Xin Zhao vs Gragas JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xin Zhao vs Gragas

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Xin Zhao's strong early dueling and river control let him contest Gragas's moderate early pressure and secure first Scuttle or invade windows.
Prioritize forcing fights and objective control before Gragas hits level 6 to maintain tempo and snowball advantages.

Jungle Plan

Path aggressively toward river and lanes with priority to contest Scuttle and force fights before Gragas reaches level 6.
Track Gragas's early gank attempts and counter-gank using (E) to access targets with (Q) knockup follow-up.
Prioritize early dragon and Rift Herald control using (R) to zone and isolate Gragas during objective fights.

Danger windows

Respect (E) stun and (R) displacement during early ganks or river skirmishes, especially when your (E) and (Q) are on cooldown.
Avoid isolated river fights without lane support, as Gragas can disengage or punish overextensions.
Beware forced smite fights where (R) can separate you from objectives or teammates.

Early game

Start pathing toward the first Scuttle crab to contest or secure it when nearby lanes have priority.
Use level 3 power spike to invade or counter-invade if Gragas attempts a greedy full clear.
Avoid extended fights if Gragas has lane collapse or multiple lanes can collapse on you.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks full kit, enabling strong river fights and punishing Gragas's slower clears; use this to force tempo.
Level 6 grants (R) zone control to isolate Gragas or protect objectives, making fights more favorable.
First fighter item spike increases dueling power to force fights and deny Gragas's scaling.

Win conditions

Use early dueling strength and level 3 pressure to secure first Scuttle and invade Gragas to deny farm and tempo.
Leverage (R) in objective fights to zone Gragas and secure dragons or Rift Herald with lane priority.
Convert jungle tempo into cross-map pressure by counter-ganking and forcing fights before Gragas reaches key item or level spikes.