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Xerath Counters

The best Xerath counters in League of Legends patch 25.23 are Velkoz, Galio, Seraphine, Leona, Anivia. The best Xerath counter is Velkoz, with Xerath having only a 37.65% win rate in this matchup. Secondary patch 25.23 Xerath counter choices are Pyke, Lulu, Syndra, Zyra, Thresh. Below are the top Xerath counters and matchups alongside their win rates.

  • Xerath passive ability - Mana Surge - League of Legends
    Mana Surge

    Mana Surge

    Xerath's basic attacks periodically restore Mana. Whenever Xerath kills a unit, this cooldown is reduced.

  • Xerath Q ability - Arcanopulse - League of Legends
    Arcanopulse

    Arcanopulse

    Fires a long-range beam of energy, dealing magic damage to all targets hit.

    Cost:
    • 80/
    • 90/
    • 100/
    • 110/
    • 120
    Cooldown:
    • 9/
    • 8/
    • 7/
    • 6/
    • 5
    Range:
    • 750
  • Xerath W ability - Eye of Destruction - League of Legends
    Eye of Destruction

    Eye of Destruction

    Calls down a barrage of arcane energy, slowing and dealing magic damage to all enemies in an area. Targets in the middle receive additional damage and a stronger slow.

    Cost:
    • 80/
    • 90/
    • 100/
    • 110/
    • 120
    Cooldown:
    • 14/
    • 13/
    • 12/
    • 11/
    • 10
    Range:
    • 1000
  • Xerath E ability - Shocking Orb - League of Legends
    Shocking Orb

    Shocking Orb

    Deals magic damage to an enemy and stuns them.

    Cost:
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70/
    • 75/
    • 80
    Cooldown:
    • 13/
    • 13/
    • 12/
    • 12/
    • 11
    Range:
    • 1050
  • Xerath R ultimate ability - Rite of the Arcane - League of Legends
    Rite of the Arcane

    Rite of the Arcane

    Xerath immobilizes himself and gains numerous long-range barrages.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 130/
    • 115/
    • 100
    Range:
    • 5000
Classes:
  • Mage,
  • Support
51.13%Win Rate
Xerath A tier

These champions are Xerath's hardest counters in League of Legends. Velkoz is Xerath's biggest counter with only a 37.65% win rate for Xerath. When facing these Xerath counter picks, focus on safe farming and waiting for jungle assistance. Avoid extended trades and play around your power spikes to survive difficult Xerath matchups.

Xerath performs exceptionally well against these champions. Nautilus is Xerath's best matchup with a 58.21% win rate. When playing Xerath into these favorable matchups, look for early aggression and lane dominance. Xerath can capitalize on these champions' weaknesses to snowball leads and carry games.

Xerath Counters - Frequently Asked Questions

Who counters Xerath?

The best Xerath counters are Velkoz, Galio, and Seraphine. These champions have favorable matchups against Xerath and can exploit Xerath's weaknesses effectively.

What is Xerath's hardest counter?

Velkoz is Xerath's hardest counter. Xerath has only a 37.65% win rate against Velkoz, making this one of Xerath's most difficult matchups.

Who does Xerath counter?

Xerath performs well against Nautilus, Viktor, and Malzahar. These are Xerath's best matchups where Xerath has favorable win rates and can dominate lane.

How do I play Xerath into counter matchups?

When playing Xerath into counters, focus on safe farming, waiting for jungle assistance, and playing around power spikes. Avoid extended trades in unfavorable matchups and look for opportunities to scale.