Xerath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.5%
Pick Rate
3.6%

Xerathvs Taric

SMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xerath vs Taric is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Taric wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Xerath based on 5 games. Xerath wins the early laning phase while Taric scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xerath vs Taric 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 - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Xerath
40.0% WR
VS
Taric vs Xerath matchup - 60.0% win rate
Taric
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Xerath vs Taric Matchup?

Taric wins the Xerath vs Taric matchup
Winner
Taric
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
2.4
CS / min
1.1
876
DMG / min
316
7,748
Gold / game
7,085
54
Heal / min
512
241
DMG Mitigated / min
1,089
1.3
CC / min
1.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Xerath vs Taric Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Taric matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Taric wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Xerath's 40.0%, giving Taric a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xerath controls the early laning stage, but Taric outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xerath needs to press advantages before Taric reaches their power spikes, while Taric should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Taric leads by 1,307 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Taric 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 Taric 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 Taric Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Taric in League of Legends

Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Taric, 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
2.4Xerath
1.1Taric
Xerath significantly out-farms Taric by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Xerath a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Taric players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
876Xerath
316Taric
Xerath heavily out-damages Taric by 561 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Taric 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
7,748Xerath
7,085Taric
Xerath earns 664 more gold per game than Taric, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Xerath slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.3Xerath
1.5Taric
Both Xerath and Taric provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
295Xerath
1,602Taric
Taric vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 1,307 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Taric 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 Taric

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Taric, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Taric are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Blackfire Torch. 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 Taric matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xerath
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xerath early game win rateXerath50.0%
Taric early game win rateTaric50.0%
Late Game
Taric
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Xerath late game win rateXerath0.0%
Taric late game win rateTaric100.0%

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

Taric is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Xerath. Extended games heavily favor Taric, 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 Taric 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 Taric

Inspiration rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs TaricInspiration
First Strike - best Xerath rune vs TaricMagical Footwear - best Xerath rune vs TaricBiscuit Delivery - best Xerath rune vs TaricCosmic Insight - best Xerath rune vs Taric
Sorcery rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs TaricSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Xerath rune vs TaricScorch - best Xerath rune vs Taric
100.0% WR

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


Xerath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
59.09%883.997911,76656.0%60.3%
50.00%662.480910,00752.2%48.8%
64.71%516.21,04910,88472.7%58.6%
60.00%504.71,10012,60262.5%58.8%
53.85%395.61,05812,54945.5%57.1%
57.14%356.51,02311,82166.7%52.2%
55.88%346.988010,02772.2%37.5%
52.94%346.092110,78276.9%38.1%
42.42%332.179310,63455.6%37.5%
48.48%335.894111,88360.0%43.5%
38.71%311.97929,97146.7%31.3%
46.67%306.09379,06357.1%37.5%
63.33%303.597811,11766.7%61.9%
60.00%305.51,03810,98445.5%68.4%
60.71%286.31,08010,54061.5%60.0%
55.56%276.71,12112,89177.8%44.4%
55.56%276.699112,91455.6%55.6%
61.54%262.897311,65562.5%61.1%
37.50%242.17559,54230.0%42.9%
34.78%232.088610,53333.3%35.3%
38.10%215.590412,00757.1%28.6%
52.38%213.11,00611,68033.3%60.0%
52.38%215.61,15412,84962.5%46.1%
71.43%212.886411,00257.1%78.6%
60.00%202.17538,36263.6%55.6%
60.00%206.01,06611,96162.5%58.3%
52.63%197.01,16310,62450.0%54.5%
52.63%196.81,01512,36475.0%46.7%
44.44%185.21,10813,37460.0%38.5%
41.18%171.86897,86937.5%44.4%
53.33%152.484610,08866.7%44.4%
60.00%156.696111,622100.0%33.3%
46.67%156.11,17913,10650.0%44.4%
40.00%151.97629,16040.0%40.0%
60.00%156.01,11313,45050.0%61.5%
46.67%153.395610,78562.5%28.6%
57.14%142.21,07510,39342.9%71.4%
71.43%146.51,02712,40466.7%75.0%
42.86%142.07329,64160.0%33.3%
71.43%146.71,08312,00233.3%81.8%
57.14%145.91,06913,05560.0%55.6%
53.85%135.31,04812,14566.7%50.0%
46.15%132.994111,63366.7%40.0%
69.23%133.299211,8840.0%90.0%
53.85%136.092011,17366.7%50.0%
15.38%131.76808,43416.7%14.3%
38.46%132.48018,54750.0%28.6%
58.33%125.21,01211,18050.0%62.5%
58.33%126.594511,43271.4%40.0%
91.67%126.51,0209,87183.3%100.0%
54.55%116.21,03810,42262.5%33.3%
63.64%116.31,05710,09385.7%25.0%
45.45%112.17928,75566.7%37.5%
36.36%112.28459,84150.0%28.6%
70.00%106.31,06110,99760.0%80.0%
30.00%106.61,14412,40733.3%28.6%
60.00%105.91,1369,76357.1%66.7%
50.00%106.597613,74850.0%50.0%
70.00%101.48578,65780.0%60.0%
40.00%106.21,05213,73966.7%28.6%
80.00%101.873010,42950.0%100.0%
55.56%92.26197,27966.7%33.3%
33.33%92.087511,4130.0%42.9%
77.78%92.198611,601100.0%66.7%
66.67%94.01,08111,718100.0%50.0%
33.33%95.788911,45033.3%33.3%
77.78%91.68178,57180.0%75.0%
50.00%86.21,06614,64550.0%50.0%
75.00%86.41,30413,613100.0%71.4%
62.50%82.28709,49833.3%80.0%
25.00%86.61,0998,13725.0%25.0%
50.00%85.899612,42233.3%60.0%
50.00%86.01,12511,548100.0%33.3%
87.50%84.093210,87475.0%100.0%
57.14%72.07839,01150.0%60.0%
57.14%73.81,16010,63033.3%75.0%
83.33%66.097411,41766.7%100.0%
50.00%65.777610,78866.7%33.3%
50.00%61.67106,65725.0%100.0%
33.33%66.11,1399,32066.7%0.0%
33.33%66.19559,03650.0%25.0%
20.00%56.396915,3810.0%20.0%
0.00%57.01,12811,5430.0%0.0%
40.00%55.71,01513,7430.0%50.0%
20.00%56.61,03314,1040.0%20.0%
60.00%56.11,06611,241100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.81,09016,6730.0%50.0%
40.00%52.48767,74850.0%0.0%
80.00%57.39559,98075.0%100.0%

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Xerath vs Taric - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xerath do against Taric in League of Legends?

Taric wins the Xerath vs Taric matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Xerath's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Xerath do against Taric in the early game?

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

In the late game, Taric takes over the Xerath vs Taric matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Taric scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xerath vs Taric matchup?

Taric wins the matchup against Xerath with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Taric is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Xerath build against Taric?

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

What are the best Xerath runes against Taric?

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

Does Xerath counter Taric?

No, Xerath struggles against Taric with only a 40.0% win rate. Taric has the advantage in this matchup. Xerath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Taric's lead.

How do I play Xerath against Taric?

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