Xerath top build
Stats
Lore
Xerath is an Ascended Magus of ancient Shurima, a being of arcane energy writhing in the broken shards of a magical sarcophagus. For millennia, he was trapped beneath the desert sands, but the rise of Shurima freed him from his ancient prison. Driven insane with power, he now seeks to take what he believes is rightfully his and replace the upstart civilizations of the world with one fashioned in his image.
Abilities
Xerath's basic attacks periodically restore Mana.
Fires a long-range beam of energy, dealing magic damage to all targets hit.
Calls down a barrage of arcane energy, slowing and dealing magic damage to all enemies in an area. Targets in the middle receive additional damage and a stronger slow.
Deals magic damage to an enemy and stuns them.
Xerath immobilizes himself and gains numerous long-range barrages.
Build
| Summoner Spells | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 48.8% | 48.1% |
 | 38.9% | 49.7% |
| Starting Items | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 70.7% | 49.2% |
| Trinkets | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 54.8% | 54.6% |
 | 40.3% | 45.1% |
| Boots | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 92.2% | 50.5% |
 | 4.1% | 38.9% |
| Skills | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 Q  W  E Q Q  R Q W | 60.1% | 51.3% |
W Q E Q Q R Q W | 15.4% | 46.3% |
Runes
Matchups
| Champion | Games Played | Win % | KDA Difference | Damage Difference | Gold Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Garen | 27 | 56% | 0.6 | 5,794 | -475 |
 Gnar | 26 | 42% | 0.1 | 418 | -578 |
 Riven | 20 | 25% | -0.2 | 3,661 | -2,115 |
 Darius | 19 | 53% | 1.6 | 9,042 | -103 |
 Urgot | 18 | 56% | 1.5 | 3,120 | -1,013 |
 Sion | 15 | 40% | 1.2 | 10,430 | 995 |
 Cho'Gath | 14 | 43% | 0.2 | 6,114 | -607 |
 Teemo | 13 | 69% | 3.0 | 8,327 | 1,463 |
 Fiora | 13 | 46% | 1.0 | 3,144 | -763 |
 Camille | 13 | 54% | 1.5 | 5,488 | 388 |
 Sett | 13 | 38% | 1.6 | 8,572 | 953 |
 Irelia | 12 | 42% | 2.1 | 4,758 | -1,347 |
 Gangplank | 12 | 25% | -0.4 | 3,157 | -2,153 |
 Renekton | 11 | 36% | -0.6 | 3,606 | -1,382 |
 Kayle | 10 | 80% | 2.5 | 13,403 | -120 |
 Jax | 10 | 50% | 2.1 | 6,108 | -171 |
 Nasus | 10 | 50% | 1.6 | 6,684 | -929 |
 Mordekaiser | 10 | 40% | 0.9 | 5,617 | 489 |
 Aatrox | 10 | 70% | 1.3 | 8,009 | 1,062 |
 Vayne | 8 | 38% | 1.2 | 3,548 | -936 |
 Poppy | 7 | 57% | 0.6 | 6,840 | 428 |
 Volibear | 7 | 43% | 1.2 | 6,975 | 486 |
 Jayce | 7 | 57% | 1.6 | 4,674 | 705 |
 Ryze | 6 | 67% | 5.7 | 10,299 | 2,501 |
 Malphite | 6 | 83% | 0.2 | 10,301 | 2,217 |
 Gragas | 6 | 67% | 4.0 | 10,580 | 2,761 |
 Shen | 6 | 33% | 0.2 | 16,645 | 1,317 |
 Yone | 6 | 33% | 0.5 | 1,945 | -1,960 |
 Tryndamere | 5 | 20% | 1.2 | 11,058 | -605 |
 Yorick | 5 | 40% | 1.8 | 12,905 | -505 |
 Quinn | 5 | 60% | 1.6 | 6,314 | 389 |
 Yasuo | 5 | 40% | 1.1 | 14,448 | -344 |
 Viego | 5 | 20% | 0.8 | 3,339 | -1,792 |
 Heimerdinger | 4 | 25% | -0.2 | -60 | 342 |
 Kennen | 4 | 75% | 2.1 | 11,731 | 724 |
 Illaoi | 4 | 50% | 2.6 | -3,264 | -1,094 |
 Ornn | 4 | 50% | -1.2 | 2,408 | 440 |
 Vladimir | 3 | 33% | -0.3 | 1,942 | 638 |
 Anivia | 3 | 100% | 2.3 | 13,408 | 1,006 |
 Dr. Mundo | 3 | 67% | 0.2 | 4,667 | -638 |
 Pantheon | 3 | 0% | 0.1 | -5,844 | -1,280 |
 Rengar | 3 | 67% | 3.2 | 8,464 | 784 |
 Lucian | 3 | 67% | -0.6 | -1,439 | -2,055 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Xerath skins are there?
There are 6 skins for Xerath. They are Runeborn Xerath, Battlecast Xerath, Scorched Earth Xerath, Guardian of the Sands Xerath, Dark Star Xerath, and the default skin.
Who counters Xerath?
Xerath is countered by Gnar, Riven, Sion.
Who does Xerath counter?
Xerath counters Garen, Darius, Urgot.
How do I play Xerath top?
The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on top Xerath is Luden's Tempest first into Horizon Focus and Zhonya's Hourglass. Players usually take Sorcerer's Shoes for boots.
Where should I play Xerath?
53% of Xerath players play middle.