Xin Zhao,the Seneschal of Demacia,Xin Zhao

Stats: health: Health640+106, resource: Mana274+55, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)8+0.7, resource regen: Mana regen. (per 5s)7.25+0.45, armor: Armor35+4.7, attack damage: Attack damage63+3, attack speed: Base AS0.645, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius65, selection radius: Selection radius108, release: 2010-07-13, changed: V13.17, role: Diver, position: TopJungleMiddle, rangetype: Melee, adaptivetype: Physical, cost: 1350|585

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Xin ZhaoMainPresentPrisonReckonerTitlesReal nameXin ZhaoNickname(s)Zen JawVisceroAlias(es)The Seneschal of DemaciaThe ReckonerCharacteristicsSpeciesHumanPronoun(s)He/HimTimelineBorn:946 AN - 956 ANWeapon(s)Three Talon SpearPersonal statusStatusAlivePlace of originRaikkon,IoniaCurrent residenceDemacia City,DemaciaFamilyJarvan Lightshield III†(Adoptive Brother)Jarvan Lightshield IV(Adoptive Nephew)Professional statusOccupation(s)The Lightshield Dynasty's StewardGladiatorCabin BoyRegion(s)DemaciaIoniaNoxusFaction(s)Lightshield HouseReckonersRelated character(s)Jarvan IVJarvan IIITiannaGarenSonaLuxShyvanaAlistar

Xin Zhao

• Main
• Present
• Prison
• Reckoner
Titles

Real name

Nickname(s)

• Zen Jaw
• Viscero
Alias(es)

• The Seneschal of Demacia
• The Reckoner
Characteristics

Species

Pronoun(s)

Timeline

• Born:946 AN - 956 AN
Weapon(s)

Personal status

Status

Place of origin

Current residence

Family

• Jarvan Lightshield III†(Adoptive Brother)
• Jarvan Lightshield IV(Adoptive Nephew)
Professional status

Occupation(s)

• The Lightshield Dynasty's Steward
• Gladiator
• Cabin Boy
Region(s)

• Demacia
• Ionia
• Noxus
Faction(s)

• Lightshield House
• Reckoners
Related character(s)

Xin Zhaois a resolute warrior loyal to the royal family ofDemacia. Once condemned to the fighting pits ofNoxus, he survived countless gladiatorial bouts. It was not until he faced the forces of King Jarvan III in battle that he decided to relinquish his past life, in favor of serving what he saw as a more honorable cause. Armed with his favored three-talon spear, Xin Zhao now fights for his adopted kingdom, audaciously challenging any foe, no matter the odds.



Contents

• 1Background
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations5.1Lightshield House5.2Tianna
• 6Read More6.1Biography6.2Starring Champion6.3Mentioned Champion6.4Alternate Universes
• 7Trivia
• 8Change log
• 9References
• 10See also
• 5.1Lightshield House
• 5.2Tianna
• 6.1Biography
• 6.2Starring Champion
• 6.3Mentioned Champion
• 6.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

(TBA)

Appearance[]

(TBA)

Personality[]

(TBA)

Abilities[]

(TBA)

Relations[]

Lightshield House[]

Xin Zhao was originally anIonianbornNoxiangladiator who pledged his service to Jarvan III,Jarvan IV'sfather, after he spared the lives of those who fought at Kalstead. He later became as close to the king and the young prince as a family member.

Tianna[]

Xin Zhao took an oath to Tianna Crownguard that she may kill him should anything happen to king Jarvan III.

Read More

Biography



Biography

The Seneschal of Demacia

ByMichael Luo

Starring:Xin Zhao

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Jarvan III,Jarvan IV,Sylas

Starring Champion



Short Story

Aftermath

ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

The first rays of dawn brushed the rooftops of the Great City, turning pale stone to gold. The air was still, and the only sounds filtering up to the high garden terraces on the east side of the citadel were the gentle chorus of morning birds and the hushed murmur of the waking city below.

Starring:Jarvan IV,Tianna,Xin Zhao

Mentioned:Eldred,Jarvan III



Short Story

What Once Sailed Free

ByMichael Luo

My father once said Noxus wasted its talent in those arenas. Now I see the truth in his words.

Starring:Jarvan III,Tianna,Xin Zhao

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Jarvan IV

Mentioned Champion



Video

Tellstones: King's Gambit (Video)

Can you play like a champion?

Starring:Cithria

Mentioned:Fiora,Garen,Jarvan IV,Lux,Quinn,Sona,Taric,Valor,Xin Zhao



Biography

The Exemplar of Demacia

ByRayla Heide

Starring:Jarvan IV

Mentioned:Garen,Jarvan III,Shyvana,Sion,Tianna,Xin Zhao

Alternate Universes



Video

Almost Home

Five unlikely friends band together to discover that home isn’t just a place—it’s a feeling.

Starring:Diana,Sett,Teemo,Tristana,Xin Zhao

Mentioned:Amumu,Sejuani,Sylas



Short Story

Ambition's Embrace

ByMichael Yichao

Bound by darkness.

Starring:Ashe,Kassadin,Lulu,Lux,Master Yi,Rakan,Thresh,Xayah,Xin Zhao

Mentioned:Jhin,Malphite,Mordekaiser,Xerath



Entries

Journal of Justice

ByInstitute of War

Formare veneficum est formare fatum.

Starring:Akali,Alistar,Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Blitzcrank,Brand,Cassiopeia,Cho'Gath,Corki,Darius,Dr. Mundo,Evelynn,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Gangplank,Garen,Gragas,Heimerdinger,Irelia,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jax,Karma,Karthus,Kassadin,Katarina,Kayle,Kennen,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Leona,Lissandra,Lux,Malzahar,Maokai,Master Yi,Mordekaiser,Morgana,Nasus,Nidalee,Nocturne,Nunu,Olaf,Pantheon,Poppy,Rammus,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Sejuani,Shaco,Shen,Singed,Sion,Sivir,Skarner,Sona,Soraka,Swain,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Tristana,Trundle,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Twitch,Udyr,Urgot,Veigar,Vladimir,Warwick,Willump,Wukong,Xin Zhao,Yorick,Zilean



Entries

Judgment

ByInstitute of War

The truest opponent lies within.

Starring:Boram Darkwill,Brand,Caitlyn,Cassiopeia,Galio,Graves,Irelia,Jarvan IV,Karma,LeBlanc,Lee Sin,Leona,Lux,Maokai,Miss Fortune,Nocturne,Orianna,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Skarner,Sona,Swain,Talon,Trundle,Urgot,Varus,Vayne,Vladimir,Wukong,Xerath,Xin Zhao,Yorick



Game

Tournament of Souls: Wild Rift Edition

ByKristina Atanasoski

Be careful what you wish for—and what youfightfor. Draven entered the Tournament of Souls to make a name for himself, but when the results don't live up to expectations, it's time for some quiet introspection. ...Aww, who are we kidding?! It's time to double down and carve through the competition! Join Draven on his winding path to glory in the League of Legends: Wild Rift's Soul Fighter Event!

Starring:Draven,Irelia,Nilah,Xin Zhao,Yasuo

Mentioned:Darius,Swain,Yone



Video

A Hero Awakens

What secrets lie beneath the shards?

Starring:Ezreal,Lissandra,Lux

Mentioned:Amumu,Diana,Kindred,Teemo,Xin Zhao



Comic

Punches and Plants: Series 2

ByRisu



Starring:Vi,Zyra

Mentioned:Aatrox,Ahri,Alistar,Amumu,Annie,Aurelion Sol,Azir,Bard,Blitzcrank,Caitlyn,Cho'Gath,Diana,Draven,Ekko,Ezreal,Fizz,Galio,Gnar,Graves,Heimerdinger,Jayce,Kha'Zix,Kog'Maw,Leona,Lucian,Lux,Malphite,Maokai,Miss Fortune,Nasus,Nautilus,Nidalee,Olaf,Orianna,Poppy,Quinn,Rakan,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Shaco,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Tristana,Trundle,Udyr,Valor,Vel'Koz,Viktor,Volibear,Warwick,Wukong,Xayah,Xin Zhao,Yasuo,Ziggs

Trivia[]

• Xin Zhaoknew King Jarvan III andJarvan IVfor 20 years since the events ofWhat Once Sailed Free.
Change log[]

References[]



See also[]

Passive ability — Name: Determination, Description: Innate: Xin Zhao's basic attacks and Wind Becomes Lightning strikes generate a stack of Determination , stacking up to 3 times. The third stack consumes them all to deal 15 / 30 / 45 / 60% (based on level) AD bonus physical damage and heal Xin Zhao for 3 / 3. 5 / 4% (based on level) maximum health (+ 65% AP) ., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'parries': 'Missing', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'The stack counter displays 1–3 rather than the usual 0–2, meaning that a count of 1 does not translate to having 1 stack.', "Wind Becomes Lightning'sgenerates one stack per strike that hits at least one enemy.", 'Stacks reset whenXin Zhaodies.', 'Stacks ofDeterminationwill be gained even if the attack isblocked.', "PENDING FOR TEST::Determination'sinteraction withparryingeffects (dodge,blind).", "Determinationdealsproc damage.Since it is a separate instance of damage when applied by basic attack or either ofWind Becomes Lightning'sstrikes, flat damage reduction that applies to both the main and bonus damage such asAmumu'sTantrum'spassive will reduce each, for twice the reduction.The bonus damage cannotcritically strike.", "Since it is a separate instance of damage when applied by basic attack or either ofWind Becomes Lightning'sstrikes, flat damage reduction that applies to both the main and bonus damage such asAmumu'sTantrum'spassive will reduce each, for twice the reduction.", 'The bonus damage cannotcritically strike.', 'When applied by a basic attack:The attack uses a unique animation.The bonus damage benefits fromlife steal.PENDING FOR TEST:Itapplies life stealspecifically.', 'The attack uses a unique animation.', 'The bonus damage benefits fromlife steal.PENDING FOR TEST:Itapplies life stealspecifically.', 'PENDING FOR TEST:Itapplies life stealspecifically.', "When applied by either ofWind Becomes Lightning'sstrikes:Triggers against the closest target struck by the strike (equals first target to receive spell effects).Does not benefit fromlife steal, including not healing fromWind Becomes Lightning's33% conversion for this bonus damage.Sinceproc damageis 'single target',Vampwill heal from 100% of the bonus damage.", 'Triggers against the closest target struck by the strike (equals first target to receive spell effects).', "Does not benefit fromlife steal, including not healing fromWind Becomes Lightning's33% conversion for this bonus damage.", "Sinceproc damageis 'single target',Vampwill heal from 100% of the bonus damage."]}

Q ability — Name: Three Talon Strike, Description: Active: Xin Zhao empowers his next three basic attacks on-attack to each have an uncancellable windup , deal bonus physical damage and reduce his other abilities' current cooldowns by 1 second. Each attack refreshes the duration. Bonus Physical Damage: 16 / 25 / 34 / 43 / 52 (+ 40% bonus AD) Total Bonus Physical Damage: 48 / 75 / 102 / 129 / 156 (+ 120% bonus AD) The third attack knocks up the target for 0. 75 seconds. Three Talon Strike's bonus damage is affected by critical strike modifiers. Three Talon Strike resets Xin Zhao's basic attack timer., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'spell_shield': 'See Notes', 'parries': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Spell shieldwill only block the third attack.', 'The enhanced attacks present input buffering during their wind-up animation (Xin Zhaocannot be issued any commands until after it ends).']}

W ability — Name: Wind Becomes Lightning, Description: Active: Xin Zhao slashes in an arc and, after the cast time, thrusts his spear in a line in the target direction. Each strike deals physical damage to enemies hit, modified to 50% − 100% (based on level) against minions . The thrust deals increased damage, further by 0% − 33. 3 % (based on critical strike chance) , and slows enemies hit by 50% for 1. 5 seconds. Enemy champions and monsters hit are also marked Challenged for 3 seconds, during which they are revealed . Slash Physical Damage: 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 (+ 30% AD) Thrust Physical Damage: 50 / 85 / 120 / 155 / 190 (+ 90% AD) (+ 65% AP) Total Physical Damage: 80 / 125 / 170 / 215 / 260 (+ 120% AD) (+ 65% AP) The durations of Three Talon Strike , Audacious Charge's bonus attack speed , and Crescent Guard are delayed relative to Wind Becomes Lightning's cast time after 0. 2 seconds of its activation. Wind Becomes Lightning's damage heals Xin Zhao for 33. 3 % of his life steal ., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'spell_shield': 'See Notes', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Spell shieldwill block only a single instance of damage - either the thrust or the slash.', 'The first strike will occur immediately and the second will occur after the cast time completes.', 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the start of the cast time.The first strike will occur from whereverXin Zhaois at the start of the cast time.', 'The first strike will occur from whereverXin Zhaois at the start of the cast time.', 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.The second strike will occur from whereverXin Zhaois at the end of the cast time.', 'The second strike will occur from whereverXin Zhaois at the end of the cast time.', "The first strike's hitbox includes a275 radius 160° cone in front ofXin Zhaoand an additional125 radius around him.", "The second strike's hitbox includes the same125 radius aroundXin Zhao, a missile with1000 range and80 total width, and a-60 radius area check upon the end of the missile.The 125 radius check does not hitchampion summoned units.(bug)", 'The 125 radius check does not hitchampion summoned units.(bug)', "BecauseWind Becomes Lightninguses an older type of 'healing based on life steal' and notapplies life steal,Spirit Visagewill amplify the life gain twice (+25% life steal and +25% healing), for a total of +56.25%."]}

E ability — Name: Audacious Charge, Description: Active: Xin Zhao dashes to the target enemy's location, dealing magic damage to enemies near them and slowing them by 30% for 0. 5 seconds. Audacious Charge's range is increased against Challenged targets. Magic Damage: 50 / 75 / 100 / 125 / 150 (+ 60% AP) Xin Zhao then gains bonus attack speed for 5 seconds. Bonus Attack Speed: 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60% Three Talon Strike and Crescent Guard can be cast during the dash., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputUnit/Location', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', "The primary target cannot dodgeAudacious Charge'seffects.The target will always emit the area of effect from their position.", 'The target will always emit the area of effect from their position.', 'If no unit is targeted directly,Audacious Chargewill search for possible targets in a 200 radius around the target location.']}

R ability — Name: Crescent Guard, Description: Passive - Challenge: The last enemy champion hit by Xin Zhao's basic attacks or Audacious Charge is marked Challenged for 3 seconds. Active: Xin Zhao sweeps his spear around him, dealing physical damage to nearby enemies, capped at 600 against monsters , and knocking back all non- Challenged targets hit up-to 700 units over 0. 75 seconds, as well as stunning them for the same duration. Physical Damage: 75 / 175 / 275 (+ 100% bonus AD) (+ 110% AP) (+ 15% of target's current health) For the next 4 seconds, Xin Zhao is invulnerable against enemy champions far away from him., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Tips & Tricks', 'Pets,traps,groundAoEs,DoTs, and delayed-damage abilities (e.g.Death Mark,Explosive Charge,Hemoplague) will not damageXin Zhaoif the enemy champion source is outside the circle when the damage applies.', 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.', 'Displacement immunitywill also resist the application of thestun.', 'Enemies will not be marked asChallengedifCrescent Guardhas not been learned. Learning the ability after an enemy would have been marked will still cause them to beknocked back.']}

Trivia:
Xin Zhao isvoicedbyRichard Epcar.
Xin Zhao was released whenSeason Onestarted.
Xin Zhao's dance referencesSeung Mi-na'sdancefromSoulcalibur II.A side-by-side comparison can be seenhere.
During development, he was calledXenZiouorXenZhao.
Xin Zhao is rendered, in Chinese localization, as赵信ZhàoXìn[ʈ͡ʂau̯˥˩ ɕin˥˩], coincidentally the name ofa Xiongnu generalwho temporarily defected toHan Chineseforces, though historical inspiration for Xin Zhao is evidently another Chinese general,Zhao Yun.信xìnmeans "to believe, to trust" < Old Chinese*sins<*winʔ(cf.Sino-Tibetanroot*yum[2]> 允yǔn[ɥyn˨˩˦] "to be proper, to consent"[3]).As a gladiator, Xin Zhao took the name of the fishing boatViscero< Latinviscus"entrails", where he once worked on.