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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 2 Guides
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath: Calling down the thunder!

Guide by BloodGenisis updated January 6, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath - Do the Electric Slide

Guide by shatterEFFEX updated February 5, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath the Glass Autocannon

Guide by TitanMatt updated March 6, 2012
Season 2 Builds
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath AP

Build by ZooNie updated May 29, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Free P0rn-how to get cats.

Build by QQsomemore updated December 27, 2011
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

King of Sniping

Build by PaarT updated November 30, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xtreme Ap

Build by ponchio updated November 22, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath Pwnage build

Build by goanni updated May 30, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

playing xerath like a guy whos playing xerath

Build by dohertysnipes updated April 15, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

You can hide but you cant run-AP Xerath build

Build by Destroyer3875 updated April 14, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Teamfights?? Xerath is calling that:"Freekills"

Build by S4tisfaction updated January 31, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath, This Bolt in your Face !

Build by Guest updated December 22, 2011
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath The Leader

Build by Guest updated December 20, 2011
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

The new champ Xerath

Build by king tigerll updated December 12, 2011
6.1
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath - 400 Kills!!

Build by ASCIISyaeZ updated March 22, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath - Too Pro

Build by MC WID updated November 13, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

XERATH BEST AP CARRY EVER SEEN!!

Build by Guest updated January 13, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Tentativa Carlos

Build by Kdra182 updated December 1, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath

Build by SaneFinesse updated November 30, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

magic`s rule

Build by Guest updated November 29, 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: 2223285 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Xerath's Runes

Xerath's Best Runes 51%

Win Rate 31179 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 50%

Win Rate 11668 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 8126 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 52%

Win Rate 12165 Games

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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Summoner Spells 50%

Win Rate 44651 Games

Exhaust Flash

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Summoner Spells 50%

Win Rate 13819 Games

Flash Ignite

Xerath's Starters

Xerath's Best Starter Items 51%

Win Rate 259013 Games

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Trinket

Xerath's Best Trinket 51%

Win Rate 74505 Games

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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Trinket 48%

Win Rate 4669 Games

Farsight Alteration

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Trinket 39%

Win Rate 3073 Games

Stealth Ward
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Patch 13.6: 2223279 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Xerath's Runes

Xerath's Best Runes 49%

Win Rate 4974 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 52%

Win Rate 1770 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

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Runes 49%

Win Rate 2021 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 15173 Games

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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Summoner Spells 51%

Win Rate 6749 Games

Flash Barrier

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Summoner Spells 52%

Win Rate 1446 Games

Flash Ghost

Xerath's Starters

Xerath's Best Starter Items 51%

Win Rate 69084 Games

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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Starter Items 48%

Win Rate 5676 Games

Health Potion Tear of the Goddess

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Starter Items 50%

Win Rate 3446 Games

Dark Seal Refillable Potion

Trinket

Xerath's Best Trinket 52%

Win Rate 16503 Games

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  • 3

Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Trinket 48%

Win Rate 9568 Games

Stealth Ward

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Trinket 49%

Win Rate 928 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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Can Kennen or Xerath jungle?

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

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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

¿you gonna wait until de launch of you gonna actualize xerath now??? is my favorite champ so i´ll 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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