Xerath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Xerathvs Viego

BMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches1,926,417
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xerath vs Viego is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Xerath wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Viego based on 6 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 Viego 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.

Compare against an opponent
Viego - 66.7% win rateViego(66.7%)
Xerath - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Xerath
66.7% WR
VS
Viego vs Xerath matchup - 33.3% win rate
Viego
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Xerath vs Viego Matchup?

Xerath wins the Xerath vs Viego matchup
Winner
Xerath
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.7
CS / min
5.3
961
DMG / min
781
12,344
Gold / game
13,221
63
Heal / min
374
305
DMG Mitigated / min
758
0.8
CC / min
0.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Xerath vs Viego Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Viego matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Xerath wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Viego's 33.3%, giving Xerath a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Xerath dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Viego players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Viego leads by 764 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xerath players can confidently pick into Viego and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Viego 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 Viego Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Viego in League of Legends

Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Viego, 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
5.7Xerath
5.3Viego
Xerath edges out Viego by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Xerath.
Damage
961Xerath
781Viego
Xerath heavily out-damages Viego by 180 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Viego 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
12,344Xerath
13,221Viego
Viego generates a commanding 877 more gold per game than Xerath. This substantial economic advantage means Viego 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
0.8Xerath
0.6Viego
Both Xerath and Viego 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
368Xerath
1,132Viego
Viego vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 764 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Viego 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 Viego

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Viego, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Viego are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Void Staff. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Viego. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xerath vs Viego matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xerath
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Xerath early game win rateXerath50.0%
Viego early game win rateViego50.0%
Late Game
Xerath
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Xerath late game win rateXerath75.0%
Viego late game win rateViego25.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Xerath and Viego, 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Viego. 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. Viego players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Xerath Runes Against Viego

Sorcery rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs ViegoSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Xerath rune vs ViegoManaflow Band - best Xerath rune vs ViegoTranscendence - best Xerath rune vs ViegoScorch - best Xerath rune vs Viego
Precision rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs ViegoPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Xerath rune vs ViegoPresence of Mind - best Xerath rune vs Viego
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Xerath to press their advantage against Viego, 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
52.84%4583.987810,75150.3%54.6%
49.69%3246.599411,83047.3%51.3%
50.83%3016.299811,28545.0%55.2%
48.47%2622.485510,44948.5%48.5%
52.11%2616.31,08712,12556.7%49.0%
57.61%2436.71,05112,34151.6%61.2%
49.79%2393.997411,81859.5%45.5%
46.96%2306.293011,42550.0%44.9%
46.57%2045.892211,24649.4%44.8%
59.50%2005.21,07012,49859.5%59.5%
53.04%1812.887410,36749.3%55.6%
43.18%1766.298811,96538.6%46.2%
49.41%1702.083610,29649.2%49.5%
44.38%1692.389110,49250.7%39.8%
50.00%1686.198811,81149.3%50.5%
50.94%1596.196511,68547.4%52.9%
45.33%1501.98139,64754.4%35.2%
53.69%1496.195611,72151.9%54.7%
47.06%1362.079010,09755.0%40.8%
50.76%1323.692211,08643.4%55.7%
45.45%1325.789711,33348.0%43.9%
61.07%1316.41,12612,96162.8%60.2%
48.06%1296.51,10612,78061.2%40.0%
55.20%1255.91,05612,10049.0%59.2%
46.22%1196.299811,61540.7%50.8%
42.34%1116.092811,40443.6%41.7%
58.18%1106.41,09412,46462.2%55.4%
50.00%1106.292511,19535.6%60.0%
45.45%1106.21,06511,00341.8%49.1%
45.87%1093.897311,36154.4%39.7%
63.89%1086.51,07712,18060.9%66.1%
50.00%1062.179510,18248.9%50.9%
44.76%1052.185410,78852.5%40.0%
45.10%1025.692511,57139.5%48.4%
51.49%1015.996112,24647.6%54.2%
52.58%972.786011,08052.9%52.4%
46.88%966.295211,38047.5%46.4%
58.06%935.81,18112,74765.4%55.2%
45.56%902.078610,44866.7%35.0%
45.45%886.11,15512,91654.5%40.0%
55.17%876.21,00211,06751.4%57.7%
61.63%866.11,12811,87556.8%65.3%
48.84%862.07579,31250.0%47.7%
45.88%852.085710,15450.0%42.9%
47.06%852.187010,29050.0%45.5%
50.00%842.189210,65659.3%45.6%
59.76%826.31,08913,50362.2%57.8%
44.87%785.995812,03754.2%40.7%
48.72%786.193411,37246.9%50.0%
50.67%756.51,03911,74250.0%51.3%
56.16%733.194810,87956.8%55.6%
46.48%716.394111,66338.7%52.5%
43.75%642.080510,34753.9%36.8%
43.75%645.698212,52555.6%35.1%
45.16%626.41,08212,75252.6%41.9%
50.82%613.490910,38364.3%39.4%
56.67%602.789710,47660.7%53.1%
43.33%606.31,03211,17538.7%48.3%
40.00%602.39039,61622.2%54.5%
59.32%596.21,13613,96057.1%60.5%
56.14%571.989310,54459.1%54.3%
53.57%566.998811,34950.0%56.7%
40.00%551.86398,81740.6%39.1%
65.38%526.81,13013,31066.7%64.7%
49.02%512.594210,90550.0%48.5%
48.00%502.184710,09157.1%41.4%
44.90%495.190910,77050.0%39.1%
53.19%476.31,02411,96755.6%51.7%
36.17%476.41,02412,18340.0%34.4%
52.17%463.992411,50558.3%45.5%
53.49%436.494611,50065.0%43.5%
51.16%436.41,09812,26342.1%58.3%
64.29%422.184810,76073.7%56.5%
51.22%415.81,06811,24852.4%50.0%
48.72%392.179410,80443.8%52.2%
47.06%346.21,00211,73050.0%45.5%
38.24%342.278610,63046.7%31.6%
67.65%342.397410,24592.9%50.0%
44.12%345.51,10712,00331.3%55.6%
48.39%315.580811,19152.9%42.9%
51.72%296.51,02814,17744.4%55.0%
60.71%286.31,04013,39754.5%64.7%
61.54%265.21,25113,31150.0%65.0%
57.69%261.97739,67433.3%78.6%
62.50%246.51,19313,95090.0%42.9%
58.33%245.494611,35370.0%50.0%
45.83%246.595111,92036.4%53.9%
56.52%236.41,18813,07275.0%46.7%
65.22%236.31,19015,18250.0%70.6%
39.13%236.61,05812,43255.6%28.6%
45.00%206.097912,00128.6%53.9%
47.37%196.682211,78637.5%54.5%
72.22%186.31,03212,57175.0%70.0%
44.44%183.31,04812,74550.0%41.7%
58.82%175.393012,71250.0%63.6%
35.29%172.38279,59655.6%12.5%
58.82%173.091710,37850.0%63.6%
58.82%175.895112,78860.0%58.3%
56.25%166.290912,23037.5%75.0%
62.50%161.88058,26137.5%87.5%
62.50%166.51,05313,321100.0%50.0%
46.67%156.51,04311,6980.0%58.3%
60.00%152.187611,626100.0%50.0%
64.29%145.393010,82162.5%66.7%
64.29%146.31,10513,68866.7%62.5%
57.14%146.91,10614,517100.0%53.9%
69.23%137.01,07213,61880.0%62.5%
69.23%132.392512,75366.7%70.0%
23.08%136.11,00510,70322.2%25.0%
58.33%126.81,02211,93485.7%20.0%
63.64%116.897513,53466.7%62.5%
60.00%103.581111,83766.7%57.1%
20.00%107.488210,76528.6%0.0%
70.00%106.31,10611,95650.0%83.3%
50.00%105.71,03211,23225.0%66.7%
55.56%96.41,01511,87540.0%75.0%
66.67%96.31,10411,97875.0%60.0%
11.11%95.58149,51425.0%0.0%
62.50%84.099511,84766.7%60.0%
37.50%85.69289,94925.0%50.0%
75.00%85.81,11711,58275.0%75.0%
62.50%83.51,14014,5350.0%71.4%
62.50%85.59367,92560.0%66.7%
25.00%84.682311,0760.0%40.0%
57.14%76.599413,766100.0%50.0%
0.00%75.284611,4760.0%0.0%
57.14%76.21,15710,74150.0%66.7%
85.71%75.086210,79266.7%100.0%
42.86%72.36308,76433.3%50.0%
28.57%76.294412,5510.0%33.3%
50.00%65.51,12012,04125.0%100.0%
66.67%66.31,24617,07350.0%75.0%
33.33%66.06265,97833.3%0.0%
50.00%64.58529,10266.7%33.3%
50.00%62.882711,025100.0%0.0%
50.00%62.07239,70550.0%50.0%
66.67%65.31,41714,283100.0%50.0%
66.67%65.796112,34450.0%75.0%
60.00%56.41,1059,96166.7%50.0%
60.00%54.51,10010,77950.0%66.7%
20.00%57.31,0529,46033.3%0.0%
20.00%54.97547,40233.3%0.0%
60.00%54.71,18110,87166.7%50.0%
40.00%53.59309,0770.0%66.7%
20.00%56.71,38412,434100.0%0.0%

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Xerath vs Viego - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xerath do against Viego in League of Legends?

Xerath wins the Xerath vs Viego matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Viego's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Xerath do against Viego in the early game?

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

In the late game, Xerath takes over the Xerath vs Viego matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Xerath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xerath vs Viego matchup?

Xerath wins the matchup against Viego with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Xerath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Xerath build against Viego?

The best Xerath build against Viego includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Void Staff 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 Viego?

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

Does Xerath counter Viego?

Yes, Xerath has a favorable matchup against Viego with a 66.7% win rate. Xerath strongly counters Viego in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Xerath against Viego?

When playing Xerath against Viego, 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.