Xerathvs Yasuo
Xerath vs Yasuo is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Xerath wins with a 55.9% win rate (+11.8%) over Yasuo based on 34 games. Xerath wins the early laning phase while Yasuo scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xerath vs Yasuo 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.
Who Wins the Xerath vs Yasuo Matchup?
Xerath vs Yasuo Matchup Summary
The Xerath vs Yasuo matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Xerath wins with a 55.9% win rate compared to Yasuo's 44.1%, giving Xerath a 11.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Xerath controls the early laning stage, but Yasuo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Xerath needs to press advantages before Yasuo reaches their power spikes, while Yasuo should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Yasuo leads by 985 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xerath players can confidently pick into Yasuo and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Yasuo 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 Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown
Yasuo is favored during the laning phase against Xerath, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Yasuo holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Xerath Build Against Yasuo
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Yasuo, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Yasuo are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. 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 Yasuo. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Xerath vs Yasuo matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Xerath72.2%
Yasuo27.8%Xerath37.5%Yasuo62.5%Xerath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.2% win rate — a 44.4 percentage point lead over Yasuo. This lopsided early game means Xerath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Yasuo is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Xerath. Extended games heavily favor Yasuo, 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 Yasuo reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Yasuo 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 Yasuo
Sorcery
Precision
Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Xerath to press their advantage against Yasuo, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.09% | 88 | 3.9 | 979 | 11,766 | 56.0% | 60.3% | |
| 50.00% | 66 | 2.4 | 809 | 10,007 | 52.2% | 48.8% | |
| 64.71% | 51 | 6.2 | 1,049 | 10,884 | 72.7% | 58.6% | |
| 60.00% | 50 | 4.7 | 1,100 | 12,602 | 62.5% | 58.8% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 5.6 | 1,058 | 12,549 | 45.5% | 57.1% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 6.5 | 1,023 | 11,821 | 66.7% | 52.2% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 6.9 | 880 | 10,027 | 72.2% | 37.5% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 6.0 | 921 | 10,782 | 76.9% | 38.1% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 2.1 | 793 | 10,634 | 55.6% | 37.5% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 5.8 | 941 | 11,883 | 60.0% | 43.5% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.9 | 792 | 9,971 | 46.7% | 31.3% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 6.0 | 937 | 9,063 | 57.1% | 37.5% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 3.5 | 978 | 11,117 | 66.7% | 61.9% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 5.5 | 1,038 | 10,984 | 45.5% | 68.4% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 6.3 | 1,080 | 10,540 | 61.5% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 6.7 | 1,121 | 12,891 | 77.8% | 44.4% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 6.6 | 991 | 12,914 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 2.8 | 973 | 11,655 | 62.5% | 61.1% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 2.1 | 755 | 9,542 | 30.0% | 42.9% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 2.0 | 886 | 10,533 | 33.3% | 35.3% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 5.5 | 904 | 12,007 | 57.1% | 28.6% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 3.1 | 1,006 | 11,680 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 5.6 | 1,154 | 12,849 | 62.5% | 46.1% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 2.8 | 864 | 11,002 | 57.1% | 78.6% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 2.1 | 753 | 8,362 | 63.6% | 55.6% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.0 | 1,066 | 11,961 | 62.5% | 58.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.0 | 1,163 | 10,624 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.8 | 1,015 | 12,364 | 75.0% | 46.7% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 5.2 | 1,108 | 13,374 | 60.0% | 38.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.8 | 689 | 7,869 | 37.5% | 44.4% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.4 | 846 | 10,088 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.6 | 961 | 11,622 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.1 | 1,179 | 13,106 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.9 | 762 | 9,160 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.0 | 1,113 | 13,450 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 3.3 | 956 | 10,785 | 62.5% | 28.6% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 2.2 | 1,075 | 10,393 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.5 | 1,027 | 12,404 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.0 | 732 | 9,641 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.7 | 1,083 | 12,002 | 33.3% | 81.8% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.9 | 1,069 | 13,055 | 60.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.3 | 1,048 | 12,145 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 2.9 | 941 | 11,633 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 3.2 | 992 | 11,884 | 0.0% | 90.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.0 | 920 | 11,173 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 15.38% | 13 | 1.7 | 680 | 8,434 | 16.7% | 14.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.4 | 801 | 8,547 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.2 | 1,012 | 11,180 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.5 | 945 | 11,432 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 91.67% | 12 | 6.5 | 1,020 | 9,871 | 83.3% | 100.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.2 | 1,038 | 10,422 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.3 | 1,057 | 10,093 | 85.7% | 25.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.1 | 792 | 8,755 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.2 | 845 | 9,841 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 1,061 | 10,997 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 1,144 | 12,407 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 1,136 | 9,763 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 976 | 13,748 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 857 | 8,657 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 1,052 | 13,739 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 730 | 10,429 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.2 | 619 | 7,279 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.0 | 875 | 11,413 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 2.1 | 986 | 11,601 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.0 | 1,081 | 11,718 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.7 | 889 | 11,450 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.6 | 817 | 8,571 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 1,066 | 14,645 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 1,304 | 13,613 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.2 | 870 | 9,498 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.6 | 1,099 | 8,137 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.8 | 996 | 12,422 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 1,125 | 11,548 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 4.0 | 932 | 10,874 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.0 | 783 | 9,011 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.8 | 1,160 | 10,630 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.0 | 974 | 11,417 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.7 | 776 | 10,788 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.6 | 710 | 6,657 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 1,139 | 9,320 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 955 | 9,036 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 969 | 15,381 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 1,128 | 11,543 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 1,015 | 13,743 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 1,033 | 14,104 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,066 | 11,241 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,090 | 16,673 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 876 | 7,748 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 955 | 9,980 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
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Xerath vs Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Xerath do against Yasuo in League of Legends?
Xerath wins the Xerath vs Yasuo matchup with a 55.9% win rate compared to Yasuo's 44.1%, a 11.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Xerath do against Yasuo in the early game?
In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Yasuo with a 72.2% win rate versus 27.8%. 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 Yasuo in the late game?
In the late game, Yasuo takes over the Xerath vs Yasuo matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Yasuo scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Xerath vs Yasuo matchup?
Xerath wins the matchup against Yasuo with a 55.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.8 percentage point advantage means Xerath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.
What is the best Xerath build against Yasuo?
The best Xerath build against Yasuo includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame 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 Yasuo?
The best Xerath runes against Yasuo use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Xerath vs Yasuo matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Xerath counter Yasuo?
Yes, Xerath has a favorable matchup against Yasuo with a 55.9% win rate. Xerath strongly counters Yasuo in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Xerath against Yasuo?
When playing Xerath against Yasuo, 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.