Xerath, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%
Ban Rate
7.8%

XerathMid Win Rate & Tier

Xerath D TierMageSupport
Patch26.19
Games1,616
LaneMid
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedOct 2, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology

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.

Is Xerath Good in Patch 26.19?

Xerath is weak in Patch 26.19: D tier as Mid — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Xerath's 48.5% win rate ranks #33 of 43 Mid champions, and its pick rate ranks #21. That is down 4.2 points from Patch 26.18. Xerath is banned in 7.8% of games and present (picked or banned) in 14.7%.

Tier
D
Win Rate
48.5%#33 of 43 Mid
Pick Rate
1.8%#21 of 43 Mid
Ban Rate
7.8%
Win rate change
−4.2vs Patch 26.18

Win rate over the last patches (Mid)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Xerath →

Xerath Roles

Xerath goes Mid in 51% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.19 Xerath Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1851.45%
Patch 26.1949.91%
-1.55%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.183.48%
Patch 26.193.48%
0.00%

Quick overview of Xerath's optimal setup in League of Legends. Xerath's top build includes Spellslinger's Shoes, Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, using Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence for maximum effectiveness. Xerath performs well against Syndra, Mel, Ahri but struggles against Akali, Lissandra, Fizz.

Xerath Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Xerath stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Damage to champions: better than 90% of champions
  • Vision score: better than 79% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Damage mitigated: below 99% of champions
  • Healing: below 98% of champions

Xerath ranks in the 18.2 percentile for early game strength, 47.3 percentile for late game scaling, 29.1 percentile for objective control, 17.3 percentile for support strength, 49.1 percentile for creep farming, and 90.9 percentile for damage output.

Xerath demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 61.5% decrease from Iron to Chal 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 61.5% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. 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 (61.5%), Bronze (51.2%), Silver (55.4%), Gold (45.9%), Platinum (42.3%)) 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.

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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 53.51% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 35.85% in 20 minute games. Understanding Xerath Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Xerath include Yuumi, Sona, Malphite. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Xerath in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Xerath, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Xerath Good? FAQ - Patch 26.19

Is Xerath good in Patch 26.19?

Not this patch: Xerath is D tier as Mid with a 48.5% win rate. That win rate ranks #33 of 43 Mid champions.

What lane is Xerath played in?

Mostly Mid (51% of ranked games), also Support (40%), Bot (9%).

How often is Xerath banned?

Xerath is banned in 7.8% of ranked games in Patch 26.19 and picked or banned in 14.7%.

What is Xerath good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Xerath stands out for Damage to champions (90/100), Vision score (79/100).

Which champions are similar to Xerath?

Champions that play like Xerath: Yuumi, Sona, Malphite.