Xerath Mid Build, Runes, Items, and Stats - Patch 26.17 (Platinum+)
Recommended Xerath Mid runes, items, skill order, and build stats for Platinum+ on Patch 26.17.
Data updated .
Tier
Win Rate 51.4%
Win Rate Change -1.0%
Pick rate 2.2%
Ban rate 7.8%
Matches 187,702
Emerald+ Builds Patch: 26.17
Runes 
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items 
Build Order 
Completed Items 
Situational Items 
Ability Max Order
63%
32,902 games
Q
W
E
1
Q
2
W
3
E
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
W
9
Q
10
W
11
R
12
W
13
W
14
E
15
E
16
R
17
E
18
E
Damage Breakdown
Xerath Mid Build Guide
Xerath Mid is S Tier with a 51.4% win rate, 2.2% pick rate, and 7.8% ban rate across 187,702 Platinum+ matches in the World region on Patch 26.17.
The recommended core item build is Luden's Echo → Shadowflame → Rabadon's Deathcap. Arcane Comet is the recommended primary rune keystone. Viego is one of the more difficult matchups.
Review Xerath counters, synergies, and abilities for more matchup and champion details.
Key Insights
- Enemies hit by the center of take 66.7% increased damage and are slowed by a greater amount.
W - If ends and Xerath doesn't fire it, half of the mana cost is refunded.
Q - stuns for up to 2.25 seconds based on distance traveled.
E - restores double mana if the target is an enemy champion.
P - andWreveal their affected areas.
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Strengths
- Excels at poking from a safe distance, especially before teamfights.
- Excels with items that boost his ability power, mana sustain, and magic penetration.
- Has incredible scaling.
- 's slow can guaranteeW's stun.E
Weaknesses
- Completely immobile, leaving him vulnerable to ganks.
- Needs to constantly land his skillshots or he'll have significantly lower damage output.
- is his engage tool but also a protection tool. He becomes much easier to collapse on without it.E
