Ivern - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.2%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Ivernvs Xerath

FSupportMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,492,117
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ivern vs Xerath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Xerath wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ivern based on 5 games. Ivern wins the early laning phase while Xerath scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ivern vs Xerath matchup.

Ivern Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ivern 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 - 40.0% win rateXerath(40.0%)
Ivern - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Ivern
40.0% WR
VS
Xerath vs Ivern matchup - 60.0% win rate
Xerath
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Ivern vs Xerath Matchup?

Xerath wins the Ivern vs Xerath matchup
Winner
Xerath
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.3
CS / min
1.6
336
DMG / min
652
6,584
Gold / game
7,470
166
Heal / min
87
397
DMG Mitigated / min
203
1.5
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Ivern vs Xerath Matchup Summary

The Ivern vs Xerath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Xerath wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 40.0%, giving Xerath a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ivern controls the early laning stage, but Xerath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ivern needs to press advantages before Xerath reaches their power spikes, while Xerath should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Ivern leads by 273 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xerath has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ivern players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Xerath overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ivern vs Xerath Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Ivern, 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
1.3Ivern
1.6Xerath
Xerath edges out Ivern by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Xerath.
Damage
336Ivern
652Xerath
Xerath heavily out-damages Ivern by 316 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ivern 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
6,584Ivern
7,470Xerath
Xerath generates a commanding 886 more gold per game than Ivern. This substantial economic advantage means Xerath consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ivern should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Ivern
1.0Xerath
Ivern provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xerath, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ivern coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
563Ivern
290Xerath
Ivern vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 273 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ivern 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 Ivern Build Against Xerath

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Xerath, providing the mobility and stats Ivern needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ivern against Xerath are Moonstone Renewer, Imperial Mandate and Malignance. This combination gives Ivern 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 Ivern vs Xerath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ivern
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ivern early game win rateIvern50.0%
Xerath early game win rateXerath50.0%
Late Game
Xerath
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ivern late game win rateIvern33.3%
Xerath late game win rateXerath66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ivern and Xerath, with Ivern holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Xerath is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ivern. Extended games heavily favor Xerath, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ivern has the edge early, but Xerath gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Ivern Runes Against Xerath

Sorcery rune tree - Ivern primary runes vs XerathSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Ivern rune vs XerathManaflow Band - best Ivern rune vs XerathTranscendence - best Ivern rune vs XerathGathering Storm - best Ivern rune vs Xerath
Resolve rune tree - Ivern secondary runes vs XerathResolve
Font of Life - best Ivern rune vs XerathRevitalize - best Ivern rune vs Xerath
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Ivern the best tools to compete against Xerath in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ivern matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Ivern'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 Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ivern matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.37%1030.640111,07460.4%49.1%
49.49%990.742710,41655.1%44.0%
50.00%940.642210,06653.1%46.7%
45.65%920.541310,79542.5%48.1%
61.54%910.536210,89469.6%53.3%
50.00%880.639210,88937.5%60.4%
50.00%700.640811,28348.1%51.2%
56.72%670.646711,50253.6%59.0%
43.75%640.543810,54743.8%43.8%
46.77%620.639010,65743.3%50.0%
58.49%530.641811,33965.4%51.9%
54.90%510.543610,48957.1%52.2%
63.27%490.641210,76765.2%61.5%
46.94%490.647611,12062.5%39.4%
56.52%461.044311,71656.3%56.7%
54.55%440.643910,32262.5%45.0%
45.24%420.43909,66937.5%55.6%
43.59%390.635910,44184.6%23.1%
45.71%350.538611,19835.7%52.4%
52.94%340.746810,93538.9%68.8%
32.35%340.541010,76742.9%25.0%
40.63%320.43909,00340.9%40.0%
43.75%320.538911,50157.1%33.3%
51.61%311.047611,22533.3%63.2%
46.67%300.53499,00743.8%50.0%
43.33%300.641011,36161.5%29.4%
48.28%290.643810,61857.1%40.0%
48.28%291.044311,01243.8%53.9%
39.29%280.737411,47162.5%30.0%
46.43%280.550811,63650.0%43.8%
32.14%280.542511,34733.3%31.6%
46.15%261.32938,12560.0%27.3%
42.31%261.33339,09050.0%35.7%
68.00%251.13058,55875.0%55.6%
48.00%250.438110,74938.5%58.3%
41.67%240.744111,72811.1%60.0%
39.13%231.03139,40328.6%43.8%
59.09%222.355012,65257.1%60.0%
50.00%200.750211,01755.6%45.5%
55.00%200.83799,93357.1%53.9%
50.00%201.73799,36955.6%45.5%
42.11%191.44069,63337.5%45.5%
68.42%191.241712,01180.0%64.3%
52.63%190.93468,95340.0%66.7%
55.56%180.543611,10050.0%60.0%
50.00%181.450611,10855.6%44.4%
44.44%180.839812,29050.0%42.9%
31.25%160.93118,5400.0%50.0%
50.00%160.652711,05960.0%45.5%
43.75%162.063613,06060.0%36.4%
53.33%150.739811,50133.3%66.7%
46.67%151.03849,52266.7%33.3%
78.57%140.637310,06975.0%83.3%
57.14%142.26379,22228.6%85.7%
50.00%142.656312,14820.0%66.7%
42.86%141.24868,75445.5%33.3%
64.29%141.74799,77080.0%55.6%
69.23%131.556912,49550.0%77.8%
69.23%130.749512,00957.1%83.3%
61.54%130.640411,42962.5%60.0%
41.67%120.63419,98120.0%57.1%
41.67%121.13809,53042.9%40.0%
45.45%111.13107,30333.3%100.0%
36.36%111.22638,26625.0%42.9%
45.45%111.449210,97562.5%0.0%
72.73%111.02718,113100.0%57.1%
36.36%111.03208,23620.0%50.0%
54.55%112.14869,63750.0%100.0%
36.36%110.947611,70866.7%25.0%
70.00%102.237611,212100.0%66.7%
80.00%101.12658,446100.0%50.0%
50.00%100.449210,79625.0%66.7%
55.56%91.13827,81980.0%25.0%
11.11%93.26589,93725.0%0.0%
44.44%90.536110,81375.0%20.0%
37.50%84.44959,43233.3%40.0%
25.00%80.534511,13725.0%25.0%
25.00%81.12597,4950.0%50.0%
37.50%80.93739,36450.0%25.0%
25.00%85.276311,36750.0%16.7%
50.00%81.32998,5400.0%80.0%
62.50%80.950511,75775.0%50.0%
37.50%81.653310,5150.0%60.0%
87.50%81.02928,45780.0%100.0%
37.50%82.356010,98533.3%40.0%
14.29%71.12968,1460.0%25.0%
0.00%74.87189,4980.0%0.0%
42.86%71.74998,23966.7%25.0%
42.86%71.12818,35050.0%33.3%
33.33%65.466912,2390.0%66.7%
66.67%61.53939,68875.0%50.0%
50.00%61.13408,03175.0%0.0%
33.33%61.464313,63150.0%25.0%
50.00%62.33057,08275.0%0.0%
0.00%64.366611,0040.0%0.0%
83.33%61.13049,68350.0%100.0%
33.33%64.96459,36150.0%0.0%
16.67%63.95137,94420.0%0.0%
40.00%51.33366,58450.0%33.3%
80.00%55.469712,739100.0%66.7%
40.00%52.96219,6970.0%66.7%
40.00%50.73489,27966.7%0.0%
60.00%55.198312,5000.0%60.0%
20.00%50.93745,54325.0%0.0%
60.00%54.047610,00666.7%50.0%
20.00%54.35307,42733.3%0.0%

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Ivern vs Xerath - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ivern do against Xerath in League of Legends?

Xerath wins the Ivern vs Xerath matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Ivern do against Xerath in the early game?

In the early game, Ivern has the advantage against Xerath with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Ivern players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ivern do against Xerath in the late game?

In the late game, Xerath takes over the Ivern vs Xerath matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Xerath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ivern vs Xerath matchup?

Xerath wins the matchup against Ivern with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Xerath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Ivern build against Xerath?

The best Ivern build against Xerath includes Moonstone Renewer, Imperial Mandate, Malignance with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Ivern runes against Xerath?

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

Does Ivern counter Xerath?

No, Ivern struggles against Xerath with only a 40.0% win rate. Xerath has the advantage in this matchup. Ivern players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xerath's lead.

How do I play Ivern against Xerath?

When playing Ivern against Xerath, play cautiously and avoid Xerath's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Xerath has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.