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Xerath

Build for Mid
Mana SurgePArcanopulseQEye of DestructionWShocking OrbERite of the ArcaneR
Updated 6 hours ago · Patch 26.19
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Tier
S
Win rate
53.0%
Win rate change
-13.7%
Pick rate
3.8%
Ban rate
5.1%
Games
1,674
High-elo games

Runes

53.6% (713)

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
52.7% 1,144

Skill priority

ArcanopulseQEye of DestructionWShocking OrbE
53.7% 1,532

Start

Doran's RingHealth PotionHealth Potion52.9%
Dark SealRefillable Potion71.4%

Boots

Sorcerer's Shoes54.2%
Ionian Boots of Lucidity46.3%

Vision

Farsight Alteration0.7 control wards / game

First back usually around 3:35

Sapphire CrystalAmplifying Tome47.5%9%
Amplifying Tome57.5%8%

Build order

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

Completed items

  1. Luden's Echo152.7%10:59
  2. Sorcerer's Shoes254.0%13:45
  3. Shadowflame354.8%20:49
  4. Rabadon's Deathcap455.6%27:15
When items get finished
05101520253035
Luden's Echo
Sorcerer's Shoes
Shadowflame
Rabadon's Deathcap

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

Situational

  • Horizon Focus55.6%
  • Stormsurge55.0%
  • Void Staff54.2%
  • Zhonya's Hourglass52.7%
  • Malignance52.5%
  • Blackfire Torch65.2%

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

Best matchups

Xerath beats these champions

Win rate by game length

Xerath is strongest early: end it fast
< 25 min371 games25-30 min544 games30-35 min439 games35+ min320 games

Average gold vs the lane opponent at 15:00: -110 (1471 games)

Damage breakdown

Physical2%Magic96%True2%

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