Xerath TFT Build
Shurima
Ascendant
5 CostBest Xerath build for TFT Set 16 with 75.7% top 4 rate. Top items: Adaptive Helm, Hextech Gunblade, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Xerath builds: Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Spear of Shojin (75.71% top four rate, +9.10% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Spear of Shojin (72.50% top four rate, +5.89% difference); Archangel's Staff, Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet (68.18% top four rate, +1.57% difference)
Xerath Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Xerath in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. B.F. Sword and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Xerath 's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Xerath ?
Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Xerath , appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, Morellonomicon, which are core items for maximizing Xerath 's effectiveness.
Tear of the Goddess is the 2nd priority component for Xerath , appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Adaptive Helm, Void Staff, Blue Buff, which are core items for maximizing Xerath 's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Xerath , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Void Staff, Nashor's Tooth, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Xerath 's effectiveness.
Xerath Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Xerath 's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Needlessly Large Rod or Tear of the Goddess to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Xerath 's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Xerath in Set 16
RecommendedXerath is a solid itemization choice in Set 16. With optimal items, Xerath achieves up to +9.1% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 66.6%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Xerath provides meaningful performance gains.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Xerath Itemization in Set 16
Xerath 's optimal items provide +9.1% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
Itemized Xerath achieves 3.45 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.
Itemized Xerath achieves 24.3% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 5-cost champion, Xerath has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Xerath Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Xerath itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Xerath has a base top four rate of 66.6%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Xerath item build achieves a 75.7% top four rate, representing a +9.1% difference from the base rate. 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Xerath achieves 68.1% top four rate (+1.5% vs base) with 3.45 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Xerath achieves a 24.3% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Xerath a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Xerath
- When Xerath fits naturally into your composition's traits
- When you have item components that build Xerath 's best items
- When Xerath is your primary late-game carry option
✗When NOT to Itemize Xerath
- When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
- When Xerath 's optimal items don't match your available components
Best Xerath Items in TFT Set 16
The best Xerath item is Adaptive Helm with a 76.15% win rate (+9.54% vs base), 15.98% first place rate, and 5.77% pick rate. The most popular is Spear of Shojin with a 14.60% pick rate and 68.61% win rate. Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 16.80%. The top three Xerath items are Adaptive Helm, Hextech Gunblade, and Rabadon's Deathcap.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 76.15% | +9.54% | 15.98% | 5.77% | 977 | ||
  | B | 74.53% | +7.92% | 15.25% | 2.80% | 475 | ||
| B | 71.89% | +5.28% | 14.49% | 5.46% | 925 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 70.78% | +4.17% | 16.36% | 5.21% | 883 | |
| 5 | | B | 70.41% | +3.80% | 14.55% | 7.68% | 1,301 | |
| 6 |  | B | 70.21% | +3.60% | 16.80% | 6.32% | 1,071 | |
| 7 | | A | 69.37% | +2.76% | 16.74% | 2.54% | 431 | |
| 8 | | B | 68.61% | +2.00% | 15.40% | 14.60% | 2,472 | |
| 9 |  | B | 68.45% | +1.84% | 14.62% | 13.33% | 2,257 | |
| 10 | | B | 66.84% | +0.23% | 13.95% | 2.21% | 374 | |
| 11 | | B | 60.73% | -5.88% | 13.89% | 13.29% | 2,251 | |
| 12 | | B | 60.59% | -6.02% | 13.03% | 3.01% | 510 |
Best Xerath Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Xerath artifact item is Wit's End with a 100.00% win rate (+33.39% vs base), 20.95% first place rate, and 0.09% pick rate. The most popular is Luden's Tempest with a 0.30% pick rate and 78.43% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Xerath artifact items are Wit's End, Zhonya's Paradox, and Gold Collector.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 100.00% | +33.39% | 20.95% | 0.09% | 16 | ||
| A | 92.86% | +26.25% | 20.56% | 0.08% | 14 | ||
| A | 90.00% | +23.39% | 22.69% | 0.06% | 10 | ||
| 4 | A | 88.46% | +21.85% | 18.73% | 0.15% | 26 | |
| 5 | A | 84.62% | +18.01% | 18.20% | 0.08% | 13 | |
| 6 | A | 82.35% | +15.74% | 20.15% | 0.10% | 17 | |
| 7 | A | 78.43% | +11.82% | 18.58% | 0.30% | 51 | |
| 8 | A | 78.26% | +11.65% | 19.53% | 0.14% | 23 | |
| 9 | A | 75.00% | +8.39% | 19.83% | 0.09% | 16 | |
| 10 | A | 72.73% | +6.12% | 18.71% | 0.06% | 11 | |
| 11 | A | 61.29% | -5.32% | 17.69% | 0.18% | 31 | |
| 12 | A | 54.55% | -12.06% | 18.91% | 0.06% | 11 |
Best Xerath Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Xerath radiant item is Radiant Hextech Gunblade with a 90.91% win rate (+24.30% vs base), 19.08% first place rate, and 0.06% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.24% pick rate and 60.00% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Xerath radiant items are Radiant Hextech Gunblade, Radiant Archangel's Staff, and Radiant Nashor's Tooth.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 90.91% | +24.30% | 19.08% | 0.06% | 11 | ||
| B | 85.71% | +19.10% | 16.30% | 0.12% | 21 | ||
| A | 83.33% | +16.72% | 23.18% | 0.11% | 18 | ||
| 4 | B | 81.82% | +15.21% | 14.04% | 0.06% | 11 | |
| 5 | A | 75.00% | +8.39% | 19.14% | 0.09% | 16 | |
| 6 | A | 69.23% | +2.62% | 19.00% | 0.08% | 13 | |
| 7 | B | 60.00% | -6.61% | 14.55% | 0.24% | 40 | |
| 8 | B | 60.00% | -6.61% | 17.19% | 0.06% | 10 | |
| 9 | B | 54.55% | -12.06% | 16.01% | 0.06% | 11 | |
| 10 | B | 50.00% | -16.61% | 15.61% | 0.12% | 20 |
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Xerath Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xerath 's best build in Set 16?
The best Xerath build in Set 16 is Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Spear of Shojin with a 75.71% top four rate, 34.29% first place rate, and 3.00 average placement. This build is picked 0.89% of the time.
What is the best item for Xerath ?
The best item for Xerath is Adaptive Helm with a 76.15% win rate. This item is picked 5.77% of the time and has won 744 matches across 977 games.
Which item is most popular on Xerath ?
Spear of Shojin is the most popular item on Xerath with a 14.60% pick rate. This item maintains a 68.61% win rate and has been used in 2,472 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Xerath ?
The top 3 items for Xerath are Adaptive Helm, Hextech Gunblade, and Rabadon's Deathcap with an average win rate of 74.19%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Xerath item builds have?
The Xerath item builds are based on 13,927 total matches. Adaptive Helm has the most wins with 744 victories.
Should I always build Adaptive Helm on Xerath ?
While Adaptive Helm has the highest win rate at 76.15%, the best Xerath build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Adaptive Helm, Hextech Gunblade, and Rabadon's Deathcap as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Xerath in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Xerath in Set 16 are Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Xerath 's highest win rate item builds. Needlessly Large Rod is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Xerath 's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Xerath in TFT?
When playing Xerath in TFT Set 16, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel as it builds into Xerath 's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Tear of the Goddess and Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Xerath 's optimal items.
Should I itemize Xerath in TFT Set 16?
Xerath is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 16. Xerath 's best item build achieves a +9.1% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 66.6%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Xerath a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Xerath is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Xerath achieves +9.1% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Xerath 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Xerath achieves an average top four rate of 68.1% in TFT Set 16, which is +1.5% compared to the base rate of 66.6%. The best Xerath item build reaches 75.7% top four rate with a 3.00 average placement.
What is the best Xerath emblem?
The best Xerath emblem is Demacia Emblem with a 100.00% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.12% of the time and has been used in 21 matches.
What is the top Xerath radiant item?
The top Xerath radiant item is Radiant Bloodthirster with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.
What is the best Xerath artifact?
The best Xerath artifact is Wit's End with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.09% of the time and has been used in 16 matches.