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Xerath Build Guides, Runes and Items

Xerath The Magus Ascendant

Find the best Xerath build guides for League of Legends S13 Patch 13.6. The MOBAFire community works hard to keep their LoL builds and guides updated, and will help you craft the best Xerath build for the S13 meta. Learn more about Xerath's abilities, skins, or even ask your own questions to the community!

Season 4 Builds
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath: The Lightning Storm in Mid

Build by Macman56 updated March 18, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

AFTER THIS, YOU HAVE MASTERED XERATH

Build by Guest updated March 8, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath Full AP

Build by ebeninami updated February 28, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Basic Xerath Build #nonerf

Build by Doggmogg updated February 17, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath. COZ op

Build by Gaduk updated February 16, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Wood V guide to Support Xerath!

Build by biomagical updated February 12, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Struck me with lightning baby

Build by Kamitsuki updated February 11, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Season 4 After-Remake Xerath Build!

Build by Avengedmetal updated February 11, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Dat Xerath

Build by AppleWheel updated January 27, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath The King Ap

Build by Deathx33 updated January 23, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath I'll show you real magic

Build by boneshake updated January 21, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

ad ftw

Build by wareor1 updated January 20, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath main Diamond 1 giving tips

Build by xxXerathMainonlyoloxxx updated January 16, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath Like A Pro

Build by Guest updated January 8, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

xerath el merodeador

Build by Darkwolfhw updated November 27, 2013
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath

Build by Lime updated March 5, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

WHat Carriedd Me tOT Chalnger - aka Tank Xerath jungle

Build by Markisha updated August 10, 2014
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath is indestructible beast

Build by Krzysztorf updated December 28, 2013
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Indepth Xerath Guide - 'Cause range matters!

Guide by I am Lord and Master updated April 26, 2013
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Taste the Lightning

Guide by Back-P updated December 26, 2012
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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 13.6. 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!

Patch 13.6: 692779 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Xerath's Runes

Xerath's Best Runes 51%

Win Rate 27497 Games

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Inspiration
LoL Path: Inspiration
LoL Rune: First Strike
First Strike
LoL Rune: Magical Footwear
Magical Footwear
LoL Rune: Biscuit Delivery
Biscuit Delivery
LoL Rune: Cosmic Insight
Cosmic Insight

Sorcery
LoL Path: Sorcery
LoL Rune: Manaflow Band
Manaflow Band
LoL Rune: Scorch
Scorch

Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Runes 49%

Win Rate 10166 Games

Sorcery
LoL Path: Sorcery
LoL Rune: Arcane Comet
Arcane Comet
LoL Rune: Manaflow Band
Manaflow Band
LoL Rune: Transcendence
Transcendence
LoL Rune: Scorch
Scorch

Inspiration
LoL Path: Inspiration
LoL Rune: Biscuit Delivery
Biscuit Delivery
LoL Rune: Cosmic Insight
Cosmic Insight

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Runes 50%

Win Rate 7092 Games

Sorcery
LoL Path: Sorcery
LoL Rune: Arcane Comet
Arcane Comet
LoL Rune: Manaflow Band
Manaflow Band
LoL Rune: Transcendence
Transcendence
LoL Rune: Scorch
Scorch

Precision
LoL Path: Precision
LoL Rune: Presence of Mind
Presence of Mind
LoL Rune: Coup de Grace
Coup de Grace

Xerath's Summoner Spells

Xerath's Best Summoner Spells 53%

Win Rate 10604 Games

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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Summoner Spells 50%

Win Rate 11963 Games

Flash Ignite

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Summoner Spells 50%

Win Rate 38929 Games

Exhaust Flash

Xerath's Starters

Xerath's Best Starter Items 51%

Win Rate 211709 Games

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Trinket

Xerath's Best Trinket 51%

Win Rate 65013 Games

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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Trinket 48%

Win Rate 4065 Games

Farsight Alteration

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Trinket 39%

Win Rate 2633 Games

Stealth Ward
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Patch 13.6: 692775 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Xerath's Runes

Xerath's Best Runes 49%

Win Rate 4218 Games

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Inspiration
LoL Path: Inspiration
LoL Rune: First Strike
First Strike
LoL Rune: Magical Footwear
Magical Footwear
LoL Rune: Biscuit Delivery
Biscuit Delivery
LoL Rune: Cosmic Insight
Cosmic Insight

Sorcery
LoL Path: Sorcery
LoL Rune: Manaflow Band
Manaflow Band
LoL Rune: Scorch
Scorch

Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Runes 69%

Win Rate 55 Games

Sorcery
LoL Path: Sorcery
LoL Rune: Arcane Comet
Arcane Comet
LoL Rune: Manaflow Band
Manaflow Band
LoL Rune: Transcendence
Transcendence
LoL Rune: Gathering Storm
Gathering Storm

Inspiration
LoL Path: Inspiration
LoL Rune: Magical Footwear
Magical Footwear
LoL Rune: Biscuit Delivery
Biscuit Delivery

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Runes 50%

Win Rate 1708 Games

Sorcery
LoL Path: Sorcery
LoL Rune: Arcane Comet
Arcane Comet
LoL Rune: Manaflow Band
Manaflow Band
LoL Rune: Transcendence
Transcendence
LoL Rune: Scorch
Scorch

Inspiration
LoL Path: Inspiration
LoL Rune: Biscuit Delivery
Biscuit Delivery
LoL Rune: Cosmic Insight
Cosmic Insight

Xerath's Summoner Spells

Xerath's Best Summoner Spells 50%

Win Rate 12970 Games

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  • 3

Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Summoner Spells 51%

Win Rate 5687 Games

Flash Barrier

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Summoner Spells 48%

Win Rate 1532 Games

Exhaust Flash

Xerath's Starters

Xerath's Best Starter Items 51%

Win Rate 55351 Games

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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Starter Items 48%

Win Rate 4510 Games

Health Potion Tear of the Goddess

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Starter Items 50%

Win Rate 2861 Games

Dark Seal Refillable Potion

Trinket

Xerath's Best Trinket 52%

Win Rate 14220 Games

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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Trinket 48%

Win Rate 8062 Games

Stealth Ward

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Trinket 49%

Win Rate 784 Games

Oracle Lens
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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 12 seconds, Xerath's next basic attack will restore 30 / 33 / 36 / 42 / 48 / 54 / 63 / 72 / 81 / 90 / 102 / 114 / 126 / 138 / 150 / 165 / 180 / 195 Mana. The amount of Mana restored is doubled if the attack target is a champion.
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
70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110
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 0.75−2.25 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
5000
100
130 / 115 / 100 / 100 / 100
Xerath ascends to his true form and channels for 10 seconds. During this time he may Recast 3 / 4 / 5 times.

Recast: Xerath launches a magical artillery, dealing 200 / 250 / 300 (+45% of ability power) magic damage.

Questions About Xerath

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