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Xerath

Build for Bot
Mana SurgePArcanopulseQEye of DestructionWShocking OrbERite of the ArcaneR
Updated 14 minutes ago · Patch 26.19
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Tier
A
Win rate
55.7%
Win rate change
+5.7%
Pick rate
0.8%
Ban rate
5.1%
Games
212
High-elo games

Runes

50.0% (66)

Sorcery

Summon AeryArcane CometStormraider's SurgeDeathfire Touch
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm

Precision

Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Adaptive ForceAttack SpeedAbility Haste
Adaptive ForceMove SpeedHealth Scaling
HealthTenacity and Slow ResistHealth Scaling

Summoner spells

FlashTeleport
53.6% 140

Skill priority

ArcanopulseQEye of DestructionWShocking OrbE
54.5% 200

Start

Doran's RingHealth PotionHealth Potion55.7%
Doran's RingHealth Potion100.0%

Boots

Sorcerer's Shoes55.5%
Ionian Boots of Lucidity100.0%

Vision

Farsight Alteration0.5 control wards / game

First back usually around 3:31

Amplifying Tome57.1%13%
Lost Chapter42.1%9%

Build order

  1. Amplifying Tome
  2. Sapphire Crystal
  3. Lost Chapter
  4. Amplifying Tome
  5. Glowing Mote
  6. Boots
  7. Hextech Alternator
  8. Luden's Echo
  9. Sorcerer's Shoes
  10. Needlessly Large Rod
  11. Amplifying Tome
  12. Shadowflame
  13. Amplifying Tome
  14. Needlessly Large Rod
  15. Needlessly Large Rod
  16. Rabadon's Deathcap

Completed items

  1. Luden's Echo153.9%11:04
  2. Sorcerer's Shoes255.5%13:53
  3. Horizon Focus361.5%18:18
  4. Shadowflame456.4%19:46
  5. Rabadon's Deathcap555.2%25:37
When items get finished
051015202530
Luden's Echo
Sorcerer's Shoes
Horizon Focus
Shadowflame
Rabadon's Deathcap

Median finish time in minutes, from the games that built each item.

Situational

  • Void Staff59.1%
  • Stormsurge53.3%
  • Blackfire Torch54.6%
  • Zhonya's Hourglass78.6%
  • Rylai's Crystal Scepter50.0%

Skill path

ArcanopulseQEye of DestructionWShocking OrbEMost popular leveling order
Skill path
ArcanopulseQ14579
Eye of DestructionW28101213
Shocking OrbE314151718
Rite of the ArcaneR61116

Toughest matchups

These champions counter Xerath

Not enough games against specific opponents yet.

Best matchups

Xerath beats these champions

Win rate by game length

Xerath is strongest early: end it fast
< 25 min45 games25-30 min82 games30-35 min54 games35+ min31 games

Average gold vs the lane opponent at 15:00: -92 (174 games)

Damage breakdown

Physical2%Magic96%True1%

Similar champions

Playing as Xerath

  • It's easier to land Arcanopulse on an enemy when they're moving toward or away from you, rather than side to side.
  • Eye of Destruction will make landing Arcanopulse easier as the target will be slowed.
  • If you stun an enemy with Shocking Orb, follow up with a guaranteed center hit on Eye of Destruction.

Playing against Xerath

  • Xerath's range can be intimidating, but most champions who close distance with him can trade favorably.
  • Xerath takes a long time to engage Rite of the Arcane. Watch for his spellcast animation and start dodging.
  • Banshee's Veil will make it much harder for Xerath to land Shocking Orb on you.

Official tips from Riot