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Xerath Build Guides, Runes, Items, and Abilities - Patch 14.21

Xerath The Magus Ascendant

Find the best Xerath build guides for League of Legends S14 Patch 14.21. 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!

Season 2 Builds
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath, The Magus Ascendant

Build by jollygorrilla updated January 25, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

mana haker

Build by motan updated January 7, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

xerath 5 vs 5 map

Build by xerath12 updated January 5, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath by Pix

Build by Pix2486PL updated January 4, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

xerath

Build by Thunderr2011 updated January 3, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Ap Xerath Solo

Build by DiamondDemon09 updated December 27, 2011
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

GT Xerath AP/CDR

Build by GUNEYTURK updated December 21, 2011
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath - Ultimate Nuker

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

Is that magic? I'll show you magic! Xerath

Build by roel7741 updated December 20, 2011
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

QQopOP

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

Need More Power

Build by amazingratman updated December 18, 2011
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath

Build by SirGothic updated December 17, 2011
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath, The King Coverage

Build by ConQuien updated December 17, 2011
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath: Bring Them Down!

Build by Krantzzy updated December 15, 2011
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Imms pwns your magic defence

Build by n00bchiefton updated December 14, 2011
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath Mid Win

Build by psych00range updated December 10, 2011
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Personal Howitzer

Build by Beninobi updated December 6, 2011
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Xerath

Build by Destikahr updated January 4, 2012
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

I will be free! Xerath's pro build

Build by Some Freak5981 updated December 26, 2011
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LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide
LoL Champion Xerath Build Guide

Annie, Brand, Your washed up

Build by NightLorDy updated November 25, 2011
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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 14.21. 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 14.21: 50,047 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Xerath's Runes

Xerath's Best Runes 50%

Win Rate 37% Pickrate

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Sorcery
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Inspiration
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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Runes 51%

Win Rate 30% Pickrate

Sorcery
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Precision
LoL Path: Precision
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Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Runes 52%

Win Rate 23% Pickrate

Inspiration
LoL Path: Inspiration
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Sorcery
LoL Path: Sorcery
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Xerath's Summoner Spells

Xerath's Best Summoner Spells 51%

Win Rate 66% Pickrate

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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Summoner Spells 51%

Win Rate 16% Pickrate

Exhaust Flash

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Summoner Spells 49%

Win Rate 12% Pickrate

Flash Ignite

Xerath's Starters

Xerath's Best Starter Items 51%

Win Rate 93% Pickrate

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Xerath's Core Items

Xerath's Best Core Items 57%

Win Rate 16% Pickrate

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Patch 14.21: 50,047 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Xerath's Runes

Xerath's Best Runes 51%

Win Rate 42% Pickrate

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Sorcery
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Precision
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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Runes 52%

Win Rate 23% Pickrate

Inspiration
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Sorcery
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Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Runes 50%

Win Rate 21% Pickrate

Sorcery
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Inspiration
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Xerath's Summoner Spells

Xerath's Best Summoner Spells 51%

Win Rate 87% Pickrate

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Second Best

Xerath's 2nd Best Summoner Spells 51%

Win Rate 10% Pickrate

Flash Barrier

Third Best

Xerath's 3rd Best Summoner Spells 52%

Win Rate 1% Pickrate

Flash Ignite

Xerath's Starters

Xerath's Best Starter Items 51%

Win Rate 94% Pickrate

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Xerath's Core Items

Xerath's Best Core Items 53%

Win Rate 16% 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 60−390 mana. It restores 30−195 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 0.75−2.25 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
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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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