Xin Zhao & Veigar Synergy

Xin Zhao Jungle and Veigar Mid win 53.3% of 1,360 Low Elo games together, +1.3 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

Why this duo works

Veigar players recommend Xin Zhao as an AD/tank jungler who can cover Veigar's early game through counterganks and early skirmishes. During ganks, Veigar's cage constrains escape routes and can stun a target that crosses its edge, giving Xin time to approach and combo without spending Audacious Charge(E) just to reach them.

Playing the duo

Set up ganks with Event Horizon(E) first; if the target is caught at the cage edge, Xin can walk into range and keep Audacious Charge(E) for a target who needs the dash.

Event Horizon(E) stuns enemies that cross its edge; Veigar players note that a jungler can approach a caged target and combo without using a gap closer to get into range.

How to play as Xin Zhao

Look for early counterganks and 2v2 skirmishes with Veigar; Veigar mains recommend Xin specifically for covering his weak early phase.

Veigar mains specifically list Xin Zhao as an AD/tank jungler who can work on low economy and help carry the early game with counterganks and skirmishes.

Sources

These notes come from r/VeigarMains, checked against the champions' abilities.