (R) grants zone control; use your (R) knockup to isolate him or protect objectives.

Win conditions

Convert gank pressure and taunt lockdown into early objective control by securing dragons and Rift Herald with lane priority.
Deny Xin Zhao free farm and scaling by counter-jungling camps near lanes you can gank.
Use your high mobility and crowd control to force teamfights where your anti-AD scaling and engage can lock down Xin Zhao and his carries.