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

Xerathvs Kassadin

AMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xerath vs Kassadin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kassadin wins with a 57.9% win rate (+15.8%) over Xerath based on 19 games. Xerath wins the early laning phase while Kassadin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xerath vs Kassadin 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
Kassadin - 42.1% win rateKassadin(42.1%)
Xerath - 42.1% win rate in this matchup
Xerath
42.1% WR
VS
Kassadin vs Xerath matchup - 57.9% win rate
Kassadin
57.9% WR

Who Wins the Xerath vs Kassadin Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Xerath vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 19
42.1%
Win Rate
57.9%
6.4
CS / min
6.2
1,000
DMG / min
815
11,605
Gold / game
12,118
64
Heal / min
246
305
DMG Mitigated / min
836
0.9
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
36.4%
Late Game WR
63.6%

Xerath vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Kassadin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 57.9% win rate compared to Xerath's 42.1%, giving Kassadin a 15.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xerath controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xerath needs to press advantages before Kassadin reaches their power spikes, while Kassadin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Xerath leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin 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 Kassadin 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 Kassadin Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Kassadin, 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
6.4Xerath
6.2Kassadin
Xerath and Kassadin farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,000Xerath
815Kassadin
Xerath heavily out-damages Kassadin by 186 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kassadin 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
11,605Xerath
12,118Kassadin
Kassadin earns 513 more gold per game than Xerath, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kassadin slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Xerath
0.1Kassadin
Xerath provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kassadin, 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
368Xerath
1,083Kassadin
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 714 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin 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 Kassadin

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kassadin, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Kassadin are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kassadin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xerath vs Kassadin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xerath
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xerath early game win rateXerath50.0%
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin50.0%
Late Game
Kassadin
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Xerath late game win rateXerath36.4%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin63.6%

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

Kassadin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.6% win rate — 27.3 points above Xerath. Extended games heavily favor Kassadin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Xerath has the edge early, but Kassadin gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Xerath Runes Against Kassadin

Inspiration rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs KassadinInspiration
First Strike - best Xerath rune vs KassadinCash Back - best Xerath rune vs KassadinTriple Tonic - best Xerath rune vs KassadinCosmic Insight - best Xerath rune vs Kassadin
Sorcery rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs KassadinSorcery
Scorch - best Xerath rune vs KassadinAxiom Arcanist - best Xerath rune vs Kassadin
100.0% WR

The Inspiration and Sorcery rune setup gives Xerath the best tools to compete against Kassadin 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 Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xerath do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Xerath vs Kassadin matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to Xerath's 42.1%, a 15.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Xerath do against Kassadin in the early game?

In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Kassadin 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 Kassadin in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Xerath vs Kassadin matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to 36.4%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xerath vs Kassadin matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Xerath with a 57.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 15.8 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Xerath build against Kassadin?

The best Xerath build against Kassadin includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Horizon Focus with Spellslinger'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 Kassadin?

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

Does Xerath counter Kassadin?

No, Xerath struggles against Kassadin with only a 42.1% win rate. Kassadin has the advantage in this matchup. Xerath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kassadin's lead.

How do I play Xerath against Kassadin?

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