
Xerath the Magus Ascendant
Xerath is an Ascended Magus of ancient Shurima, a being of arcane energy writhing in the broken shards of a magical sarcophagus. For millennia, he was trapped beneath the desert sands, but the rise of Shurima freed him from his ancient prison. Driven insane with power, he now seeks to take what he believes is rightfully his and replace the upstart civilizations of the world with one fashioned in his image.


Mana Surge
Xerath's basic attacks periodically restore Mana. Whenever Xerath kills a unit, this cooldown is reduced.


Arcanopulse
Fires a long-range beam of energy, dealing magic damage to all targets hit.
Cost:- 80/
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Cooldown:- 9/
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Range:- 750


Eye of Destruction
Calls down a barrage of arcane energy, slowing and dealing magic damage to all enemies in an area. Targets in the middle receive additional damage and a stronger slow.
Cost:- 80/
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Cooldown:- 14/
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Range:- 1000


Shocking Orb
Deals magic damage to an enemy and stuns them.
Cost:- 60/
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Cooldown:- 13/
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Range:- 1050


Rite of the Arcane
Xerath immobilizes himself and gains numerous long-range barrages.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 130/
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- 100
Range:- 5000
- Mage,
- Support
Patch 26.1 Xerath Changes
Quick overview of Xerath's optimal setup in League of Legends. Xerath's top build includes Swiftmarch, Shadowflame, Horizon Focus, using Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Absolute Focus for maximum effectiveness. Xerath performs well against Akshan, Velkoz, Viktor but struggles against Ekko, Morgana, Milio.
- Xerath's Top Build
- Xerath's Best Runes
- Xerath's Top Matchups
- Xerath's Counters
Xerath's base statistics in League of Legends. Xerath has 596 base health, 55 attack damage, 22 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Xerath's stats is crucial for maximizing Xerath's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Xerath's stats against other champions to see how Xerath ranks.
AP:0
AD:55(3 per level)
AS:0(1.36 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:400(22 per level)
Mana Regen:6(0.8 per level)
Health:596(106 per level)
Health Regen:5(0.55 per level)
Armor:22(4.7 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:340
Attack Range:525(525 per level)
Xerath Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Xerath Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 54.80% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 49.66% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Xerath Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Xerath's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 75.0%, Late Game: 61.0%, Objective Control: 42.8%, Supportive Strength: 34.6%, Creep Farming: 47.1%, Damage: 91.9%. These percentile rankings show how Xerath compares to other champions in each category.
Xerath demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 2.5% decrease from Iron to Diamond tiers. This pattern suggests that Xerath may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Xerath achieves a 50.1% win rate, which gradually declines to 47.6% in Diamond. This trend often indicates that Xerath's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (50.1%), Bronze (52.3%), Silver (51.1%), Gold (51.9%), Platinum (49.1%)) suggests that while Xerath can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Xerath's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Xerath is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Xerath, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Xerath at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
When to Pick Xerath
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.82%) shows reliable performance
- Strong matchups against Akshan and Vel'Koz
- Optimal rune setup achieves 72.2% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Ekko (38.5% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Xerath into favorable matchups like Akshan where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Sorcery + $Precision rune setup for a $72.2% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Xerath Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Xerath in League of Legends?
Xerath is currently A tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Xerath ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Xerath's win rate?
Xerath has a 50.82% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Xerath's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Xerath?
Champions similar to Xerath include Neeko, Vex, and Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Xerath in League of Legends.
How does Xerath perform during different match durations?
Xerath's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Xerath's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Xerath's performance at different game lengths.







