Xerath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Xerathvs Ivern

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

Xerath vs Ivern 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. Xerath holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xerath vs Ivern matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Ivern - 60.0% win rateIvern(60.0%)
Xerath - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Xerath
60.0% WR
VS
Ivern vs Xerath matchup - 40.0% win rate
Ivern
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Xerath vs Ivern Matchup?

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

Xerath vs Ivern Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Ivern 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. Xerath dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ivern players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. 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 players can confidently pick into Ivern and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ivern 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 Ivern 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
1.6Xerath
1.3Ivern
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
652Xerath
336Ivern
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
7,470Xerath
6,584Ivern
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
1.0Xerath
1.5Ivern
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
290Xerath
563Ivern
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 Xerath Build Against Ivern

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ivern, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Ivern are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Horizon Focus. This combination gives Xerath 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 Ivern. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xerath vs Ivern matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

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

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Xerath and Ivern, with Xerath 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.

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

Best Xerath Runes Against Ivern

Inspiration rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs IvernInspiration
First Strike - best Xerath rune vs IvernCash Back - best Xerath rune vs IvernBiscuit Delivery - best Xerath rune vs IvernCosmic Insight - best Xerath rune vs Ivern
Sorcery rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs IvernSorcery
Transcendence - best Xerath rune vs IvernManaflow Band - best Xerath rune vs Ivern
100.0% WR

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


Xerath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.76%4624.087810,78055.0%54.6%
50.99%3046.596111,68855.1%48.0%
53.67%3006.31,02711,88049.1%56.6%
46.76%2782.386710,62948.1%45.9%
52.03%2466.31,09211,85856.1%48.9%
57.85%2426.71,03612,30452.7%61.1%
48.54%2393.998211,77955.0%45.3%
46.26%2146.294211,31949.5%43.7%
50.00%2025.891311,76443.9%52.9%
48.09%1836.198311,48446.4%49.5%
57.06%1775.11,03312,17958.8%56.0%
47.37%1712.288110,50552.6%43.2%
47.59%1666.197611,76148.1%47.3%
48.78%1642.987310,75342.6%52.4%
46.34%1642.082010,06244.1%47.6%
41.51%1596.11,00711,88832.3%47.9%
49.06%1591.98069,42051.2%46.6%
47.77%1576.196712,04952.6%45.0%
53.47%1445.889511,19857.1%50.6%
56.83%1396.31,08312,49850.0%60.7%
43.28%1342.083110,23147.4%40.3%
49.25%1343.690111,27649.1%49.4%
48.46%1306.41,07312,12456.3%43.9%
46.77%1246.090611,46051.0%44.0%
52.85%1235.799011,63550.9%54.3%
50.88%1146.31,05012,20752.3%50.0%
53.98%1136.21,00811,72450.0%57.6%
55.14%1076.51,07012,08448.9%59.7%
53.77%1063.696410,75454.4%53.3%
49.06%1066.297311,13241.3%55.0%
45.63%1036.397311,40948.9%43.1%
42.16%1026.31,06611,42736.2%47.3%
45.10%1022.183910,73147.6%43.3%
65.98%976.41,17212,67260.5%69.5%
51.61%932.078410,76551.4%51.8%
48.91%926.21,10612,05352.6%46.3%
56.18%895.81,22712,52258.3%55.4%
47.73%882.685010,53245.7%49.1%
51.14%885.91,02412,08048.6%52.9%
54.02%875.691611,37548.5%57.4%
46.51%866.090711,44953.1%42.6%
46.99%832.083210,76667.9%36.4%
56.79%816.398611,32755.9%57.5%
49.37%796.41,02011,34252.4%46.0%
56.96%796.31,09412,96360.0%54.5%
57.14%776.397811,84846.9%64.4%
47.37%763.595710,75557.1%39.0%
44.00%752.089610,44748.1%41.7%
42.67%752.27509,97344.4%41.0%
45.21%732.190610,67753.9%40.4%
47.95%732.185310,83648.0%47.9%
39.13%696.093811,45135.7%41.5%
50.00%682.081110,04956.7%44.7%
58.33%606.51,04911,20351.6%65.5%
44.07%591.97049,78948.0%41.2%
66.10%596.21,07413,49164.0%67.7%
42.37%592.593710,13233.3%48.6%
49.15%593.689710,47355.2%43.3%
40.68%595.998312,77148.0%35.3%
61.40%572.987810,18468.0%56.3%
60.38%536.81,18313,63568.4%55.9%
38.78%496.497512,43442.9%37.1%
44.90%494.51,02712,01952.4%39.3%
51.02%492.08719,93755.0%48.3%
51.06%476.49639,96853.3%47.1%
47.83%462.089510,48864.7%37.9%
46.67%456.41,01412,54971.4%35.5%
48.89%456.51,00110,99265.0%36.0%
46.67%455.297611,38645.8%47.6%
38.64%445.296610,95533.3%43.5%
51.16%436.51,06311,73756.3%48.1%
59.52%422.392410,97664.3%57.1%
52.50%406.71,04113,81364.3%46.1%
56.41%392.184210,54258.8%54.5%
76.32%382.38929,08390.5%58.8%
50.00%362.177710,51352.6%47.1%
54.29%352.474210,07050.0%57.9%
50.00%346.099312,39961.5%42.9%
43.75%325.61,07211,82133.3%52.9%
78.13%326.81,17214,68380.0%77.3%
56.67%306.01,26812,14236.4%68.4%
51.72%296.31,04414,59160.0%50.0%
44.83%296.31,16812,29346.1%43.8%
53.57%282.286411,74960.0%50.0%
62.96%275.61,00512,56480.0%52.9%
48.15%275.489912,30550.0%46.7%
50.00%246.389610,98770.0%35.7%
52.17%236.01,08113,777100.0%45.0%
45.45%222.38229,75850.0%33.3%
35.00%206.81,05210,96133.3%37.5%
50.00%206.51,15012,90162.5%41.7%
42.11%197.099111,18720.0%50.0%
61.11%186.21,07414,18133.3%66.7%
61.11%183.694811,32457.1%63.6%
50.00%185.088512,63033.3%53.3%
58.82%173.089810,07257.1%60.0%
64.71%176.394512,80157.1%70.0%
68.75%166.31,01512,63266.7%70.0%
50.00%165.81,07212,46128.6%66.7%
40.00%154.88199,70033.3%44.4%
60.00%155.592412,659100.0%50.0%
50.00%142.174010,57960.0%44.4%
64.29%142.08689,44742.9%85.7%
42.86%146.81,00911,80333.3%50.0%
61.54%135.91,05112,28250.0%71.4%
61.54%136.21,02513,40650.0%63.6%
58.33%125.992811,18271.4%40.0%
45.45%112.877510,66966.7%37.5%
36.36%116.084711,75640.0%33.3%
63.64%116.887012,39650.0%71.4%
60.00%102.71,01312,58233.3%71.4%
70.00%106.81,13213,48680.0%60.0%
60.00%106.51,14712,10366.7%50.0%
80.00%105.81,25414,401100.0%71.4%
70.00%106.51,20010,89760.0%80.0%
60.00%106.295011,140100.0%33.3%
60.00%104.587610,80540.0%80.0%
11.11%97.396610,84320.0%0.0%
33.33%96.21,02012,8670.0%42.9%
44.44%96.71,10110,61650.0%40.0%
66.67%96.397510,91350.0%80.0%
75.00%87.41,02814,63575.0%75.0%
37.50%85.68049,02675.0%0.0%
37.50%86.393711,31250.0%25.0%
42.86%74.390210,90040.0%50.0%
57.14%75.68839,88833.3%75.0%
33.33%66.51,15612,94033.3%33.3%
50.00%67.81,13511,64675.0%0.0%
66.67%65.61,45212,13166.7%66.7%
66.67%64.21,21414,7070.0%80.0%
16.67%64.91,26311,66350.0%0.0%
66.67%64.296910,25233.3%100.0%
33.33%63.58308,01540.0%0.0%
50.00%63.574010,87450.0%50.0%
50.00%63.874611,61850.0%50.0%
40.00%56.11,12016,2270.0%66.7%
20.00%54.97547,40233.3%0.0%
60.00%51.66527,47050.0%66.7%
20.00%56.774712,17550.0%0.0%
40.00%56.71,0769,33325.0%100.0%
60.00%53.18248,975100.0%0.0%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Xerath vs Ivern - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xerath do against Ivern in League of Legends?

Xerath wins the Xerath vs Ivern 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 Xerath do against Ivern in the early game?

In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Ivern with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Ivern in the late game?

In the late game, Xerath takes over the Xerath vs Ivern 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 Xerath vs Ivern 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 Xerath build against Ivern?

The best Xerath build against Ivern includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Horizon Focus with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Xerath runes against Ivern?

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

Does Xerath counter Ivern?

Yes, Xerath has a favorable matchup against Ivern with a 60.0% win rate. Xerath strongly counters Ivern in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Xerath against Ivern?

When playing Xerath against Ivern, 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.