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Xerath

Build for Support
Mana SurgePArcanopulseQEye of DestructionWShocking OrbERite of the ArcaneR
Updated 5 hours ago · Patch 26.19
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Tier
B
Win rate
48.7%
Win rate change
-7.5%
Pick rate
2.2%
Ban rate
5.1%
Games
829
High-elo games

Runes

47.0% (349)

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

FlashHeal
49.1% 617

Skill priority

ArcanopulseQEye of DestructionWShocking OrbE
48.5% 746

Start

Amplifying TomeHealth PotionHealth Potion49.9%
Sapphire CrystalHealth PotionHealth Potion43.2%

Boots

Sorcerer's Shoes49.1%
Ionian Boots of Lucidity53.9%

Vision

Oracle Lens2.6 control wards / game

First back usually around 3:28

Amplifying Tome54.1%14%
Sapphire CrystalAmplifying Tome47.0%10%

Build order

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

Completed items

  1. Luden's Echo149.1%12:27
  2. Sorcerer's Shoes249.2%15:27
  3. Horizon Focus349.8%23:09
  4. Shadowflame449.6%24:03
  5. Stormsurge554.0%25:32
When items get finished
051015202530
Luden's Echo
Sorcerer's Shoes
Horizon Focus
Shadowflame
Stormsurge

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

Situational

  • Rabadon's Deathcap50.7%
  • Zhonya's Hourglass44.3%
  • Void Staff42.9%

Skill path

ArcanopulseQEye of DestructionWShocking OrbEMost popular leveling order
Skill path
ArcanopulseQ24579
Eye of DestructionW18101213
Shocking OrbE314151718
Rite of the ArcaneR61116

Toughest matchups

These champions counter Xerath

Best matchups

Xerath beats these champions

Win rate by game length

Xerath holds up at every stage
< 25 min142 games25-30 min220 games30-35 min245 games35+ min222 games

Average gold vs the lane opponent at 15:00: +322 (734 games)

Damage breakdown

Physical3%Magic95%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