Trundle vs Xin Zhao JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Trundle vs Xin Zhao

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Trundle's superior dueling and sustain to contest early river fights and Scuttle when lanes can provide priority.
Prioritize invading or counter-invading Xin Zhao after tracking lane priority to exploit his reliance on level 3 power spike.
Leverage Trundle's objective control to pressure dragon and Rift Herald early, forcing Xin Zhao into reactive plays.

Jungle Plan

Use pillar (E) to trap Xin Zhao near objectives or narrow jungle exits during skirmishes.
Invade Xin Zhao's jungle when he commits to full clears without lane support, leveraging Trundle's strong dueling.
Prioritize early dragon and Rift Herald control by coordinating with lanes that can collapse first for counter-ganks and objective setups.

Danger windows

Xin Zhao is most dangerous at level 3 with (E) and (Q) available; avoid isolated river fights without lane support.
Be cautious contesting objectives when Xin Zhao's ultimate (R) is ready, as it zones out ranged follow-up and protects his team.
Low-health clears or fighting without (R) expose Trundle to Xin Zhao's strong early dueling and counter-ganks.

Early game

Start pathing toward the first river Scuttle crab or a lane with reliable pillar (E) gank setup.
Avoid full clears that delay early river presence; prioritize efficient three-camp clears to reach level 3 quickly.
Contest Scuttle aggressively when nearby lanes have priority to deny Xin Zhao's early dueling advantage.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) drastically improves dueling by stealing resistances and health; use it on Xin Zhao or his frontline before committing.
First completed dueling item enhances extended fights and tower pressure; force side-lane trades inside (W) to maximize this spike.
Xin Zhao's level 3 spike with full kit demands respect; contest river only when lanes can move first or avoid direct fights.

Win conditions

Convert early river control and Scuttle dominance into dragon and Rift Herald advantages to snowball lanes.
Use pillar (E) and (R) to isolate Xin Zhao or his frontline in skirmishes, denying his ability to stick or tank.
Exploit Trundle's superior dueling and objective control to force extended fights and split-push pressure on side lanes.