Xerath, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
1.4%
Ban Rate
7.8%

Xerath Support Win Rate & Tier

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Patch
26.19
Games
1,259
Lane
Support
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 5, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data 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?

Yes — Xerath is a strong pick in Patch 26.19: A tier as Support. Xerath's 51.2% win rate ranks #11 of 39 Support champions, and its pick rate ranks #29. That is up 1.7 points from Patch 26.18. Xerath is banned in 7.8% of games and present (picked or banned) in 14.7%.

Tier
A
Win Rate
51.2%#11 of 39 Support
Pick Rate
1.4%#29 of 39 Support
Ban Rate
7.8%
Win rate change
+1.7vs Patch 26.18

Win rate over the last patches (Support)

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 Sorcerer's Shoes, Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, using First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery for maximum effectiveness. Xerath performs well against Bard, Seraphine, Janna but struggles against Braum, Taric, Yuumi.

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 86.7 percentile for early game strength, 37.8 percentile for late game scaling, 74.8 percentile for objective control, 10.6 percentile for support strength, 91.1 percentile for creep farming, and 95.6 percentile for damage output.

Xerath exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Xerath's performance shows a 57.6% win rate difference between Iron and Chal tiers, indicating that Xerath rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (42.4% win rate), players may struggle to execute Xerath's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Chal (100.0% win rate), Xerath's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Xerath has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Xerath should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (42.4%), Bronze (57.1%), Silver (55.3%), Gold (53.1%), Platinum (51.9%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Xerath's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Xerath an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.

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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 64.10% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 41.94% in 45 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?

Yes. Xerath is A tier as Support in Patch 26.19 with a 51.2% win rate. That win rate ranks #11 of 39 Support 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.