Xerath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.5%
Pick Rate
3.6%

Xerathvs Aurelion Sol

SMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xerath vs Aurelion Sol is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Xerath wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Aurelion Sol based on 5 games. Xerath wins the early laning phase while Aurelion Sol scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xerath vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

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Xerath Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Xerath vs Aurelion Sol Matchup?

Xerath wins the Xerath vs Aurelion Sol matchup
Winner
Xerath
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.1
CS / min
5.5
1,066
DMG / min
695
11,241
Gold / game
9,867
57
Heal / min
163
365
DMG Mitigated / min
499
0.9
CC / min
0.5
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Xerath vs Aurelion Sol Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol's 40.0%, giving Xerath a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xerath controls the early laning stage, but Aurelion Sol outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xerath needs to press advantages before Aurelion Sol reaches their power spikes, while Aurelion Sol should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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. Xerath players can confidently pick into Aurelion Sol and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aurelion Sol away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Xerath vs Aurelion Sol Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Xerath
5.5Aurelion Sol
Xerath edges out Aurelion Sol 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 Xerath.
Damage
1,066Xerath
695Aurelion Sol
Xerath heavily out-damages Aurelion Sol by 371 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Aurelion Sol 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
11,241Xerath
9,867Aurelion Sol
Xerath generates a commanding 1,373 more gold per game than Aurelion Sol. This substantial economic advantage means Xerath consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aurelion Sol should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Xerath
0.5Aurelion Sol
Xerath provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aurelion Sol, 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
422Xerath
662Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 240 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aurelion Sol 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 Xerath Build Against Aurelion Sol

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Aurelion Sol, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Aurelion Sol are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Xerath an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xerath vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xerath
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Xerath early game win rateXerath100.0%
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol0.0%
Late Game
Aurelion Sol
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Xerath late game win rateXerath33.3%
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol66.7%

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

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

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Xerath must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Aurelion Sol reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aurelion Sol survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Xerath Runes Against Aurelion Sol

Inspiration rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs Aurelion SolInspiration
First Strike - best Xerath rune vs Aurelion SolMagical Footwear - best Xerath rune vs Aurelion SolBiscuit Delivery - best Xerath rune vs Aurelion SolCosmic Insight - best Xerath rune vs Aurelion Sol
Sorcery rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs Aurelion SolSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Xerath rune vs Aurelion SolScorch - best Xerath rune vs Aurelion Sol
50.0% WR

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


Xerath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Xerath'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 Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Xerath matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
59.09%883.997911,76656.0%60.3%
50.00%662.480910,00752.2%48.8%
64.71%516.21,04910,88472.7%58.6%
60.00%504.71,10012,60262.5%58.8%
53.85%395.61,05812,54945.5%57.1%
57.14%356.51,02311,82166.7%52.2%
55.88%346.988010,02772.2%37.5%
52.94%346.092110,78276.9%38.1%
42.42%332.179310,63455.6%37.5%
48.48%335.894111,88360.0%43.5%
38.71%311.97929,97146.7%31.3%
46.67%306.09379,06357.1%37.5%
63.33%303.597811,11766.7%61.9%
60.00%305.51,03810,98445.5%68.4%
60.71%286.31,08010,54061.5%60.0%
55.56%276.71,12112,89177.8%44.4%
55.56%276.699112,91455.6%55.6%
61.54%262.897311,65562.5%61.1%
37.50%242.17559,54230.0%42.9%
34.78%232.088610,53333.3%35.3%
38.10%215.590412,00757.1%28.6%
52.38%213.11,00611,68033.3%60.0%
52.38%215.61,15412,84962.5%46.1%
71.43%212.886411,00257.1%78.6%
60.00%202.17538,36263.6%55.6%
60.00%206.01,06611,96162.5%58.3%
52.63%197.01,16310,62450.0%54.5%
52.63%196.81,01512,36475.0%46.7%
44.44%185.21,10813,37460.0%38.5%
41.18%171.86897,86937.5%44.4%
53.33%152.484610,08866.7%44.4%
60.00%156.696111,622100.0%33.3%
46.67%156.11,17913,10650.0%44.4%
40.00%151.97629,16040.0%40.0%
60.00%156.01,11313,45050.0%61.5%
46.67%153.395610,78562.5%28.6%
57.14%142.21,07510,39342.9%71.4%
71.43%146.51,02712,40466.7%75.0%
42.86%142.07329,64160.0%33.3%
71.43%146.71,08312,00233.3%81.8%
57.14%145.91,06913,05560.0%55.6%
53.85%135.31,04812,14566.7%50.0%
46.15%132.994111,63366.7%40.0%
69.23%133.299211,8840.0%90.0%
53.85%136.092011,17366.7%50.0%
15.38%131.76808,43416.7%14.3%
38.46%132.48018,54750.0%28.6%
58.33%125.21,01211,18050.0%62.5%
58.33%126.594511,43271.4%40.0%
91.67%126.51,0209,87183.3%100.0%
54.55%116.21,03810,42262.5%33.3%
63.64%116.31,05710,09385.7%25.0%
45.45%112.17928,75566.7%37.5%
36.36%112.28459,84150.0%28.6%
70.00%106.31,06110,99760.0%80.0%
30.00%106.61,14412,40733.3%28.6%
60.00%105.91,1369,76357.1%66.7%
50.00%106.597613,74850.0%50.0%
70.00%101.48578,65780.0%60.0%
40.00%106.21,05213,73966.7%28.6%
80.00%101.873010,42950.0%100.0%
55.56%92.26197,27966.7%33.3%
33.33%92.087511,4130.0%42.9%
77.78%92.198611,601100.0%66.7%
66.67%94.01,08111,718100.0%50.0%
33.33%95.788911,45033.3%33.3%
77.78%91.68178,57180.0%75.0%
50.00%86.21,06614,64550.0%50.0%
75.00%86.41,30413,613100.0%71.4%
62.50%82.28709,49833.3%80.0%
25.00%86.61,0998,13725.0%25.0%
50.00%85.899612,42233.3%60.0%
50.00%86.01,12511,548100.0%33.3%
87.50%84.093210,87475.0%100.0%
57.14%72.07839,01150.0%60.0%
57.14%73.81,16010,63033.3%75.0%
83.33%66.097411,41766.7%100.0%
50.00%65.777610,78866.7%33.3%
50.00%61.67106,65725.0%100.0%
33.33%66.11,1399,32066.7%0.0%
33.33%66.19559,03650.0%25.0%
20.00%56.396915,3810.0%20.0%
0.00%57.01,12811,5430.0%0.0%
40.00%55.71,01513,7430.0%50.0%
20.00%56.61,03314,1040.0%20.0%
60.00%56.11,06611,241100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.81,09016,6730.0%50.0%
40.00%52.48767,74850.0%0.0%
80.00%57.39559,98075.0%100.0%

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Xerath vs Aurelion Sol - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xerath do against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends?

Xerath wins the Xerath vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Xerath do against Aurelion Sol in the early game?

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

How does Xerath do against Aurelion Sol in the late game?

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

Who wins the Xerath vs Aurelion Sol matchup?

Xerath wins the matchup against Aurelion Sol with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Xerath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Xerath build against Aurelion Sol?

The best Xerath build against Aurelion Sol includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Xerath runes against Aurelion Sol?

The best Xerath runes against Aurelion Sol use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Xerath vs Aurelion Sol matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xerath counter Aurelion Sol?

Yes, Xerath has a favorable matchup against Aurelion Sol with a 60.0% win rate. Xerath strongly counters Aurelion Sol in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Xerath against Aurelion Sol?

When playing Xerath against Aurelion Sol, 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.