Xayah - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Xayahvs Xerath

BMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xayah vs Xerath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Xayah wins with a 77.8% win rate (+55.6%) over Xerath based on 9 games. Xayah holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Xayah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xayah vs Xerath matchup.

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Xayah Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Xayah 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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Xayah - 77.8% win rate in this matchup
Xayah
77.8% WR
VS
Xerath vs Xayah matchup - 22.2% win rate
Xerath
22.2% WR

Who Wins the Xayah vs Xerath Matchup?

Xayah wins the Xayah vs Xerath matchup
Winner
Xayah
Matches: 9
77.8%
Win Rate
22.2%
7.0
CS / min
6.4
885
DMG / min
1,012
14,508
Gold / game
13,069
210
Heal / min
72
467
DMG Mitigated / min
291
0.6
CC / min
0.9
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Xayah vs Xerath Matchup Summary

The Xayah vs Xerath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Xayah wins with a 77.8% win rate compared to Xerath's 22.2%, giving Xayah a 55.6 percentage point advantage. Xayah 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 sustain, where Xayah leads by 313 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xayah players can confidently pick into Xerath and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Xerath away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Xayah vs Xerath Laning Phase Breakdown

Xayah wins the laning phase against Xerath in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Xayah
6.4Xerath
Xayah edges out Xerath by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Xayah.
Damage
885Xayah
1,012Xerath
Xerath heavily out-damages Xayah by 127 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Xayah 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
14,508Xayah
13,069Xerath
Xayah generates a commanding 1,439 more gold per game than Xerath. This substantial economic advantage means Xayah 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
0.6Xayah
0.9Xerath
Xerath provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xayah, 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
677Xayah
363Xerath
Xayah vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 313 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xayah 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 Xayah Build Against Xerath

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Xerath, providing the mobility and stats Xayah needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xayah against Xerath are Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector and Navori Flickerblade. This combination gives Xayah 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 Xayah vs Xerath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xayah
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Xayah early game win rateXayah100.0%
Xerath early game win rateXerath0.0%
Late Game
Xayah
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Xayah late game win rateXayah66.7%
Xerath late game win rateXerath33.3%

Xayah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Xerath. This lopsided early game means Xayah can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Xayah 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 Xayah Runes Against Xerath

Precision rune tree - Xayah primary runes vs XerathPrecision
Conqueror - best Xayah rune vs XerathTriumph - best Xayah rune vs XerathLegend: Alacrity - best Xayah rune vs XerathCut Down - best Xayah rune vs Xerath
Inspiration rune tree - Xayah secondary runes vs XerathInspiration
Triple Tonic - best Xayah rune vs XerathCash Back - best Xayah rune vs Xerath
100.0% WR

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


Xayah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Xayah'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 Xayah build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Xayah matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.82%2736.987913,98355.7%45.0%
44.66%2066.883112,66639.6%48.7%
49.17%1817.087012,97246.2%52.3%
48.02%1776.780313,18043.1%51.4%
52.00%1756.888114,24253.1%51.4%
52.70%1487.183313,31250.0%54.6%
47.62%1476.890314,18756.6%42.5%
55.80%1387.297913,94452.9%58.8%
50.00%1126.994512,82150.0%50.0%
58.43%897.092613,19457.1%59.6%
54.02%877.298014,18162.1%50.0%
59.49%797.087813,37064.9%54.8%
58.57%706.888714,08563.3%55.0%
58.73%636.892212,66857.1%60.0%
57.41%547.392914,33365.4%50.0%
53.70%546.892614,45968.2%43.8%
56.86%517.21,06014,85159.1%55.2%
37.50%486.983712,45437.5%37.5%
45.45%446.782013,92450.0%42.9%
63.41%417.21,03515,48352.9%70.8%
55.56%366.998413,80250.0%60.0%
18.75%326.684814,20118.2%19.1%
41.38%297.090814,15011.1%55.0%
52.38%216.51,06814,74044.4%58.3%
30.00%207.01,01112,71437.5%25.0%
29.41%176.779012,74128.6%30.0%
52.94%177.087712,57755.6%50.0%
41.18%177.087115,2320.0%53.9%
50.00%147.170912,46260.0%44.4%
46.15%137.080412,97033.3%57.1%
41.67%127.378814,53940.0%42.9%
50.00%107.392915,54366.7%42.9%
30.00%106.51,05314,26650.0%16.7%
77.78%97.088514,508100.0%66.7%
44.44%96.979413,2580.0%80.0%
42.86%77.81,00116,6560.0%60.0%
42.86%77.257212,77933.3%50.0%
66.67%67.61,22015,61180.0%0.0%
50.00%65.980212,31533.3%66.7%
40.00%57.81,33215,58550.0%33.3%
40.00%56.661611,6320.0%50.0%
20.00%56.36118,93333.3%0.0%

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Xayah vs Xerath - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xayah do against Xerath in League of Legends?

Xayah wins the Xayah vs Xerath matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to Xerath's 22.2%, a 55.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Xayah do against Xerath in the early game?

In the early game, Xayah has the advantage against Xerath with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Xayah players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Xayah do against Xerath in the late game?

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

Who wins the Xayah vs Xerath matchup?

Xayah wins the matchup against Xerath with a 77.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 55.6 percentage point advantage means Xayah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Xayah build against Xerath?

The best Xayah build against Xerath includes Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector, Navori Flickerblade with Crimson 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 Xayah runes against Xerath?

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

Does Xayah counter Xerath?

Yes, Xayah has a favorable matchup against Xerath with a 77.8% win rate. Xayah strongly counters Xerath in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Xayah against Xerath?

When playing Xayah 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.