Udyr vs Xin Zhao JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Udyr vs Xin Zhao

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Udyr's fast clears and high dueling power let him pressure Xin Zhao early by contesting river and camps aggressively.
Focus on leveraging Udyr's superior tempo and objective control to force fights before Xin Zhao hits key spikes.
Prioritize vision and lane priority to enable safe invades and counterjungling against Xin Zhao's strong early dueling.

Jungle Plan

Full clear quickly, then path aggressively toward contested river objectives when lanes can follow.
Fight for first Scuttle Crab only if your lanes have priority and can back you up to avoid Xin Zhao's level 3 all-in.
Use superior clear speed to counter-jungle Xin Zhao's camps after his early ganks or when he commits to river fights.

Danger windows

Xin Zhao's level 3 with (E) and (Q) ready creates a high-risk window for isolated river fights; avoid solo contests without lane priority.
Be cautious during low-health clears or forced smite fights where Xin Zhao can exploit his strong dueling to punish overextensions.
Respect Xin Zhao's ultimate zone control during objective setups; avoid committing carries inside his (R) circle without backup.

Early game

Start with a full clear to maximize Udyr's clear speed, then decide to contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid early fights if Xin Zhao has lane priority or if your lanes cannot collapse quickly to support river skirmishes.
Use Udyr's mobility and stun to punish Xin Zhao's slower camp rotations and to counter-invade when Xin Zhao commits to ganks.

Power spikes

Level 3 is a major spike for Xin Zhao; avoid direct river fights unless supported by your lanes or you have cooldown advantage.
Udyr's early empowered stances and (E) stun grant strong dueling power pre-6; use this to contest camps and objectives aggressively.
At level 6, use Udyr's (R) AoE damage and stun to isolate Xin Zhao or protect objectives, countering his zone control (R).

Win conditions

Convert Udyr's elite clear speed and dueling into consistent counter-jungling to deny Xin Zhao farm and tempo.
Use superior river control and vision to secure early dragons and Rift Herald, forcing Xin Zhao into reactive plays.
Leverage Udyr's stun and AoE damage to isolate Xin Zhao in skirmishes and objective fights, preventing him from engaging effectively.