Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Syndravs Xerath

CMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Xerath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Xerath wins with a 54.2% win rate (+8.3%) over Syndra based on 72 games. Xerath holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Xerath matchup.

Syndra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Syndra 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 - 45.8% win rateXerath(45.8%)
Syndra - 45.8% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
45.8% WR
VS
Xerath vs Syndra matchup - 54.2% win rate
Xerath
54.2% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Xerath Matchup?

Xerath wins the Syndra vs Xerath matchup
Winner
Xerath
Matches: 72
45.8%
Win Rate
54.2%
7.0
CS / min
6.5
808
DMG / min
960
13,015
Gold / game
12,599
100
Heal / min
69
317
DMG Mitigated / min
268
1.3
CC / min
0.8
41.9%
Early Game WR
58.1%
48.8%
Late Game WR
51.2%

Syndra vs Xerath Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Xerath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 72 recent matches analyzed, Xerath wins with a 54.2% win rate compared to Syndra's 45.8%, giving Xerath a 8.3 percentage point advantage. Xerath dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Syndra 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 Syndra leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xerath has a strong advantage in this matchup. Syndra 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.

Syndra vs Xerath Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Xerath in League of Legends

Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Xerath, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Syndra holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.0Syndra
6.5Xerath
Syndra edges out Xerath by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Syndra.
Damage
808Syndra
960Xerath
Xerath heavily out-damages Syndra by 151 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Syndra 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
13,015Syndra
12,599Xerath
Syndra earns 417 more gold per game than Xerath, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Syndra slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.3Syndra
0.8Xerath
Syndra 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 Syndra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
418Syndra
337Xerath
Syndra heals and mitigates 81 more damage per minute than Xerath, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Syndra to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Xerath.

Best Syndra Build Against Xerath

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Xerath, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Xerath are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Syndra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 10 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 Syndra vs Xerath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xerath
58.1%
+16.1% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra41.9%
Xerath early game win rateXerath58.1%
Late Game
Xerath
51.2%
+2.4% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra48.8%
Xerath late game win rateXerath51.2%

Xerath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.1% win rate — a 16.1 percentage point lead over Syndra. This lopsided early game means Xerath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Xerath takes over with a 51.2% win rate, leading Syndra by 2.4 percentage points. Xerath scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

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

Best Syndra Runes Against Xerath

Inspiration rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs XerathInspiration
First Strike - best Syndra rune vs XerathMagical Footwear - best Syndra rune vs XerathBiscuit Delivery - best Syndra rune vs XerathCosmic Insight - best Syndra rune vs Xerath
Sorcery rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs XerathSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs XerathTranscendence - best Syndra rune vs Xerath
64.0% WR

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


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Syndra'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 Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Syndra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.04%1297.393112,75149.2%60.3%
46.07%897.091912,96650.0%43.6%
50.00%846.885111,63640.0%59.1%
51.85%817.290913,13051.3%52.4%
52.56%787.384812,64655.6%50.0%
45.83%727.080813,01541.9%48.8%
44.78%676.479211,52944.8%44.7%
62.07%586.799613,99473.9%54.3%
50.00%546.992112,08943.3%58.3%
39.22%517.088613,35433.3%43.3%
40.82%496.674711,69523.8%53.6%
54.35%467.291112,93255.0%53.9%
48.84%436.780412,39344.4%52.0%
42.86%426.983511,61942.1%43.5%
59.52%427.086612,85426.7%77.8%
64.29%426.978811,43565.2%63.2%
52.38%427.095212,82152.6%52.2%
43.90%416.587011,26045.0%42.9%
47.50%406.999613,60450.0%45.8%
52.50%407.095113,76650.0%53.9%
55.56%367.080112,03360.0%45.5%
52.78%367.01,02013,39542.9%59.1%
47.22%366.882410,06640.9%57.1%
37.14%357.081310,77134.8%41.7%
54.55%337.291513,64766.7%47.6%
65.63%327.01,07214,11163.6%66.7%
58.06%317.41,02513,88564.7%50.0%
51.61%317.01,01113,79260.0%43.8%
37.93%296.980212,04841.7%35.3%
55.17%297.089312,26573.3%35.7%
60.00%257.187712,74645.5%71.4%
39.13%237.284011,86833.3%50.0%
61.90%217.31,01812,21066.7%58.3%
25.00%207.090211,53822.2%27.3%
40.00%207.692513,00642.9%38.5%
52.63%197.01,02813,4750.0%71.4%
55.56%186.998712,65533.3%66.7%
55.56%186.585012,49842.9%63.6%
70.59%177.81,20513,80077.8%62.5%
47.06%177.297513,92437.5%55.6%
56.25%167.796215,264100.0%36.4%
43.75%166.687113,10120.0%54.5%
62.50%167.296914,00777.8%42.9%
60.00%157.687813,43662.5%57.1%
60.00%156.986613,97880.0%50.0%
64.29%147.394113,07666.7%62.5%
50.00%146.889613,06783.3%25.0%
38.46%137.21,02312,79842.9%33.3%
53.85%137.187610,64962.5%40.0%
61.54%137.088414,04166.7%57.1%
50.00%127.194611,92566.7%33.3%
66.67%127.183612,79262.5%75.0%
55.56%96.899115,7870.0%71.4%
33.33%97.399211,99928.6%50.0%
37.50%86.81,03812,80040.0%33.3%
57.14%77.689013,21050.0%66.7%
42.86%75.881910,10640.0%50.0%
42.86%76.71,01311,89233.3%50.0%
66.67%67.08819,08450.0%100.0%
50.00%67.91,08615,078100.0%40.0%
83.33%65.790914,734100.0%80.0%
50.00%66.694412,37333.3%66.7%
50.00%67.082911,19750.0%50.0%
83.33%66.51,08015,590100.0%75.0%
66.67%67.71,03716,00250.0%75.0%
0.00%57.690213,6370.0%0.0%
80.00%56.484513,566100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.51,03214,08233.3%100.0%
60.00%57.395612,89766.7%50.0%
60.00%52.485211,91450.0%66.7%
40.00%57.069511,8570.0%66.7%

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Syndra vs Xerath - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Xerath in League of Legends?

Xerath wins the Syndra vs Xerath matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to Syndra's 45.8%, a 8.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 72 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Syndra do against Xerath in the early game?

In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Syndra with a 58.1% win rate versus 41.9%. Xerath players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Syndra do against Xerath in the late game?

In the late game, Xerath takes over the Syndra vs Xerath matchup with a 51.2% win rate compared to 48.8%. Xerath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Xerath matchup?

Xerath wins the matchup against Syndra with a 54.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 8.3 percentage point advantage means Xerath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 72 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Xerath?

The best Syndra build against Xerath includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Syndra runes against Xerath?

The best Syndra runes against Xerath use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.0% win rate in the Syndra vs Xerath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Syndra counter Xerath?

No, Syndra struggles against Xerath with only a 45.8% win rate. Xerath has the advantage in this matchup. Syndra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xerath's lead.

How do I play Syndra against Xerath?

When playing Syndra 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.