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

Xerathvs Vayne

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

Xerath vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vayne wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Xerath based on 5 games. Xerath wins the early laning phase while Vayne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xerath vs Vayne 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.

Compare against an opponent
Xerath - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Xerath
20.0% WR
VS
Vayne vs Xerath matchup - 80.0% win rate
Vayne
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Xerath vs Vayne Matchup?

Vayne wins the Xerath vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
6.6
CS / min
6.4
1,033
DMG / min
911
14,104
Gold / game
16,389
57
Heal / min
254
277
DMG Mitigated / min
523
1.2
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Xerath vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Xerath's 20.0%, giving Vayne a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xerath controls the early laning stage, but Vayne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xerath needs to press advantages before Vayne reaches their power spikes, while Vayne 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. Vayne 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 Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Vayne, 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
6.6Xerath
6.4Vayne
Xerath and Vayne 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
1,033Xerath
911Vayne
Xerath heavily out-damages Vayne by 122 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne 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
14,104Xerath
16,389Vayne
Vayne generates a commanding 2,285 more gold per game than Xerath. This substantial economic advantage means Vayne consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Xerath should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Xerath
0.4Vayne
Xerath brings significantly more crowd control than Vayne, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Xerath far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Vayne should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
334Xerath
777Vayne
Vayne vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 444 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vayne 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xerath
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xerath early game win rateXerath0.0%
Vayne early game win rateVayne0.0%
Late Game
Vayne
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Xerath late game win rateXerath20.0%
Vayne late game win rateVayne80.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Xerath and Vayne, with Xerath holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Vayne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Xerath. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, 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 Vayne 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 Vayne

Sorcery rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs VayneSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Xerath rune vs VayneManaflow Band - best Xerath rune vs VayneTranscendence - best Xerath rune vs VayneScorch - best Xerath rune vs Vayne
Precision rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs VaynePrecision
Presence of Mind - best Xerath rune vs VayneCoup de Grace - best Xerath rune vs Vayne
100.0% WR

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

How does Xerath do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Vayne wins the Xerath vs Vayne matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Xerath's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Xerath do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Vayne with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Xerath vs Vayne matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xerath vs Vayne matchup?

Vayne wins the matchup against Xerath with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Xerath build against Vayne?

The best Xerath build against Vayne includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Xerath runes against Vayne?

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

Does Xerath counter Vayne?

No, Xerath struggles against Vayne with only a 20.0% win rate. Vayne has the advantage in this matchup. Xerath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vayne's lead.

How do I play Xerath against Vayne?

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