Cassiopeia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Cassiopeiavs Xerath

BMage
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Cassiopeia vs Xerath is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Cassiopeia wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Xerath based on 8 games. Xerath wins the early laning phase while Cassiopeia scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Cassiopeia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Cassiopeia vs Xerath matchup.

Cassiopeia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Cassiopeia performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Xerath - 50.0% win rateXerath(50.0%)
Cassiopeia - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Cassiopeia
50.0% WR
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Xerath vs Cassiopeia matchup - 50.0% win rate
Xerath
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Cassiopeia vs Xerath Matchup?

Cassiopeia wins the Cassiopeia vs Xerath matchup
Winner
Cassiopeia
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.2
CS / min
6.2
670
DMG / min
1,264
10,653
Gold / game
11,898
315
Heal / min
64
627
DMG Mitigated / min
299
1.2
CC / min
0.9
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Cassiopeia vs Xerath Matchup Summary

The Cassiopeia vs Xerath matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Cassiopeia wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Xerath's 50.0%, giving Cassiopeia a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xerath controls the early laning stage, but Cassiopeia outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xerath needs to press advantages before Cassiopeia reaches their power spikes, while Cassiopeia should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Cassiopeia leads by 579 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cassiopeia has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Xerath's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Cassiopeia vs Xerath Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Cassiopeia in League of Legends

Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Cassiopeia, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Xerath holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.2Cassiopeia
6.2Xerath
Cassiopeia and Xerath farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
670Cassiopeia
1,264Xerath
Xerath heavily out-damages Cassiopeia by 595 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Cassiopeia should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Xerath's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,653Cassiopeia
11,898Xerath
Xerath generates a commanding 1,245 more gold per game than Cassiopeia. This substantial economic advantage means Xerath consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Cassiopeia should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Cassiopeia
0.9Xerath
Both Cassiopeia and Xerath provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
942Cassiopeia
363Xerath
Cassiopeia vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 579 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cassiopeia can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Xerath is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Xerath, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Cassiopeia Build Against Xerath

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Xerath, providing the mobility and stats Cassiopeia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cassiopeia against Xerath are Rod of Ages, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Cassiopeia an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Xerath. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Cassiopeia vs Xerath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xerath
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Cassiopeia early game win rateCassiopeia33.3%
Xerath early game win rateXerath66.7%
Late Game
Cassiopeia
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Cassiopeia late game win rateCassiopeia60.0%
Xerath late game win rateXerath40.0%

Xerath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Cassiopeia. This lopsided early game means Xerath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Cassiopeia is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Xerath. Extended games heavily favor Cassiopeia, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Xerath must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Cassiopeia reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Cassiopeia survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Cassiopeia Runes Against Xerath

Precision rune tree - Cassiopeia primary runes vs XerathPrecision
Conqueror - best Cassiopeia rune vs XerathPresence of Mind - best Cassiopeia rune vs XerathLegend: Haste - best Cassiopeia rune vs XerathLast Stand - best Cassiopeia rune vs Xerath
Sorcery rune tree - Cassiopeia secondary runes vs XerathSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Cassiopeia rune vs XerathTranscendence - best Cassiopeia rune vs Xerath
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Cassiopeia maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Xerath.


Cassiopeia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. The table below shows Cassiopeia's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Cassiopeia build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Cassiopeia matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
40.54%376.770111,21235.3%45.0%
73.08%266.489211,87266.7%78.6%
47.37%196.77859,87666.7%14.3%
50.00%166.277611,82040.0%54.5%
81.25%166.790213,12485.7%77.8%
50.00%146.493014,221100.0%36.4%
35.71%146.785511,80622.2%60.0%
50.00%145.987612,81620.0%66.7%
30.77%136.580313,74133.3%30.0%
46.15%136.67449,90040.0%50.0%
46.15%136.268712,18975.0%33.3%
61.54%135.88009,47257.1%66.7%
58.33%127.288112,49933.3%66.7%
58.33%126.686111,17133.3%83.3%
50.00%127.688211,65871.4%20.0%
27.27%117.26329,69828.6%25.0%
40.00%106.464110,20260.0%20.0%
60.00%106.36539,46566.7%50.0%
33.33%96.81,11413,0380.0%42.9%
55.56%96.284611,12766.7%33.3%
66.67%96.888012,16766.7%66.7%
66.67%96.31,12714,36850.0%71.4%
50.00%86.267010,65333.3%60.0%
37.50%87.278810,15833.3%50.0%
50.00%85.671210,55966.7%40.0%
37.50%86.788511,60540.0%33.3%
25.00%85.377311,3690.0%33.3%
42.86%77.578110,70550.0%33.3%
83.33%66.91,07711,883100.0%50.0%
50.00%67.496412,15733.3%66.7%
66.67%67.11,10015,3690.0%66.7%
33.33%67.47589,00440.0%0.0%
66.67%66.584410,90475.0%50.0%
66.67%65.681611,28150.0%75.0%
83.33%66.764412,117100.0%75.0%
60.00%56.57529,95966.7%50.0%
100.00%57.078913,086100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.976010,76433.3%50.0%
40.00%56.595412,8600.0%100.0%
80.00%55.890413,292100.0%66.7%
40.00%55.556610,0730.0%66.7%
40.00%57.21,01411,92050.0%33.3%
100.00%26.89507,998100.0%0.0%

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Cassiopeia vs Xerath - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cassiopeia do against Xerath in League of Legends?

Cassiopeia wins the Cassiopeia vs Xerath matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Xerath's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Cassiopeia do against Xerath in the early game?

In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Cassiopeia with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Xerath players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Cassiopeia do against Xerath in the late game?

In the late game, Cassiopeia takes over the Cassiopeia vs Xerath matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Cassiopeia scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Cassiopeia vs Xerath matchup?

Cassiopeia wins the matchup against Xerath with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Cassiopeia is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Cassiopeia build against Xerath?

The best Cassiopeia build against Xerath includes Rod of Ages, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Cassiopeia runes against Xerath?

The best Cassiopeia runes against Xerath use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Cassiopeia vs Xerath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Cassiopeia counter Xerath?

Yes, Cassiopeia has a favorable matchup against Xerath with a 50.0% win rate. Cassiopeia slightly edges out Xerath in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Cassiopeia against Xerath?

When playing Cassiopeia against Xerath, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Xerath. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.