Xerath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Xerathvs Jayce

AMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xerath vs Jayce is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jayce wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Xerath based on 7 games. Jayce 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 Jayce 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
Jayce - 28.6% win rateJayce(28.6%)
Xerath - 28.6% win rate in this matchup
Xerath
28.6% WR
VS
Jayce vs Xerath matchup - 71.4% win rate
Jayce
71.4% WR

Who Wins the Xerath vs Jayce Matchup?

Jayce wins the Xerath vs Jayce matchup
Winner
Jayce
Matches: 7
28.6%
Win Rate
71.4%
7.1
CS / min
6.3
943
DMG / min
746
11,897
Gold / game
12,028
75
Heal / min
139
278
DMG Mitigated / min
572
0.8
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Xerath vs Jayce Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Jayce matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Jayce wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Xerath's 28.6%, giving Jayce a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Jayce 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 crowd control, where Xerath leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jayce has a strong advantage in this matchup. Xerath players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Jayce 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.

Xerath vs Jayce Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Jayce in League of Legends

Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Jayce, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Xerath holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.1Xerath
6.3Jayce
Xerath edges out Jayce by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Xerath.
Damage
943Xerath
746Jayce
Xerath heavily out-damages Jayce by 197 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jayce 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
11,897Xerath
12,028Jayce
Xerath and Jayce generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 131 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Xerath
0.4Jayce
Xerath provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Jayce, 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
353Xerath
711Jayce
Jayce vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 359 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jayce 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 Jayce

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Jayce, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Jayce are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Horizon Focus. 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 Jayce matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jayce
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Xerath early game win rateXerath0.0%
Jayce early game win rateJayce100.0%
Late Game
Jayce
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Xerath late game win rateXerath40.0%
Jayce late game win rateJayce60.0%

Jayce 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 Jayce can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jayce is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Xerath. Extended games heavily favor Jayce, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Jayce 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 Xerath Runes Against Jayce

Sorcery rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs JayceSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Xerath rune vs JayceAxiom Arcanist - best Xerath rune vs JayceTranscendence - best Xerath rune vs JayceGathering Storm - best Xerath rune vs Jayce
Precision rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs JaycePrecision
Presence of Mind - best Xerath rune vs JayceCoup de Grace - best Xerath rune vs Jayce
100.0% WR

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


Xerath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.10%2264.190111,37847.6%56.3%
53.53%1705.51,01911,14357.5%50.0%
57.35%1366.596712,86456.0%58.1%
50.77%1306.41,01611,92856.4%46.7%
58.97%1176.41,09211,74861.9%55.6%
56.48%1086.395011,86166.7%49.2%
54.37%1036.61,04112,80256.4%53.1%
47.25%912.08079,91742.5%51.0%
48.84%863.71,02111,59160.5%39.6%
55.00%806.298711,67452.8%56.8%
44.30%796.496711,80636.1%51.2%
51.95%772.180210,33052.9%51.2%
58.44%773.51,02611,59880.0%48.1%
48.68%766.31,00812,30736.4%53.7%
43.42%762.185110,76453.1%36.4%
42.67%756.088012,31040.0%44.4%
60.81%746.31,05013,00769.0%55.6%
54.17%726.596012,59958.1%51.2%
47.89%712.08309,99464.7%32.4%
54.29%701.988710,61148.5%59.5%
48.53%686.197311,99339.4%57.1%
49.25%676.41,02912,09146.4%51.3%
46.27%676.191112,17648.0%45.2%
51.52%662.993210,79856.0%48.8%
39.68%635.988511,75759.3%25.0%
59.02%613.387511,03352.2%63.2%
52.46%616.71,05311,97153.1%51.7%
57.89%572.492011,31866.7%52.8%
48.21%566.01,01011,93338.7%60.0%
33.93%561.978910,11940.9%29.4%
43.40%531.98129,55959.1%32.3%
53.85%526.597512,06760.0%48.1%
60.00%505.391611,86962.5%58.8%
44.00%506.199711,74247.6%41.4%
53.06%492.688811,35441.2%59.4%
46.94%491.97759,60660.0%33.3%
59.18%496.092011,94255.6%61.3%
50.00%486.61,02512,13550.0%50.0%
71.74%466.61,11913,11070.6%72.4%
45.45%446.01,09611,87339.1%52.4%
55.81%436.71,12412,59572.2%44.0%
34.88%436.493812,16240.0%32.1%
41.86%432.288110,80420.0%53.6%
34.15%412.283010,59346.7%26.9%
44.74%386.096912,24227.3%51.9%
44.74%381.981110,69050.0%41.7%
41.67%361.987211,86063.6%32.0%
51.52%331.96559,32052.9%50.0%
50.00%323.394011,87850.0%50.0%
50.00%326.51,03013,84157.1%48.0%
37.50%326.397011,68727.8%50.0%
54.84%316.61,06811,48952.6%58.3%
54.84%312.083310,61058.3%52.6%
60.00%302.51,05111,10866.7%57.1%
53.33%306.295112,75662.5%50.0%
66.67%306.61,08113,08654.5%73.7%
46.43%286.11,17813,59763.6%35.3%
37.04%272.187511,13427.3%43.8%
62.96%276.11,04413,43766.7%61.1%
52.00%253.21,00311,03558.3%46.1%
54.17%246.498711,45654.5%53.9%
62.50%241.787911,412100.0%43.8%
52.17%237.21,16813,09760.0%37.5%
63.64%226.51,11112,63466.7%61.5%
54.55%226.290010,89733.3%80.0%
47.62%212.593511,54537.5%53.9%
55.00%206.41,14913,14066.7%37.5%
42.11%196.593210,90970.0%11.1%
42.11%196.41,00011,60550.0%36.4%
68.42%195.51,11413,65766.7%69.2%
70.59%171.883210,67844.4%100.0%
64.71%173.997711,15750.0%77.8%
70.59%173.399713,61980.0%66.7%
35.29%176.81,04312,24933.3%37.5%
68.75%161.983010,41562.5%75.0%
56.25%166.31,20014,54966.7%50.0%
50.00%161.87409,67850.0%50.0%
80.00%156.21,29815,351100.0%76.9%
60.00%156.01,29712,72040.0%70.0%
57.14%146.11,05113,69062.5%50.0%
57.14%145.51,14712,312100.0%40.0%
50.00%147.31,02713,09857.1%42.9%
35.71%141.879910,26850.0%30.0%
61.54%136.31,00210,19570.0%33.3%
75.00%126.894813,965100.0%57.1%
45.45%116.11,1519,95042.9%50.0%
18.18%115.294813,45820.0%16.7%
36.36%111.986911,03760.0%16.7%
18.18%116.394611,94333.3%12.5%
27.27%116.71,14514,0060.0%30.0%
36.36%116.31,06414,55533.3%37.5%
50.00%106.91,05013,13433.3%75.0%
50.00%102.38329,87650.0%50.0%
50.00%105.71,08013,11666.7%42.9%
50.00%106.41,01012,35850.0%50.0%
50.00%102.190311,308100.0%44.4%
33.33%92.687611,66650.0%20.0%
44.44%96.31,10713,24450.0%40.0%
55.56%96.791711,36840.0%75.0%
87.50%86.81,17515,373100.0%75.0%
37.50%86.31,13212,70850.0%33.3%
42.86%74.194311,32133.3%50.0%
28.57%77.194311,8970.0%40.0%
100.00%73.281612,056100.0%100.0%
33.33%66.395111,96733.3%33.3%
66.67%66.91,10713,61950.0%75.0%
33.33%65.983811,348100.0%20.0%
20.00%52.17219,8100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.898014,683100.0%50.0%
20.00%57.01,03212,07050.0%0.0%
100.00%56.31,0228,762100.0%100.0%
60.00%57.61,17413,71766.7%50.0%
60.00%53.71,12711,411100.0%50.0%

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Xerath vs Jayce - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xerath do against Jayce in League of Legends?

Jayce wins the Xerath vs Jayce matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Xerath's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Xerath do against Jayce in the early game?

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

How does Xerath do against Jayce in the late game?

In the late game, Jayce takes over the Xerath vs Jayce matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Jayce scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xerath vs Jayce matchup?

Jayce wins the matchup against Xerath with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Jayce is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Xerath build against Jayce?

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

What are the best Xerath runes against Jayce?

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

Does Xerath counter Jayce?

No, Xerath struggles against Jayce with only a 28.6% win rate. Jayce has the advantage in this matchup. Xerath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jayce's lead.

How do I play Xerath against Jayce?

When playing Xerath against Jayce, play cautiously and avoid Jayce's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Jayce has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.