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How to Play XerathMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.11

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Xerath with MOBA Trainer's best data for every build. The highest win rate Xerath build, from rune set to skill order to item path, for Mid. LoL Patch 26.11.

In Patch 26.11, Xerath is S tier Mid with 51.6% win rate over merged Emerald+ data. Best build: Arcane Comet + Luden's Echo, Shadowflame. Hardest matchup: Viktor (52.5% win rate for Xerath).

SWin Rate 51.6%Pick Rate 5.7%Ban Rate 8.7%Up

Xerath Mid Build (Patch 26.11)

Highest win rate build path (5.7% pick rate, 51.6% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

Sorcery
Arcane CometManaflow BandTranscendenceScorch
Precision
Presence of MindCoup de Grace
Stat Shards
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Summoner Spells

FlashTeleport

Skill Priority

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Item Build

Starting Items
Doran's RingHealth PotionHealth Potion
Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Core Items
Luden's EchoShadowflameRabadon's Deathcap
Situational / Late Game
Luden's EchoShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapHorizon FocusDark SealStormsurge

How to play Xerath Mid

  • Pick Xerath Mid in patch 26.11 when you need a S tier option with stable meta presence. Tier moved up this patch, so Xerath is worth prioritizing in draft.
  • Your main power spike on Xerath Mid is the first completed core item: trade around post-buff spike timing and look for fights when your keystone and first rush item are online.
  • Common mistake: forcing fights without vision or wave state on Mid. Fix it by syncing roams and trades with your jungler and resetting after a bad trade. Use MOBA Trainer drills to rehearse the correct timing.

Xerath Mid Counters (Patch 26.11)

Toughest Mid matchups for Xerath this patch, by Xerath win rate against each opponent (Emerald+ ranked).

OpponentXerath Win RateGames
FizzFizz46.5%2,224
AhriAhri47.6%3,871
KatarinaKatarina47.9%2,082
ZedZed51.2%2,465
TwistedfateTwistedfate52.0%2,104
LuxLux52.3%2,050
ViktorViktor52.5%6,401
MalzaharMalzahar54.0%2,613
View Xerath counters · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Xerath good in Patch 26.11?

Xerath is S tier Mid in Patch 26.11 with a 51.6% win rate, 5.7% pick rate, and 8.7% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Xerath Mid after Patch 26.11 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Xerath Mid?

The best Xerath Mid build in Patch 26.11 uses Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with the Arcane Comet keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Xerath Mid is S tier with 51.6% win rate this patch.

Who counters Xerath?

Champions that counter Xerath in Patch 26.11 include Viktor (52.5% Xerath win rate), Ahri (47.6% Xerath win rate), Malzahar (54.0% Xerath win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.