Why is no one using Xin Zhao in the competition? ——Looking at the trend of popular heroes in League of Legends from the data
In the past 10 days, League of Legends players and event spectators have been discussing a hot topic: Why is Xin Zhao almost invisible on the field? As a once popular jungle hero, Xin Zhao's appearance rate in the professional arena has plummeted, and even "disappeared" in some competition areas. This article will explore the reasons behind this phenomenon through structured data analysis.
1. Xin Zhao’s performance data in the professional arena in the past 10 days

| Division | Number of appearances | Number of bans | winning rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPL | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| LCK | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| LEC | 0 | 0 | - |
| LCS | 0 | 0 | - |
It can be seen from the data that Xin Zhao's appearance rate in various major competition areas is extremely low, and he is even completely ignored in some competition areas. This was in stark contrast to his performance in the passerby innings.
2. Comparison of Xin Zhao’s data in the pub game and in the game
| Data indicators | professional game | High score for passers-by |
|---|---|---|
| Selection rate | 0.8% | 12.3% |
| winning rate | 33.3% | 51.7% |
| KDA | 2.1 | 3.4 |
This difference illustrates Xin Zhao's obvious "game incompatibility" problem in the current version.
3. Three major reasons why Xin Zhao was left out
1.Version rhythm changes: The current version favors team battles in the mid-to-late stage. Xin Zhao’s strong early game but weak late game makes it difficult to adapt to the rhythm of the game.
2.Hero mechanics flaws: Xin Zhao lacks movement skills and is easily kited and targeted under the high-level operation of professional players.
3.alternative hero rises: Jungler heroes such as Foyego and Lee Sin are superior in control and mobility, squeezing Xin Zhao's playing space.
4. Opinions of professional players and coaches
Several professional players and coaches discussed Xin Zhao’s issues in recent interviews:
"Xin Zhao's performance in training games was mediocre, and we couldn't find a reason to choose him." - Coach of an LPL team
"The current game focuses too much on teamwork, and it is difficult for Xin Zhao's solo style to work." - LCK jungler
5. Possible improvement directions for Xin Zhao
Although the current situation is embarrassing, Xin Zhao still has room for adjustment:
1. Strengthen mid-term teamfighting capabilities
2. Increase skill mobility
3. Adjust basic attribute curves
The designers may make adjustments to Xin Zhao in the next version, we'll see.
Conclusion
Xin Zhao's decline in the game was the result of a combination of factors. Judging from the data, he does need some adjustments to return to the professional game. However, this does not affect his performance in the pub game. Players who like Xin Zhao can still enjoy the fun brought by this hero.
As the version changes, perhaps we will be able to see Xin Zhao's heroic appearance in the professional arena in the near future. After all, the beauty of League of Legends is its constant change and evolution.
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