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Xerath Build Guides, Runes and Items

Xerath The Magus Ascendant

Find the best Xerath build guides for League of Legends S14 Patch 14.11. The MOBAFire community works hard to keep their LoL builds and guides updated, and will help you craft the best Xerath build for the S14 meta. Learn more about Xerath's abilities, skins, or even ask your own questions to the community!

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LoL Champion Tryndamere Build Guide
LoL Champion Tryndamere Build Guide

Best Tryndamere World Challenger Guide by RANGERZX

Guide by TwTvRANGERZX updated May 31, 2024
  • In-depth
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LoL Champion Jhin Build Guide
LoL Champion Jhin Build Guide

[14.11] IKeepItTaco's GrandMaster Jhin guide - Season 14

Guide by IKeepItTaco updated May 31, 2024
  • In-depth
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LoL Champion Vel'Koz Build Guide
LoL Champion Vel'Koz Build Guide

[Patch 14.11] SEASON 14 Azzapp's Guide To Vel'Koz [MID/APC/SUP]

Guide by Azzapp updated June 4, 2024
  • In-depth
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LoL Champion Janna Build Guide
LoL Champion Janna Build Guide

SPLIT 2 | 1YANOU'S EXTREMELY DETAILED JANNA GUIDE

Guide by 1yanou updated June 10, 2024
  • In-depth
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LoL Champion Xayah Build Guide
LoL Champion Xayah Build Guide

[14.11] Complete Xayah Guide to Dominate Your Games

Guide by Amberdragon updated June 10, 2024
  • In-depth
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LoL Champion Lucian Build Guide
LoL Champion Lucian Build Guide

[14.10] [CHALLENGER] Comprehensive Lucian Guide by ๐‹๐‹๐“๐–—๐–Ž๐–Œ๐–Œ๐–Š๐–—

Guide by LLTRIGGER updated June 10, 2024
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LoL Champion Bard Build Guide
LoL Champion Bard Build Guide

(14.11) Lathyrus' Season 14 EUW Challenger GUIDE

Guide by Mr buckets updated June 10, 2024
  • In-depth
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LoL Champion Pyke Build Guide
LoL Champion Pyke Build Guide

[Matchups] Pyke: Support to high elo

Guide by limeheart updated June 9, 2024
  • In-depth
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lol tft build guide
lol tft build guide

THE DETAILED GUIDE TO TFT (SET 11)

Guide by Sovereign Kitten updated June 9, 2024
  • In-depth
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LoL Champion Akshan Build Guide
LoL Champion Akshan Build Guide

[14.8] Phantasm's Challenger #1 Akshan Worldwide Guide

Guide by PhantasmEUW updated June 8, 2024
  • In-depth
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LoL Champion Aphelios Build Guide
LoL Champion Aphelios Build Guide

The Book of Aphelios

Guide by Vapora Dark updated June 8, 2024
  • In-depth
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LoL Champion Mordekaiser Build Guide
LoL Champion Mordekaiser Build Guide

14.11 Mordekaiser | The One-Way-Ticket to Brazil | Detailed Guide

Guide by Your Desired Username updated June 7, 2024
  • In-depth
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LoL Champion Shen Build Guide
LoL Champion Shen Build Guide

My IMMORTAL Shen Build (All Lanes: Top/Mid/Jungle/Bot)

Guide by BaLoRi updated June 5, 2024
  • In-depth
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LoL Champion Leona Build Guide
LoL Champion Leona Build Guide

My Immortal Leona Season 14 Build (All Lanes: Top/Mid/Jungle/Bot)

Guide by BaLoRi updated June 5, 2024
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LoL Champion Twisted Fate Build Guide
LoL Champion Twisted Fate Build Guide

[14.11] s14 Twisted Fate guide - Grandmaster, Halfhand ๐Ÿฅ‡

Guide by Halfhand updated June 4, 2024
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LoL Champion Wukong Build Guide
LoL Champion Wukong Build Guide

Adapt to all situations with Wuju style!

Guide by Shark of Void updated June 4, 2024
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LoL Champion Hwei Build Guide
LoL Champion Hwei Build Guide

[Patch 14.11] Hwei Season 14 Guide By Azzapp [Mid/APC/Sup]

Guide by Azzapp updated June 4, 2024
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LoL Champion Galio Build Guide
LoL Champion Galio Build Guide

(Updated S14) Heartsteel Tank Galio Support

Guide by Nightcore_Nation updated June 3, 2024
  • Off-Meta
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LoL Champion Tahm Kench Build Guide
LoL Champion Tahm Kench Build Guide

RANK 1 Tahm Kench eune guide 14.11

Guide by ToplaneProfessor updated June 2, 2024
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LoL Champion Anivia Build Guide
LoL Champion Anivia Build Guide

๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐ŸงŠ[ NEW SEASON 14!! 14.11 ] - Master's Guide to Midlane ANIVIA! S TIER PICK! ๐ŸงŠ ๐Ÿ‘ˆ

Guide by RezoneVerified updated May 31, 2024
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Xerath Build & Runes

If you're looking for the best rune build for Xerath we've got you covered. Below you can find the best items and runes to build for Xerath, as determined by calculations of thousands of Plat+ League of Legends games. If you are already familiar with how to play Xerath this is a great resource to quickly get a good rune selection for Patch 14.11. However, if you are a new Xerath player we highly recommend reading through some of the guides above to learn why this build is strong on Xerath!

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Patch 14.11: 72,261 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Xerath's Runes

Xerath's Best Runes 51%

Win Rate 62% Pickrate

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Inspiration
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Sorcery
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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Runes 51%

Win Rate 18% Pickrate

Sorcery
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Inspiration
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Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Runes 50%

Win Rate 13% Pickrate

Sorcery
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Precision
LoL Path: Precision
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Xerath's Summoner Spells

Xerath's Best Summoner Spells 50%

Win Rate 47% Pickrate

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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Summoner Spells 53%

Win Rate 29% Pickrate

Flash Heal

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Summoner Spells 51%

Win Rate 14% Pickrate

Flash Ignite

Xerath's Starters

Xerath's Best Starter Items 50%

Win Rate 95% Pickrate

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Xerath's Core Items

Xerath's Best Core Items 57%

Win Rate 13% Pickrate

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Our Stats Powered By LeagueOfGraphs.com LogoOpen In New Window
Patch 14.11: 72,261 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Xerath's Runes

Xerath's Best Runes 52%

Win Rate 62% Pickrate

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Inspiration
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Sorcery
LoL Path: Sorcery
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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Runes 51%

Win Rate 16% Pickrate

Sorcery
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Precision
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Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Runes 52%

Win Rate 14% Pickrate

Sorcery
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Inspiration
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Xerath's Summoner Spells

Xerath's Best Summoner Spells 52%

Win Rate 85% Pickrate

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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Summoner Spells 53%

Win Rate 10% Pickrate

Flash Barrier

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Summoner Spells 49%

Win Rate 1% Pickrate

Flash Ghost

Xerath's Starters

Xerath's Best Starter Items 52%

Win Rate 94% Pickrate

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Xerath's Core Items

Xerath's Best Core Items 56%

Win Rate 20% Pickrate

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Xerath Counters

Learn Xerath's counters and discover matchups where they have an advantage! When you're starting a game of League of Legends you should always keep in mind if you'll be at an advantage or disadvantage against your opponent, so you can know whether to bully them or play safe. You can find detailed breakdowns of each matchup on CounterStats, and you can also check out some Xerath guides to see how to build and play against other champions you may find yourself up against!


This counter data is for Xerath SUPPORT in Plat+ games. The percent shown is the enemy champion's counter rating against Xerath. Counter rating is our own statistic that factors in counter kills, overall kills, early lead ratio, comeback ratio, and win percent to give the whole picture of that champion's effectiveness as a counter pick.

Xerath Skins

Xerath's Abilities

Xerath's Mana Surge
Mana Surge Xerath's Passive Xerath's Passive
Self
Xerath's Passive
Xerath's Passive
Every 16 seconds Xerath's next attack against a champion restores 60โˆ’390 mana. It restores 30โˆ’195 mana if attacking minions, jungle monsters or structures.

Whenever Xerath kills a unit, this cooldown is reduced by 2.5 seconds.
Q
Xerath's Arcanopulse
Arcanopulse Xerath's Q Ability
735
80 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120
9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5
Begin Charging: Xerath begins charging an arcane beam, slowing himself gradually up to 50%.

Release: Xerath fires the beam, dealing 70 / 110 / 150 / 190 / 230 (+85% of ability power) magic damage. The range increases with time charged.
W
Xerath's Eye of Destruction
Eye of Destruction Xerath's W Ability
1000
80 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120
14 / 13 / 12 / 11 / 10
Xerath calls down a blast of arcane energy, dealing 60 / 95 / 130 / 165 / 200 (+60% of ability power) magic damage and slowing them by 25% for 2.5 seconds. Enemies in the center take 100.02 / 158.365 / 216.71 / 275.055 / 333.4 (+100.02% of ability power) magic damage instead and are slowed by 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80%, decaying over the same duration.
E
Xerath's Shocking Orb
Shocking Orb Xerath's E Ability
1125
60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80
13 / 12.5 / 12 / 11.5 / 11
Xerath fires an orb of raw magic, stunning the first enemy hit for up to 0.75โˆ’2.25 seconds depending on distance travelled, and dealing 80 / 110 / 140 / 170 / 200 (+45% of ability power) magic damage.
R
Xerath's Rite of the Arcane
Rite of the Arcane Xerath's Ultimate (R) Ability
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130 / 115 / 100 / 100 / 100
Xerath ascends to his true form and channels for 10 seconds. During this time he may Recast up to 4 / 5 / 6 times.

Recast: Xerath launches a magical artillery, dealing 180 / 230 / 280 (+40% of ability power) magic damage. For each champion hit, the artillery deals an additional 20 / 25 / 30 (+5% of ability power) magic damage.

Questions About Xerath

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Can Kennen or Xerath jungle?

When going through the champs I like to use, I look at Kennen and Xerath's kits and think, "You know, would these guys do well as junglers? I mean, Ezreal and Twitch both jungle." I just want to know if it's possible before I go testing...

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Feeling difficult to deal damage to mages who build RoA, what should I do?

Situation: In the early-mid game, I built Morellonomicon, opponent built RoA. Problem: Feeling difficult to deal damage to opponents who build RoA. As they have higher effective health after building RoA, I feel like 'my abilities do not...

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Void Staff vs Abyssal Scepter

This might sound like a stupid question. On ap carries such as [[leblanc]] or [[viktor]] for example, when would it be better to build a [[void staff]] over an > [[abyssal scepter]] and vice versa? Both are relatively cheap and give a...

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How can I go about reporting someone on here?

I made a guide for Xerath and it has been top guide for 3-4 months and some random guy completely copied it. Really, word for word in some parts with hardly changing pretty much anything. Like he took way that I talk with no credit onto me. It is...

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How to play Xerath?

Hey everyone! I've started playing [[Xerath]] but I have no idea how to play him. I've read guides etc. but they seem to be outdated to just plain wrong. This is how I build: [[Doran's Ring]] > [[Haunting Guise]] > [[Sorcerer's Shoes]]...

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xerath update

ยฟyou gonna wait until de launch of you gonna actualize xerath now??? is my favorite champ so iยดll like to see guides of he with his new changes and all that stuff.

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Next AP Mid to learn and why?

Hey, so I can't really decide which champion to learn next after I have finished with Evelynn. I play AP Mid in a fixed 5vs5 team so I need champions who are valuable in organised competitive play. Champions I currently am able to play on a decent...

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