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| − | ==Lore== |
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| − | Whenever Jarvan III, the king of [[Demacia]], delivers one of his rallying speeches from the glinting marble balcony atop the Royal Palace, Xin Zhao is at his side. Coined the Seneschal of Demacia, Xin Zhao is the personal steward of the Lightshield Dynasty. His enigmatic, silent vigil has led to an abundance of conjecture concerning his “secret life” and origins. Whether it’s "[[Zaun]] double-agent" tendered at the dinner table or "indebted rune mage" mused in the editorials of the Demacian Constant, Xin Zhao betrays no hints to sate the curiosity of the masses…for good reason. |
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| − | Prior to the formation of [[the League]], [[Noxus]] was renowned for a spectacle called The Fleshing. It was a gladiatorial event with a cruel twist: as a fighter won matches, his number of opponents (generally prisoners of war) fought simultaneously would increase. This meant eventual death for every contender, but with unparalleled glory. Xin Zhao, known then as Viscero, was slated to face 300 soldiers, nearly six times the previous record. This was clearly meant to be his final match. Jarvan II, hearing of this unprecedented feat, infiltrated the arena to offer him an alternative: serve Demacia and punish those who ultimately sentenced him to death in exchange for his freedom. Xin Zhao accepted, astonished that a king would risk his own life on his behalf. Under the cover of a prearranged Demacian assault on Noxus, Jarvan liberated Xin Zhao and his 300 opponents. During their retreat, Xin Zhao took a poisoned dart meant for Jarvan. This act of loyalty, from a man who vowed no allegiance, earned Xin Zhao a spot at his side until the day the king died. Now in the service of his son, Jarvan III, Xin Zhao is stepping into a new ring – the [[Fields of Justice]] – to fight for his adopted country and to honor the legacy of the man who gave purpose to his life. |
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| + | Xin Zhao Render.png|Main |
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| + | Xin Zhao Training Render.png|Present |
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| + | Xin Zhao What Once Sailed Free.jpg|Prison |
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| − | ==Quotes== |
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| + | Xin Zhao Viscero Render.png|Reckoner |
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| − | ;Upon selection |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao Select|''"To the arena!"''}} |
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| − | ;Attacking |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.attack1|''"Fate has made its choice."''}} |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.attack2|''"Do not bore me."''}} |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.attack3|''"Press the assault!"''}} |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.attack4|''"Perish with honor."''}} |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.attack5|''"Their lives are forfeit."''}} |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.attack6|''"Here's a tip, and a spear behind it!"''}} |
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| − | ;Movement |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.move1|''"My king commands."''}} |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.move2|''"It shall be done!"''}} |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.move3|''"To triumph!"''}} |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.move4|''"The warrior's spirit is never broken."''}} |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.move5|''"A Demacian does not retreat."''}} |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.move6|''"Victory calls."''}} |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.move7|''"Always forward."''}} |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.move8|''"Sound the march!"''}} |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.move9|''"Only actions truly speak."''}} |
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| − | ;Taunt |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.taunt|''"I may be outnumbered, but not even the odds can stand against me!"''}} |
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| − | ;Joke |
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| − | {{ogg|XinZhao.joke|''"Find me an immovable object, and I'll put this question to rest!"''}} |
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| − | ==Development== |
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| − | *''Xin Zhao was designed by [[Geeves]]''. |
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| − | <gallery widths="200"> |
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| − | XinZhao OriginalSkin old.jpg|Original Splash Art |
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| − | XinZhao ImperialSkin old.jpg|Previous Imperial Xin Zhao |
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| + | |real_name = Xin Zhao |
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| + | |nickname = |
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| + | * Zen Jaw |
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| + | * <s>Viscero</s> |
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| + | |alias = |
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| + | * The Seneschal of Demacia |
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| + | * The Reckoner |
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| + | |species = [[Human]] |
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| + | |pronoun = He/Him |
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| + | |origin = {{age}} |
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| + | |status = Alive |
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| + | |originplace = [[Raikkon]], [[Ionia]] |
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| + | |residence = [[Demacia City]], [[Demacia]] |
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| + | |family = |
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| + | * {{cbi|Jarvan III|Jarvan Lightshield III}} {{dead}} <small>(Adoptive Brother)</small> |
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| + | * {{cbi|Jarvan IV|Jarvan Lightshield IV}} <small>(Adoptive Nephew)</small> |
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| + | |pet = |
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| + | |occupation = |
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| + | * The Lightshield Dynasty's Steward |
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| + | * <s>Gladiator</s> |
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| + | * <s>Cabin Boy</s> |
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| + | |region = |
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| + | * {{fi|Demacia}} |
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| + | * {{fi|Ionia}} |
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| + | * <s>{{fi|Noxus}}</s> |
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| + | |faction = |
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| + | * {{fi|Lightshield House}} |
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| + | * <s>{{fi|Reckoners}}</s> |
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| + | |related = Jarvan IV, Jarvan III, Tianna, Garen, Sona, Lux, Shyvana, Alistar |
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| + | {{cbi|Xin Zhao}} is a resolute warrior loyal to the royal family of {{fi|Demacia}}. Once condemned to the fighting pits of {{fi|Noxus}}, 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. |
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| − | Xin Zhao concept.jpg |
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| − | XinZhao concept2.jpg |
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| + | == Background == |
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| − | Xin Zhao was first shown by some players of the Community, which found his Sound-files and other elements of him in the data. He was at PCGamer.com on the 2nd July 2010<ref>[http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/07/02/dev-diary-xin-zhao-league-of-legends-newest-champion/ Dev Diary: Xin Zhao, League of Legends’ newest champion]</ref>, which also included a rough description of how a champion is created by Tom Cadwell. It was announced on the front page on July 7th, 2010.<ref>[http://www.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?t=158433 A New Champion Approaches: Xin Zhao, the Seneschal of Demacia] at the [[Official Web Page]]</ref> |
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| + | === Life as a {{fi|Reckoners|Reckoner}} === |
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| + | Xin Zhao was born in Ionia, raised on a fisherman's ship named Viscero. One day, they ended up crossing into the waters of {{fi|Noxus}}, where a Noxian ship captured them and took them to Noxus. Unfamiliar with this new land, Xin Zhao rose above the ranks with his expert spearmanship, so Noxus offered him a chance to live a better life. He reluctantly accepted and entered the arenas of the {{fi|Reckoners}} and took the name Viscero after his first home. |
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| + | Viscero was a famous warrior amongst the arena, with the crowd cheering for the carnage he inflicted while the other Reckoners grew to fear him. But eventually, {{cbi|Boram Darkwill}} made a decree to privately free Noxian mercenaries, prisoners or Reckoners (Xin Zhao included) to send them to fight for Noxus in other nations. Xin Zhao was transported to {{fi|Demacia}}, where he faced against many Demacian soldiers. Most of his fellow Reckoners ran away, but Xin Zhao refused to give up. When he was confronted by soldiers, he welcomed them to execute him, but he was instead spared and imprisoned. At his request, Xin Zhao was taken to meet their king, {{cbi|Jarvan III}}. |
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| + | === Meeting {{cbi|Jarvan III}} === |
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| − | [[File:Winged-hussar-promo-en.jpg||left|thumb|150px|Winged Hussar Xin Zhao Promo]] |
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| + | While his guard {{cbi|Tianna}} repeatedly threatened him, Jarvan III was more easygoing and listened to him. After their conversation, he offered Xin Zhao a bag of money to go back to his real home, but since Demacia had shown him the true meaning of the ideals he strove for, he wanted to join his guard (to Tianna's shock). He asked how Xin Zhao could prove he was capable, so he snatched a guard's spear and fought off the guards before pointing the spear at the king's throat. He apologized and prepared to get killed, but Jarvan III forgave him and accepted him into his ranks. Tianna was still distrustful of him, but Xin Zhao swore an oath to her that if something happened to Jarvan III, she would kill him by her own hand. Xin Zhao grew to become very close friends with Jarvan III (even being adopted into the Lightshield family), and taught Prince Jarvan IV to raise him into an honorable king. He believed that Demacia was where he truly belonged, serving them not for duty, but his own choice. |
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| − | ===Xin Zhao Wants You to Join the Winged Hussars!=== |
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| − | Summoners! |
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| + | === [[Great Mage Rebellion]] === |
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| − | The Seneschal of Demacia is here to let you know that the Winged Hussars are on the lookout for new recruits! The legendary Winged Hussars will be opening up their books to new members starting this Monday, the 26th of September, so don’t miss roll call! If you’re ready to don your set of historical-inspired armor, you’ll be pleased Winged Hussar Xin Zhao is on the march! |
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| + | One day, Jarvan III sent Xin Zhao on a mission of critical importance, so he left. By the time he got back, a [[Great Mage Rebellion|mage rebellion]] led by {{cbi|Sylas|Sylas of Dregbourne}} broke out and Jarvan III had been killed. Xin Zhao felt huge guilt for his mistake, believing it was his own fault Jarvan III died. Jarvan IV requested Xin Zhao for a training spar, where he vented all of his grief and anger towards Xin Zhao for leaving his father to die. When Jarvan IV broke down in tears for the loss of his father, Xin Zhao comforted him. Afterwards, Jarvan IV told Xin Zhao to burn the letter he was meant to deliver, as it was a request for Jarvan III to the leader of the {{fi|Mageseekers}} to be more accepting of mages, but since Jarvan IV grew to hate mages due to believing Sylas and his mages to have killed his father. Xin Zhao reluctantly followed the prince's request and burned the letter, accepting what was to come. |
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| + | With all of the civil unrest in Demacia, Xin Zhao was needed more than ever. With Jarvan IV forced to take the mantle as king, Xin Zhao swore his loyalty to him and promised to guide him for the days to come. |
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| − | The League of Legends wants you, summoner! Do you have what it takes to join the ranks of these elite knights?! |
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| − | == |
+ | == Appearance == |
| + | ''(TBA)'' |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.151]]:''' |
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| − | * {{ai|Crescent Sweep|Xin Zhao}}: |
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| − | ** Now properly procs spell vamp and other effects (e.g. Rylai's slow). |
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| + | == Personality == |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.148]]:''' |
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| + | ''(TBA)'' |
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| − | * {{ai|Three Talon Strike}}: |
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| − | ** Fixed: Bonus damage no longer applies to critical strikes. |
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| − | * {{ai|Audacious Charge|Xin Zhao}}: |
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| − | ** Fixed: Slow is now reduced by Tenacity. |
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| + | == Abilities == |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.144]]:''' |
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| + | ''(TBA)'' |
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| − | * General: |
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| − | ** Base Attack Damage reduced to 55.3 from 59. |
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| − | ** Attack Damage per level increased to 3.3 from 3. |
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| − | * {{ai|Audacious Charge|Xin Zhao}}: |
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| − | ** Damage reduced to 70/110/150/190/230 from 70/115/160/205/250. |
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| + | == Relations == |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.143]]:''' Rework |
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| + | === [[Lightshield House]] === |
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| − | * Stats: |
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| + | Xin Zhao was originally an [[Ionia]]n born [[Noxus|Noxian]] gladiator who pledged his service to Jarvan III, {{cbis|Jarvan IV}} father, 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. |
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| − | ** Base attack speed increased to 0.672 from 0.658. |
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| − | ** Attack speed per level increased to 2.7% from 2.5%. |
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| − | * {{ai|Challenge|Xin Zhao}} (Passive): |
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| − | ** Xin Zhao challenges his target with his basic attacks and Audacious Charge, reducing their armor by 15% for 3 seconds. Only one target can be challenged at a time. |
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| − | ** Now reduces his other ability cooldowns by 1 second with each strike. |
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| − | ** Attack damage ratio increased to 1.2 from 1.0. |
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| − | ** Cooldown reduced to 9/8/7/6/5 seconds from 10 at all ranks. |
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| − | * {{ai|Battle Cry|Xin Zhao}}: |
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| − | ** Passive: heals Xin Zhao for 26/32/38/44/50 {{ability scaling|(+0.7 per ability power)}} every third basic attack. |
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| − | ** Active no longer reduces other abilities' cooldowns. |
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| − | ** Cooldown reduced to 16/15/14/13/12 seconds from 24/22/20/18/16. |
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| − | ** Mana cost increased to 40 from 35. |
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| − | * {{ai|Audacious Charge|Xin Zhao}}: |
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| − | ** Now challenges the target. |
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| − | ** Damage increased to 70/115/160/205/250 {{ability scaling|(+0.6 per ability power)}} from 70/110/150/190/230 {{ability scaling|(+0.4 per ability power)}}. |
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| − | ** Slow increased to 25/30/35/40/45% from 20/25/30/35/40%. |
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| − | ** Slow duration increased to 2 seconds from 1.5. |
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| − | ** Range reduced to 600 from 650. |
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| − | ** Cooldown reduced to 13/12/11/10/9 seconds from 16/15/14/13/12. |
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| − | * {{ai|Crescent Sweep|Xin Zhao}}: |
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| − | ** Now knocks all unchallenged targets back. |
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| − | ** Now has a 1.0 bonus attack damage ratio. |
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| − | ** Cooldown increased to 100/90/80 seconds from 75 at all ranks. |
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| − | ** Armor and magic resist bonus adjusted to 15/20/25 per champion hit from 25{{plus}}7/10/13 per champion hit. |
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| − | ** Now has a new particle effect. |
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| + | === {{cbi|Tianna}} === |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.140]]:''' |
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| + | Xin Zhao took an oath to Tianna Crownguard that she may kill him should anything happen to king Jarvan III. |
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| − | * Fixed a bug where {{ai|Three Talon Strike|Xin Zhao}} did not take critical damage modifiers into account. |
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| + | {{More lore}} |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.131]]:''' |
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| + | == Trivia == |
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| − | * '''Xin Zhao's''' {{ai|Crescent Sweep|Xin Zhao}} Armor and Magic Resist increase per Champion hit on increased to 7/10/13 from 5/8/11 |
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| + | * {{cbi|Xin Zhao}} knew King Jarvan III and {{cbi|Jarvan IV}} for 20 years since the events of [[What Once Sailed Free]]. |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.125]]:''' |
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| − | * '''Xin Zhao's''' tooltips properly display numbers in their passive as they update. |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.124]]:''' |
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| − | * {{ai|Three Talon Strike|Xin Zhao}}: knock up duration slightly reduced. |
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| − | * {{ai|Audacious Charge|Xin Zhao}}: slow duration reduced to 1.5 seconds from 1.75. |
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| + | ==Change log== |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.120]]:''' |
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| + | {| class="article-table ruling-table" |
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| − | * {{ai|Crescent Sweep|Xin Zhao}}: |
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| + | ! colspan="2" | Character blurb |
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| − | ** Enemies' current health percentage to damage ratio reduced to 15% from 20%. |
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| − | ** Bonus armor and magic resistance per champion hit reduced to 5/8/11 from 7/10/13. |
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| + | | 20 Oct 2020 (During [[V10.20]]) |
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| + | | Added. |
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| + | |} |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.116]]:''' |
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| − | * Stats: |
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| − | ** Base attack damage increased to 56 from 49. |
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| − | ** Attack damage per level decreased to 3.1 from 3.3. |
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| − | * Fixed a bug where {{ai|Three Talon Strike|Xin Zhao}} could be activated while it was still active. |
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| − | * {{ai|Battle Cry|Xin Zhao}}: |
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| − | ** Passive attack speed increased to 20/25/30/35/40% from 15/20/25/30/35%. |
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| − | ** Passive attack speed is no longer removed while the ability is on cooldown. |
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| − | * {{ai|Crescent Sweep|Xin Zhao}}: |
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| − | ** Base armor and magic resistance bonus reduced to 25 at all ranks from 30/40/50. |
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| − | ** It gives 7/10/13 extra armor and magic resist for each champion hit. |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.115]]:''' |
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| + | {{Character roster}} |
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| − | * {{ai|Battle Cry|Xin Zhao}}: duration reduced to 5 seconds from 7. |
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| + | {{Character categories|Xin Zhao|playable=true|lol = true|tft = true|lor = }} |
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| − | * {{ai|Crescent Sweep|Xin Zhao}}: armor and magic resistance bonus duration reduced to 6 seconds from 8. |
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| − | * {{ai|Audacious Charge|Xin Zhao}}: cooldown changed to 16/15/14/13/12 from 18/16/14/12/10. |
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| + | [[cs:Xin Zhao/Příběh]] |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.109]]:''' |
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| + | [[fr:Xin Zhao/Historique]] |
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| − | * {{ai|Three Talon Strike|Xin Zhao}} cooldown changed to 10 from 12/11/10/9/8. |
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| + | [[pl:Xin Zhao/historia]] |
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| − | * {{ai|Crescent Sweep|Xin Zhao}} base damage reduced to 125/225/325 from 125/250/375. |
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| + | [[sk:Xin Zhao/Background]] |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.106]]:''' |
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| − | * {{ai|Audacious Charge|Xin Zhao}} no longer deals damage and slows if Xin Zhao's dash is interrupted by another movement effect. |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.105]]:''' |
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| − | * Fixed a bug where Xin Zhao was considered to be a ranged Champion for the purpose of items like {{ii|Frozen Mallet}}, etc. |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.100]]:''' |
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| − | * {{ai|Audacious Charge|Xin Zhao}} can no longer be cast while rooted. |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.97]]:''' |
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| − | * Stats: |
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| − | ** Base attack speed reduced to 0.658 from 0.679. |
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| − | ** Attack speed per level reduced to 2.6% from 2.8%. |
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| − | * {{ai|Audacious Charge|Xin Zhao}}: |
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| − | ** Slow reduced to 20/25/30/35/40% from 40% at all ranks. |
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| − | ** Slow duration reduced to 1.7 seconds from 2 seconds. |
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| − | ** Area of effect radius reduced to 225 units from 350 units. |
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| − | ** Fixed a bug where Xin Zhao could appear to slow down during his charge if he attempted to move too much. |
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| − | * {{ai|Crescent Sweep|Xin Zhao}}: |
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| − | ** Base damage reduced to 125/250/375 from 150/275/400. |
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| − | ** Percentage of current health damage reduced to 20% from 25% at all ranks. |
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| − | '''[[V1.0.0.96]]:''' Added. |
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| − | * {{ai|Three Talon Strike|Xin Zhao}}: Xin Zhao's next 3 standard attacks deal increased damage, with the third attack knocking a target into the air. |
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| − | * {{ai|Battle Cry|Xin Zhao}}: Xin Zhao passively increases his attack speed and can activate this ability to further increase attack speed and lower his cooldowns with each attack. |
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| − | * {{ai|Audacious Charge|Xin Zhao}}: Xin Zhao charges an enemy, dealing damage and slowing it and all other enemies in the area. Audacious Charge increases Xin Zhao's armor temporarily and lowers the cooldowns of all of his abilities. |
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| − | * {{ai|Crescent Sweep|Xin Zhao}} (Ultimate): Xin Zhao fiercely sweeps his spear around him, dealing damage to nearby enemies based on their current health. |
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| − | * {{ai|Tireless Warrior|Xin Zhao}} (Innate): Xin Zhao is healed for every 3 attacks that he lands. This amount increases every 2 levels. |
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Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao is a resolute warrior loyal to the royal family of 
Demacia. Once condemned to the fighting pits of 
Noxus, 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.
 | "Death is inevitable. One can only avoid defeat." — Xin Zhao |
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Background
Life as a Reckoner
Xin Zhao was born in Ionia, raised on a fisherman's ship named Viscero. One day, they ended up crossing into the waters of Noxus, where a Noxian ship captured them and took them to Noxus. Unfamiliar with this new land, Xin Zhao rose above the ranks with his expert spearmanship, so Noxus offered him a chance to live a better life. He reluctantly accepted and entered the arenas of the 
Reckoners and took the name Viscero after his first home.
Viscero was a famous warrior amongst the arena, with the crowd cheering for the carnage he inflicted while the other Reckoners grew to fear him. But eventually, 
Boram Darkwill made a decree to privately free Noxian mercenaries, prisoners or Reckoners (Xin Zhao included) to send them to fight for Noxus in other nations. Xin Zhao was transported to Demacia, where he faced against many Demacian soldiers. Most of his fellow Reckoners ran away, but Xin Zhao refused to give up. When he was confronted by soldiers, he welcomed them to execute him, but he was instead spared and imprisoned. At his request, Xin Zhao was taken to meet their king, 
Jarvan III.
Meeting Jarvan III
While his guard 
Tianna repeatedly threatened him, Jarvan III was more easygoing and listened to him. After their conversation, he offered Xin Zhao a bag of money to go back to his real home, but since Demacia had shown him the true meaning of the ideals he strove for, he wanted to join his guard (to Tianna's shock). He asked how Xin Zhao could prove he was capable, so he snatched a guard's spear and fought off the guards before pointing the spear at the king's throat. He apologized and prepared to get killed, but Jarvan III forgave him and accepted him into his ranks. Tianna was still distrustful of him, but Xin Zhao swore an oath to her that if something happened to Jarvan III, she would kill him by her own hand. Xin Zhao grew to become very close friends with Jarvan III (even being adopted into the Lightshield family), and taught Prince Jarvan IV to raise him into an honorable king. He believed that Demacia was where he truly belonged, serving them not for duty, but his own choice.
Great Mage Rebellion
One day, Jarvan III sent Xin Zhao on a mission of critical importance, so he left. By the time he got back, a mage rebellion led by 
Sylas of Dregbourne broke out and Jarvan III had been killed. Xin Zhao felt huge guilt for his mistake, believing it was his own fault Jarvan III died. Jarvan IV requested Xin Zhao for a training spar, where he vented all of his grief and anger towards Xin Zhao for leaving his father to die. When Jarvan IV broke down in tears for the loss of his father, Xin Zhao comforted him. Afterwards, Jarvan IV told Xin Zhao to burn the letter he was meant to deliver, as it was a request for Jarvan III to the leader of the 
Mageseekers to be more accepting of mages, but since Jarvan IV grew to hate mages due to believing Sylas and his mages to have killed his father. Xin Zhao reluctantly followed the prince's request and burned the letter, accepting what was to come.
With all of the civil unrest in Demacia, Xin Zhao was needed more than ever. With Jarvan IV forced to take the mantle as king, Xin Zhao swore his loyalty to him and promised to guide him for the days to come.
Appearance
(TBA)
Personality
(TBA)
Abilities
(TBA)
Relations
Lightshield House
Xin Zhao was originally an Ionian born Noxian gladiator who pledged his service to Jarvan III, 
Jarvan IV's father, 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.
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Biography
Starring Champion
Mentioned Champion
Alternate Universes
Trivia
- Xin Zhao knew King Jarvan III and Jarvan IV for 20 years since the events of What Once Sailed Free.
Change log
| Character blurb | |
|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2020 (During V10.20) | Added. |
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