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

Xerathvs Rell

AMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xerath vs Rell is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Rell wins with a 64.3% win rate (+28.6%) over Xerath based on 14 games. Xerath wins the early laning phase while Rell scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xerath vs Rell 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.

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Rell - 35.7% win rateRell(35.7%)
Xerath - 35.7% win rate in this matchup
Xerath
35.7% WR
VS
Rell vs Xerath matchup - 64.3% win rate
Rell
64.3% WR

Who Wins the Xerath vs Rell Matchup?

Rell wins the Xerath vs Rell matchup
Winner
Rell
Matches: 14
35.7%
Win Rate
64.3%
1.8
CS / min
0.9
799
DMG / min
365
10,268
Gold / game
8,974
78
Heal / min
106
247
DMG Mitigated / min
1,461
1.1
CC / min
1.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
30.0%
Late Game WR
70.0%

Xerath vs Rell Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Rell matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Rell wins with a 64.3% win rate compared to Xerath's 35.7%, giving Rell a 28.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xerath controls the early laning stage, but Rell outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xerath needs to press advantages before Rell reaches their power spikes, while Rell should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Rell leads by 1,242 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rell 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 Rell 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 Rell Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Rell in League of Legends

Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Rell, 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
1.8Xerath
0.9Rell
Xerath significantly out-farms Rell by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Xerath a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Rell players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
799Xerath
365Rell
Xerath heavily out-damages Rell by 434 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rell 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
10,268Xerath
8,974Rell
Xerath generates a commanding 1,294 more gold per game than Rell. This substantial economic advantage means Xerath consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rell should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Xerath
1.4Rell
Rell provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xerath, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Rell coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
325Xerath
1,566Rell
Rell vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 1,242 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rell 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 Rell

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Rell, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Rell 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 Rell matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xerath
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xerath early game win rateXerath50.0%
Rell early game win rateRell50.0%
Late Game
Rell
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Xerath late game win rateXerath30.0%
Rell late game win rateRell70.0%

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

Rell is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Xerath. Extended games heavily favor Rell, 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 Rell 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 Rell

Sorcery rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs RellSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Xerath rune vs RellManaflow Band - best Xerath rune vs RellTranscendence - best Xerath rune vs RellGathering Storm - best Xerath rune vs Rell
Precision rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs RellPrecision
Cut Down - best Xerath rune vs RellLegend: Haste - best Xerath rune vs Rell
100.0% WR

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

How does Xerath do against Rell in League of Legends?

Rell wins the Xerath vs Rell matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to Xerath's 35.7%, a 28.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Xerath do against Rell in the early game?

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

In the late game, Rell takes over the Xerath vs Rell matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Rell scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xerath vs Rell matchup?

Rell wins the matchup against Xerath with a 64.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 28.6 percentage point advantage means Rell is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Xerath build against Rell?

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

What are the best Xerath runes against Rell?

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

Does Xerath counter Rell?

No, Xerath struggles against Rell with only a 35.7% win rate. Rell has the advantage in this matchup. Xerath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Rell's lead.

How do I play Xerath against Rell?

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