Tier
Win Rate
52.1%Pick Rate
5.3%Ban Rate
6.9%Matches
143,335Xerath AP Runes
Build Patch 14.17![Precision](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/precision.webp?v=null)
![Domination](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/domination.webp?v=null)
![Sorcery](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/sorcery.webp?v=null)
![Inspiration](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/inspiration.webp?v=null)
![Resolve](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/resolve.webp?v=null)
![Glacial Augment](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8351.webp?v=null)
![Unsealed Spellbook](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8360.webp?v=null)
![First Strike](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8369.webp?v=null)
![Hextech Flashtraption](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8306.webp?v=null)
![Magical Footwear](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8304.webp?v=null)
![Cash Back](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8321.webp?v=null)
![Triple Tonic](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8313.webp?v=null)
![Time Warp Tonic](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8352.webp?v=null)
![Biscuit Delivery](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8345.webp?v=null)
![Cosmic Insight](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8347.webp?v=null)
![Approach Velocity](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8410.webp?v=null)
![Jack Of All Trades](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8316.webp?v=null)
![Precision](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/precision.webp?v=null)
![Domination](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/domination.webp?v=null)
![Sorcery](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/sorcery.webp?v=null)
![Resolve](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/resolve.webp?v=null)
![Nullifying Orb](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8224.webp?v=null)
![Manaflow Band](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8226.webp?v=null)
![Nimbus Cloak](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8275.webp?v=null)
![Transcendence](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8210.webp?v=null)
![Celerity](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8234.webp?v=null)
![Absolute Focus](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8233.webp?v=null)
![Scorch](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8237.webp?v=null)
![Waterwalking](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8232.webp?v=null)
![Gathering Storm](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/8236.webp?v=null)
![lol:shardInfo.adaptive_force,Adaptive Force](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/5008.webp?v=null)
![lol:shardInfo.attack_speed,Attack Speed](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/5005.webp?v=null)
![lol:shardInfo.ability_haste,Ability Haste](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/5007.webp?v=null)
![lol:shardInfo.adaptive_force,Adaptive Force](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/5008.webp?v=null)
![lol:shardInfo.move_speed,Move Speed](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/5010.webp?v=null)
![lol:shardInfo.scaling_health,Scaling Health](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/5001.webp?v=null)
![lol:shardInfo.health,Health](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/5011.webp?v=null)
![lol:shardInfo.tenacity_slow_resist,Tenacity & Slow Resist](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/5013.webp?v=null)
![lol:shardInfo.scaling_health,Scaling Health](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/runes/all/5001.webp?v=null)
Core Xerath Item Build Order
72.2% Win Rate (18 Games)![World Atlas](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3865.webp?v=null)
Starting
![Luden's Companion](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6655.webp?v=null)
1st
![Sorcerer's Shoes](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3020.webp?v=null)
2nd
![Zaz'Zak's Realmspike](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3871.webp?v=null)
3rd
![Horizon Focus](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4628.webp?v=null)
4th
![Luden's Companion](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6655.webp?v=null)
5th
![Shadowflame](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4645.webp?v=null)
6th
![World Atlas](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3865.webp?v=null)
![Luden's Companion](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6655.webp?v=null)
![Sorcerer's Shoes](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3020.webp?v=null)
![Zaz'Zak's Realmspike](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3871.webp?v=null)
![Horizon Focus](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4628.webp?v=null)
![Luden's Companion](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6655.webp?v=null)
![Shadowflame](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4645.webp?v=null)
Core Xerath Item Build Path
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3865.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3802.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3145.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6655.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1001.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3020.webp?v=null)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3871.webp?v=null)
Situational
![Rabadon's Deathcap](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3089.webp?v=null)
![Liandry's Torment](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/6653.webp?v=null)
![Archangel's Staff](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3003.webp?v=null)
![Morellonomicon](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3165.webp?v=null)
![Mejai's Soulstealer](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3041.webp?v=null)
![Malignance](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3118.webp?v=null)
![Blackfire Torch](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/2503.webp?v=null)
Summoner Spells
![Flash](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/4.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/7.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/3.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/4.webp)
Xerath Skill Order
0![Mana Surge](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/passive/Xerath_Passive1.webp)
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![Arcanopulse](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/XerathArcanopulseChargeUp.webp)
![Eye of Destruction](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/XerathArcaneBarrage2.webp)
![Shocking Orb](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/XerathMageSpear.webp)
![Rite of the Arcane](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/XerathLocusOfPower2.webp)
Win Rate(+1.1%)vs last patch
52.1%
Pick Rate(+0.6%)vs last patch
5.3%
Ban Rate(-0.0%)vs last patch
6.9%
Key Insights
- Prestores double mana if the target is an enemy champion.
- IfQends and Xerath doesn't fire it, half of the mana cost is refunded.
- Enemies hit by the center ofWtake 66.7% increased damage and are slowed by a greater amount.
- WandRreveal their affected areas.
- Estuns for up to 2.25 seconds based on distance traveled.
Strengths
- Excels at poking from a safe distance, especially before teamfights.
- Has incredible scaling.
- W's slow can guaranteeE's stun.
- Excels with items that boost his ability power, mana sustain, and magic penetration.
Weaknesses
- Completely immobile, leaving him vulnerable to ganks.
- Needs to constantly land his skillshots or he'll have significantly lower damage output.
- Eis his engage tool but also a protection tool. He becomes much easier to collapse on without it.