Xerath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
4.7%

Xerathvs Syndra

AMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches3,013,751
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 30, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xerath vs Syndra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Xerath wins with a 53.2% win rate (+6.3%) over Syndra based on 126 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 Syndra 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 - 53.2% win rate in this matchup
Xerath
53.2% WR
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Syndra vs Xerath matchup - 46.8% win rate
Syndra
46.8% WR

Who Wins the Xerath vs Syndra Matchup?

Xerath wins the Xerath vs Syndra matchup
Winner
Xerath
Matches: 126
53.2%
Win Rate
46.8%
6.5
CS / min
6.7
1,079
DMG / min
855
12,446
Gold / game
12,566
76
Heal / min
100
283
DMG Mitigated / min
326
0.9
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
55.1%
Late Game WR
44.9%

Xerath vs Syndra Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Syndra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 126 recent matches analyzed, Xerath wins with a 53.2% win rate compared to Syndra's 46.8%, giving Xerath a 6.3 percentage point advantage. Xerath dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Syndra 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 Syndra leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xerath players can confidently pick into Syndra and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Syndra 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 Syndra Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Xerath in League of Legends

Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Xerath, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Syndra holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Xerath
6.7Syndra
Xerath and Syndra farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
1,079Xerath
855Syndra
Xerath heavily out-damages Syndra by 225 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Syndra 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
12,446Xerath
12,566Syndra
Xerath and Syndra generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 120 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Xerath
1.3Syndra
Syndra provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Xerath, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Syndra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
358Xerath
426Syndra
Syndra heals and mitigates 68 more damage per minute than Xerath, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Syndra to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Xerath.

Best Xerath Build Against Syndra

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Syndra, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Syndra are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Mejai's Soulstealer. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Syndra. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xerath vs Syndra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xerath
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xerath early game win rateXerath50.0%
Syndra early game win rateSyndra50.0%
Late Game
Xerath
55.1%
+10.3% advantage
Xerath late game win rateXerath55.1%
Syndra late game win rateSyndra44.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Xerath and Syndra, 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 55.1% win rate — 10.3 points above Syndra. 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. Syndra players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xerath Runes Against Syndra

Sorcery rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs SyndraSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Xerath rune vs SyndraManaflow Band - best Xerath rune vs SyndraTranscendence - best Xerath rune vs SyndraScorch - best Xerath rune vs Syndra
Precision rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs SyndraPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Xerath rune vs SyndraPresence of Mind - best Xerath rune vs Syndra
60.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Xerath to press their advantage against Syndra, 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
53.76%4393.987310,62854.9%52.9%
51.38%3276.41,03312,26449.1%52.6%
55.22%2976.31,02111,61650.0%58.8%
53.99%2636.61,04912,67653.9%54.0%
49.61%2562.488710,79849.0%50.0%
46.44%2393.91,01311,92450.0%44.6%
53.45%2326.31,10912,08963.3%46.3%
44.95%2186.493611,76846.5%43.9%
46.76%2165.994311,82145.2%47.7%
54.64%1945.41,06111,72653.9%55.3%
51.70%1762.490510,77952.0%51.5%
50.31%1631.984810,33255.8%47.8%
45.40%1632.08219,79145.2%45.6%
46.91%1626.495811,40152.4%43.4%
50.00%1622.987510,23054.7%46.9%
43.75%1606.296311,30550.8%38.7%
44.59%1483.691411,27544.1%44.9%
51.70%1476.396412,11061.5%46.3%
42.18%1476.41,00011,33634.4%47.7%
57.55%1396.11,10612,50254.0%59.5%
41.54%1306.41,08212,88638.3%43.4%
46.15%1306.01,02311,77949.0%44.4%
53.17%1266.51,07912,44650.0%55.1%
39.68%1265.887711,23443.4%37.0%
44.54%1192.185810,49551.1%40.3%
44.35%1152.184410,81850.0%40.6%
50.00%1146.295511,81148.6%50.6%
52.25%1116.31,02511,81751.0%53.2%
48.18%1106.194711,29147.7%48.5%
49.07%1086.41,09812,55451.4%48.0%
53.27%1075.91,23012,12353.9%52.9%
42.72%1036.11,00711,64338.6%45.8%
47.06%1022.07829,99556.1%41.0%
60.40%1013.697111,40771.0%54.0%
54.55%996.095911,68759.0%51.7%
62.50%966.71,16312,06354.5%69.2%
50.00%906.31,09611,57552.3%47.8%
47.78%906.31,01411,51536.8%55.8%
42.22%901.98219,97452.9%35.7%
46.59%885.790611,08254.5%41.8%
44.83%875.892711,12237.8%50.0%
46.51%862.08789,92351.4%43.1%
48.84%866.21,09412,34342.9%52.9%
52.38%842.283410,73152.8%52.1%
51.22%822.485810,98346.4%53.7%
58.54%826.399411,88158.6%58.5%
45.12%822.286610,69146.4%44.4%
59.21%766.51,01410,98765.8%51.4%
50.00%746.298911,13145.7%53.9%
46.58%732.17879,93051.4%41.7%
55.71%705.71,03312,15763.6%48.6%
47.76%672.888610,75645.2%50.0%
62.69%676.51,06612,53158.8%66.7%
38.10%631.975710,36523.8%45.2%
57.14%636.71,14412,58542.9%64.3%
57.14%633.592311,25656.5%57.5%
66.67%636.11,05812,35066.7%66.7%
50.88%572.495410,41142.9%58.6%
48.21%566.21,03412,02657.1%42.9%
42.86%562.284110,03844.0%41.9%
46.15%521.96698,41443.8%50.0%
54.90%512.990510,26163.6%48.3%
66.67%512.08749,58474.1%58.3%
40.82%496.293110,42743.5%38.5%
61.22%496.91,13512,75461.9%60.7%
42.55%473.994111,02561.9%26.9%
50.00%446.41,06012,11958.8%44.4%
63.64%446.41,00013,05480.0%55.2%
48.84%431.976710,22766.7%36.0%
46.34%416.31,08313,27458.3%41.4%
60.00%402.393610,39677.8%45.5%
45.00%406.51,02512,62042.9%46.1%
52.50%405.81,14211,56736.8%66.7%
47.37%386.51,14412,00435.7%54.2%
56.76%376.61,10914,08262.5%52.4%
47.22%364.68469,73752.2%38.5%
48.57%351.977710,27957.1%42.9%
41.18%345.11,04511,51930.8%47.6%
58.82%342.292710,37160.0%57.9%
51.52%332.084810,87460.0%47.8%
48.39%316.792311,72260.0%37.5%
36.67%306.498011,80646.7%26.7%
58.62%296.196312,41263.6%55.6%
51.72%295.71,18211,07350.0%52.9%
59.26%276.695912,92266.7%55.6%
44.44%275.61,02211,43255.6%38.9%
56.00%252.11,02611,80658.3%53.9%
34.78%232.477010,24025.0%40.0%
45.45%223.594410,15455.6%38.5%
59.09%225.586013,04185.7%46.7%
59.09%222.08549,73455.6%61.5%
38.10%216.91,01612,08933.3%41.7%
71.43%216.51,32613,98775.0%69.2%
42.86%216.51,13113,17766.7%33.3%
45.00%206.01,04713,675100.0%35.3%
38.89%186.51,04812,64242.9%36.4%
38.89%186.91,04711,47840.0%37.5%
77.78%182.084611,967100.0%71.4%
81.25%166.31,08313,01283.3%80.0%
50.00%166.590213,18850.0%50.0%
62.50%163.11,03010,10885.7%44.4%
73.33%157.21,08512,28787.5%57.1%
66.67%156.71,31613,27333.3%75.0%
53.85%136.21,23114,16466.7%50.0%
30.77%136.11,21613,30460.0%12.5%
53.85%136.597411,64350.0%60.0%
38.46%136.21,00212,21820.0%50.0%
66.67%123.096012,00260.0%71.4%
25.00%125.59949,25533.3%16.7%
33.33%126.599812,58720.0%42.9%
36.36%116.090010,50828.6%50.0%
45.45%116.696712,7600.0%62.5%
36.36%114.81,04810,36250.0%20.0%
36.36%116.41,10012,58333.3%40.0%
60.00%106.51,11214,62750.0%66.7%
40.00%105.293211,16733.3%42.9%
50.00%107.186212,23166.7%42.9%
44.44%94.393211,78150.0%40.0%
66.67%96.191511,18666.7%66.7%
33.33%96.097010,82540.0%25.0%
66.67%96.795210,88780.0%50.0%
55.56%96.599913,01350.0%60.0%
37.50%84.97598,3430.0%60.0%
62.50%85.51,00111,89450.0%75.0%
71.43%73.28209,66575.0%66.7%
85.71%74.095611,627100.0%80.0%
50.00%63.76238,21325.0%100.0%
50.00%66.51,1939,24240.0%100.0%
16.67%65.51,18811,40350.0%0.0%
33.33%61.685711,9200.0%40.0%
83.33%66.01,04311,13575.0%100.0%
60.00%55.51,04911,86050.0%100.0%
60.00%56.41,02811,20866.7%50.0%
60.00%51.980410,59533.3%100.0%
20.00%56.61,21012,08433.3%0.0%
60.00%53.81,06013,380100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.593310,086100.0%33.3%
20.00%55.87407,37250.0%0.0%

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Xerath vs Syndra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xerath do against Syndra in League of Legends?

Xerath wins the Xerath vs Syndra matchup with a 53.2% win rate compared to Syndra's 46.8%, a 6.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 126 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Xerath do against Syndra in the early game?

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

In the late game, Xerath takes over the Xerath vs Syndra matchup with a 55.1% win rate compared to 44.9%. Xerath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xerath vs Syndra matchup?

Xerath wins the matchup against Syndra with a 53.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 6.3 percentage point advantage means Xerath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 126 games analyzed.

What is the best Xerath build against Syndra?

The best Xerath build against Syndra includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Mejai's Soulstealer 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 Syndra?

The best Xerath runes against Syndra use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Xerath vs Syndra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xerath counter Syndra?

Yes, Xerath has a favorable matchup against Syndra with a 53.2% win rate. Xerath strongly counters Syndra in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Xerath against Syndra?

When playing Xerath against Syndra, 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.