Xerath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Xerathvs Ryze

BMageSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xerath vs Ryze is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ryze wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Xerath based on 54 games. Xerath wins the early laning phase while Ryze scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xerath vs Ryze 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 - 48.1% win rate in this matchup
Xerath
48.1% WR
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Ryze vs Xerath matchup - 51.9% win rate
Ryze
51.9% WR

Who Wins the Xerath vs Ryze Matchup?

Ryze wins the Xerath vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 54
48.1%
Win Rate
51.9%
6.5
CS / min
6.9
1,114
DMG / min
867
12,305
Gold / game
12,424
72
Heal / min
246
290
DMG Mitigated / min
765
1.0
CC / min
0.8
52.6%
Early Game WR
47.4%
45.7%
Late Game WR
54.3%

Xerath vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Ryze matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 54 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Xerath's 48.1%, giving Ryze a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xerath controls the early laning stage, but Ryze outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xerath needs to press advantages before Ryze reaches their power spikes, while Ryze should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Ryze leads by 649 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Ryze is slightly favored, Xerath can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Ryze's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Xerath vs Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Xerath in League of Legends

Ryze is favored during the laning phase against Xerath, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ryze holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Xerath
6.9Ryze
Ryze edges out Xerath by 0.4 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 Ryze.
Damage
1,114Xerath
867Ryze
Xerath heavily out-damages Ryze by 247 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ryze 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
12,305Xerath
12,424Ryze
Xerath and Ryze generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 119 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Xerath
0.8Ryze
Both Xerath and Ryze provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
362Xerath
1,011Ryze
Ryze vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 649 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ryze 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 Ryze

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ryze, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Ryze are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Xerath an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 58.3% win rate across 12 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ryze. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xerath vs Ryze matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xerath
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Xerath early game win rateXerath52.6%
Ryze early game win rateRyze47.4%
Late Game
Ryze
54.3%
+8.6% advantage
Xerath late game win rateXerath45.7%
Ryze late game win rateRyze54.3%

Xerath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 percentage point lead over Ryze. This lopsided early game means Xerath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ryze is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.3% win rate — 8.6 points above Xerath. Extended games heavily favor Ryze, 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 Ryze reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ryze 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 Ryze

Sorcery rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs RyzeSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Xerath rune vs RyzeManaflow Band - best Xerath rune vs RyzeTranscendence - best Xerath rune vs RyzeScorch - best Xerath rune vs Ryze
Precision rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs RyzePrecision
Coup de Grace - best Xerath rune vs RyzePresence of Mind - best Xerath rune vs Ryze
72.7% WR

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


Xerath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.26%3393.989310,99649.3%49.3%
53.37%1936.51,02912,23260.2%47.0%
46.56%1896.898712,09536.1%54.7%
51.34%1876.41,07211,72562.5%43.0%
46.55%1742.584810,16650.6%43.3%
55.63%1516.61,02512,08257.1%54.7%
61.59%1515.11,04712,08961.5%61.6%
51.35%1486.597011,70251.5%51.3%
59.71%1393.994411,24057.9%61.0%
49.22%1283.793211,59354.8%46.5%
44.88%1272.082610,79653.7%38.4%
47.20%1256.086111,08432.1%58.3%
61.02%1183.092210,63267.9%55.4%
51.35%1113.093411,30362.8%44.1%
51.35%1112.086210,31251.2%51.4%
40.37%1091.983910,10236.0%44.1%
53.77%1066.21,01812,32259.5%50.7%
39.62%1065.986511,20644.4%36.1%
50.00%1066.193511,53158.0%42.9%
51.46%1032.083710,36656.8%47.5%
39.22%1026.21,00210,93534.9%42.4%
57.00%1006.21,04212,07857.1%56.9%
51.16%866.01,02311,32360.0%45.1%
50.60%836.41,04312,17462.2%41.3%
51.22%825.993710,73955.6%47.8%
44.30%795.089011,41346.1%43.4%
41.56%776.297111,72445.5%38.6%
52.63%765.691811,20461.3%46.7%
45.21%733.296511,03638.7%50.0%
52.86%706.01,04112,85058.3%50.0%
42.65%686.21,05011,49235.3%50.0%
56.72%676.21,06612,83356.0%57.1%
50.77%656.41,09812,09744.4%55.3%
41.54%652.082310,40529.6%50.0%
53.13%646.192311,06848.1%56.8%
56.45%626.01,07711,47056.3%56.7%
42.62%616.31,02712,06642.9%42.4%
62.30%616.41,13812,04657.7%65.7%
45.00%605.888511,19141.7%47.2%
60.34%582.188810,86750.0%63.6%
50.00%586.41,06712,43360.9%42.9%
49.12%576.41,09613,66866.7%41.0%
41.07%562.687611,35135.7%42.9%
58.93%566.51,01910,94663.3%53.9%
48.15%546.51,11412,30552.6%45.7%
58.49%536.11,06712,23366.7%53.1%
55.77%522.28209,64060.0%50.0%
49.02%512.18119,63655.2%40.9%
34.04%476.31,00212,04436.8%32.1%
55.32%475.891312,24270.6%46.7%
41.30%462.37769,28542.9%40.0%
63.04%466.41,06412,05482.3%51.7%
45.65%466.397711,52245.5%45.8%
37.78%453.288910,54340.0%36.7%
53.33%451.77599,96752.6%53.9%
51.11%452.181010,51450.0%51.7%
41.86%435.71,07310,50226.3%54.2%
65.12%436.61,09612,36560.0%69.6%
60.98%413.490611,30682.3%45.8%
50.00%382.190010,17160.0%43.5%
54.05%376.51,00412,37950.0%57.9%
44.44%361.96558,85258.8%31.6%
47.22%366.287810,87747.6%46.7%
58.33%362.19179,70359.1%57.1%
54.29%356.084311,68056.3%52.6%
45.71%356.41,10512,70454.5%41.7%
65.63%322.388810,61169.2%63.2%
53.33%302.68168,09147.1%61.5%
70.00%306.61,00511,71672.2%66.7%
40.00%302.081510,64157.1%34.8%
53.33%305.895312,22761.5%47.1%
51.72%292.092511,25360.0%47.4%
39.29%284.489012,06741.7%37.5%
55.56%276.81,03112,74854.5%56.3%
42.31%266.11,18512,00966.7%29.4%
38.46%266.21,14711,25940.0%37.5%
84.00%256.51,28514,46487.5%82.3%
64.00%257.099211,62064.3%63.6%
56.00%251.77439,08746.7%70.0%
44.00%255.188711,31925.0%52.9%
45.83%245.387110,59269.2%18.2%
39.13%232.61,02111,34040.0%38.5%
47.62%211.87408,57962.5%38.5%
52.38%216.61,06811,08772.7%30.0%
70.00%206.51,01912,27766.7%72.7%
42.11%196.61,10513,93433.3%50.0%
64.71%176.91,11612,79070.0%57.1%
64.71%177.594611,77572.7%50.0%
50.00%166.41,01511,60750.0%50.0%
46.67%156.299411,40380.0%30.0%
53.33%155.71,15012,19750.0%55.6%
50.00%145.582411,49450.0%50.0%
50.00%141.980110,67920.0%66.7%
71.43%146.487311,03350.0%87.5%
41.67%125.01,12912,40925.0%50.0%
50.00%122.697011,28950.0%50.0%
33.33%126.71,07411,21240.0%28.6%
72.73%116.31,01214,37366.7%75.0%
54.55%116.297312,14050.0%60.0%
45.45%115.81,19114,10350.0%42.9%
80.00%106.81,00312,97575.0%83.3%
70.00%101.97198,14571.4%66.7%
50.00%102.61,06111,19850.0%50.0%
40.00%105.692413,7630.0%50.0%
50.00%102.48009,77540.0%60.0%
40.00%102.773410,03025.0%50.0%
40.00%102.984812,24933.3%50.0%
22.22%96.41,01213,0690.0%33.3%
33.33%96.51,08312,62450.0%28.6%
55.56%96.594411,72875.0%40.0%
44.44%96.392112,979100.0%16.7%
50.00%83.486512,03133.3%60.0%
62.50%84.11,07511,58950.0%75.0%
50.00%86.781911,23440.0%66.7%
50.00%81.89349,05650.0%50.0%
25.00%82.974610,03025.0%25.0%
62.50%86.81,13613,8880.0%62.5%
100.00%76.01,02912,542100.0%100.0%
57.14%75.91,1309,752100.0%25.0%
42.86%73.41,21011,11966.7%25.0%
33.33%62.59847,27620.0%100.0%
83.33%65.91,14015,094100.0%75.0%
66.67%65.21,00011,67966.7%66.7%
100.00%66.31,25313,190100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.81,20611,6770.0%100.0%
80.00%55.71,15914,414100.0%66.7%

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Xerath vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xerath do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Ryze wins the Xerath vs Ryze matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Xerath's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 54 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Xerath do against Ryze in the early game?

In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Ryze with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. 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 Ryze in the late game?

In the late game, Ryze takes over the Xerath vs Ryze matchup with a 54.3% win rate compared to 45.7%. Ryze scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xerath vs Ryze matchup?

Ryze wins the matchup against Xerath with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Ryze is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 54 games analyzed.

What is the best Xerath build against Ryze?

The best Xerath build against Ryze includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 58.3% 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 Ryze?

The best Xerath runes against Ryze use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 72.7% win rate in the Xerath vs Ryze matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xerath counter Ryze?

No, Xerath struggles against Ryze with only a 48.1% win rate. Ryze has the advantage in this matchup. Xerath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ryze's lead.

How do I play Xerath against Ryze?

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