Viego vs Xin Zhao JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Viego vs Xin Zhao

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Viego should focus on skirmishes where he can use (W) to start fights and reset with (R) to snowball takedowns into objectives.
Avoid isolated early fights against Xin Zhao before item power spikes and rely on lane support for river control.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing through camps near lanes with priority to enable skirmishes where (W) can initiate and reset chains.
Fight for first Scuttle only if lanes can move first to support and secure the objective.
Use vision and lane priority to contest dragon and Rift Herald, forcing Xin Zhao into unfavorable fights rather than direct smite contests.

Danger windows

Xin Zhao is most dangerous early around level 3 with full kit and when nearby lanes can collapse first; avoid isolated river fights then.
Be cautious in low-health clears or forced smite fights where Xin Zhao can capitalize on resets.
Objective setups without lane vision or priority can lead to Xin Zhao zoning with (R); maintain vision and lane control to mitigate this.

Early game

Take a stable first clear to reach river in time for Scuttle fights, prioritizing lanes that can assist in securing early takedowns.
Avoid early invades unless nearby lanes have priority to collapse and secure kills.
Shadow lanes with strong CC for counter-ganks rather than committing to 1v1s against Xin Zhao early.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), enabling executes and repositioning to chain resets; look for skirmishes where a low target can start a cleanup.
First fighter item increases sustained dueling and reset potential; fight around lanes with priority to convert kills into objectives.
Respect Xin Zhao's level 3 power spike when he can engage with (E) and (Q) knockup, avoiding extended 1v1s without lane support.

Win conditions

Convert skirmishes where (W) stuns and (R) resets into objective control around dragon and Rift Herald.
Use lane priority to set up counter-ganks and invade Xin Zhao's jungle when he commits to river fights.
Deny Xin Zhao scaling by forcing fights before his item spikes and snowball through resets into teamfight carry potential.