Fizz - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Fizzvs Xerath

SAssassinFighter
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Fizz vs Xerath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Fizz wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Xerath based on 76 games. Fizz holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Fizz build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Fizz vs Xerath matchup.

Fizz Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Fizz 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.

Compare against an opponent
Xerath - 52.6% win rateXerath(52.6%)
Fizz - 52.6% win rate in this matchup
Fizz
52.6% WR
VS
Xerath vs Fizz matchup - 47.4% win rate
Xerath
47.4% WR

Who Wins the Fizz vs Xerath Matchup?

Fizz wins the Fizz vs Xerath matchup
Winner
Fizz
Matches: 76
52.6%
Win Rate
47.4%
5.9
CS / min
6.1
804
DMG / min
871
12,562
Gold / game
11,628
131
Heal / min
54
467
DMG Mitigated / min
287
0.4
CC / min
0.8
56.3%
Early Game WR
43.8%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Fizz vs Xerath Matchup Summary

The Fizz vs Xerath matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 76 recent matches analyzed, Fizz wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Xerath's 47.4%, giving Fizz a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Fizz dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Xerath players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Xerath leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fizz 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.

Fizz vs Xerath Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Fizz in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.9Fizz
6.1Xerath
Fizz and Xerath farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
804Fizz
871Xerath
Xerath deals 67 more champion damage per minute than Fizz. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Fizz choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Xerath's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,562Fizz
11,628Xerath
Fizz generates a commanding 935 more gold per game than Xerath. This substantial economic advantage means Fizz consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Xerath should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Fizz
0.8Xerath
Xerath provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Fizz, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Xerath coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
598Fizz
341Xerath
Fizz vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 257 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Fizz 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 Fizz Build Against Xerath

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Xerath, providing the mobility and stats Fizz needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Fizz against Xerath are Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Fizz an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 71.4% win rate across 7 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 Fizz vs Xerath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Fizz
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Fizz early game win rateFizz56.3%
Xerath early game win rateXerath43.8%
Late Game
Fizz
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Fizz late game win rateFizz50.0%
Xerath late game win rateXerath50.0%

Fizz dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 percentage point lead over Xerath. This lopsided early game means Fizz can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Fizz at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Xerath. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Fizz holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Xerath players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Fizz Runes Against Xerath

Domination rune tree - Fizz primary runes vs XerathDomination
Electrocute - best Fizz rune vs XerathSudden Impact - best Fizz rune vs XerathGrisly Mementos - best Fizz rune vs XerathTreasure Hunter - best Fizz rune vs Xerath
Precision rune tree - Fizz secondary runes vs XerathPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Fizz rune vs XerathTriumph - best Fizz rune vs Xerath
62.5% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Fizz to press their advantage against Xerath, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Fizz matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Fizz'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 Fizz build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Fizz matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.09%2575.985812,77747.0%59.9%
55.51%2366.081112,30758.5%53.1%
49.74%1916.081412,57050.5%49.0%
50.98%1536.086213,07755.0%48.4%
54.48%1345.991812,62157.8%51.4%
58.96%1345.880113,00776.8%46.1%
48.00%1255.680712,34542.6%53.1%
51.30%1155.979912,13646.8%54.4%
47.83%1156.280912,71162.5%33.9%
55.75%1136.072512,12866.0%46.7%
48.60%1075.978512,67753.5%42.9%
45.26%955.684212,57838.9%53.7%
54.26%946.183112,95757.8%51.0%
50.56%895.686712,20546.7%54.5%
48.24%855.374011,54233.3%62.8%
47.62%845.992213,72850.0%45.8%
47.56%825.685313,37753.1%44.0%
52.63%765.980412,56256.3%50.0%
61.84%766.291913,68070.0%56.5%
50.00%746.076812,44652.6%47.2%
58.57%705.986013,23670.0%50.0%
58.21%676.284113,07751.5%64.7%
61.67%606.481212,54263.0%60.6%
52.54%595.876312,94063.6%46.0%
55.36%565.885113,45066.7%48.6%
46.43%565.887812,61839.1%51.5%
58.18%555.686213,14077.8%39.3%
52.83%535.773012,02662.5%44.8%
53.85%525.884112,96460.0%50.0%
46.00%506.387412,38834.8%55.6%
52.00%505.782812,37759.1%46.4%
52.17%466.090113,46640.0%58.1%
52.38%425.976711,63254.5%50.0%
55.00%406.390012,00556.3%54.2%
51.28%395.785011,85257.9%45.0%
50.00%325.786812,32329.4%73.3%
46.88%325.781812,99561.5%36.8%
28.13%325.976213,05916.7%35.0%
56.67%306.081213,41485.7%31.3%
28.57%285.576812,54616.7%37.5%
59.26%275.575612,64657.1%61.5%
57.69%265.777011,28446.7%72.7%
32.00%256.185813,20162.5%17.6%
62.50%246.31,06613,86172.7%53.9%
31.82%225.468411,08237.5%28.6%
50.00%226.179012,54564.3%25.0%
50.00%205.888512,90166.7%25.0%
47.37%196.379113,12657.1%41.7%
61.11%185.879311,70872.7%42.9%
62.50%165.591213,36260.0%63.6%
60.00%155.278313,25880.0%50.0%
53.33%155.471911,06950.0%55.6%
21.43%145.872710,81316.7%25.0%
46.15%135.388410,94342.9%50.0%
61.54%136.184313,38966.7%57.1%
58.33%125.56379,26250.0%75.0%
58.33%125.894612,95771.4%40.0%
25.00%124.778011,32014.3%40.0%
36.36%115.876011,06366.7%25.0%
27.27%115.799010,16225.0%33.3%
45.45%113.282011,70542.9%50.0%
63.64%114.896714,286100.0%60.0%
60.00%104.470211,15833.3%71.4%
33.33%94.977610,59533.3%33.3%
66.67%96.398113,51080.0%50.0%
77.78%92.684211,851100.0%60.0%
75.00%85.58138,99071.4%100.0%
37.50%81.272710,58325.0%50.0%
50.00%82.677114,38033.3%60.0%
75.00%84.281213,262100.0%33.3%
87.50%85.291411,60680.0%100.0%
14.29%76.181311,5310.0%25.0%
42.86%75.969312,24766.7%25.0%
28.57%75.480912,36866.7%0.0%
57.14%75.31,11613,46966.7%50.0%
57.14%74.667610,82466.7%50.0%
71.43%73.899016,1680.0%83.3%
42.86%73.788811,94250.0%40.0%
71.43%76.373813,67966.7%75.0%
57.14%74.568311,26925.0%100.0%
33.33%65.867012,7120.0%66.7%
50.00%62.964912,806100.0%25.0%
66.67%63.471412,13750.0%75.0%
50.00%64.56307,64960.0%0.0%
40.00%54.794316,126100.0%25.0%
20.00%55.988911,6490.0%33.3%
80.00%55.472411,85566.7%100.0%
40.00%51.461612,48550.0%0.0%
20.00%52.58159,62525.0%0.0%
60.00%56.373010,30150.0%100.0%
60.00%55.383713,5600.0%100.0%
100.00%56.21,12614,562100.0%100.0%
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Fizz vs Xerath - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fizz do against Xerath in League of Legends?

Fizz wins the Fizz vs Xerath matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Xerath's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 76 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Fizz do against Xerath in the early game?

In the early game, Fizz has the advantage against Xerath with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. Fizz players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Fizz do against Xerath in the late game?

In the late game, Fizz takes over the Fizz vs Xerath matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Fizz scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Fizz vs Xerath matchup?

Fizz wins the matchup against Xerath with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Fizz is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 76 games analyzed.

What is the best Fizz build against Xerath?

The best Fizz build against Xerath includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 71.4% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Fizz runes against Xerath?

The best Fizz runes against Xerath use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Fizz vs Xerath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Fizz counter Xerath?

Yes, Fizz has a favorable matchup against Xerath with a 52.6% win rate. Fizz strongly counters Xerath in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Fizz against Xerath?

When playing Fizz against Xerath, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.