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How to Play XerathSupport Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Xerath Support build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Mana SurgePArcanopulseQEye of DestructionWShocking OrbERite of the ArcaneR
Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeC#41of 50 Support champions
Win rate49.0%vs 50.4% role avg
Pick rate3.7%23rd most picked Support
Ban rate11.6%

Xerath Support Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (3.7% pick rate, 46.1% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

46.1% WR
SorceryPRIMARY
Arcane CometKEYSTONE
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
PrecisionSECONDARY
Presence of Mind
Coup de Grace
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashHealHeal

Skill order

ArcanopulseQEye of DestructionWShocking OrbEMax Q first
Arcanopulse24579
Eye of Destruction18101213
Shocking Orb31415
Rite of the Arcane611

Item build

3.7% pick
StartingHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth Potion + Health Potion
Core buildLuden's EchoLuden's EchoHorizon FocusHorizon FocusShadowflameShadowflame
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalZaz'Zak's RealmspikeZaz'Zak's RealmspikeLuden's EchoLuden's EchoHorizon FocusHorizon FocusShadowflameShadowflameOblivion OrbOblivion OrbStormsurgeStormsurge

Xerath Support meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Xerath holds a 49.0% win rate in the Support role on Patch 26.21, 1.5 points below the Support role average of 50.4%. That is the 41st highest win rate of 50 Support champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 3.7% pick rate (23rd most played in the role) and a 11.6% ban rate, Xerath gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Xerath Support held steady at C tier through Patch 26.21, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At C tier, Xerath is a mains-only pick this patch: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Champion select decides a lot of Xerath Support games. The hardest matchups this patch are Lulu (40.9% win rate for Xerath) and Lux (41.2% win rate for Xerath): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Karma (59.6%) and Blitzcrank (55.8%) are the matchups to look for, where Xerath wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Support champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Frequently asked questions

Is Xerath good in Patch 26.21?

Xerath is C tier Support in Patch 26.21 with a 49.0% win rate, 3.7% pick rate, and 11.6% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Xerath Support after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Support role.

What is the best build for Xerath Support?

The best Xerath Support build in Patch 26.21 uses Luden's Echo, Horizon Focus, Shadowflame with the Arcane Comet keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Xerath Support is C tier with 49.0% win rate this patch.

Who counters Xerath?

Champions that counter Xerath in Patch 26.21 include Lulu (40.9% Xerath win rate), Lux (41.2% Xerath win rate), Bard (44.4% Xerath win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Xerath?

To climb with Xerath Support in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Wave management, Using lane priority, and Trading. Wave management: Wave management is one of League of Legends fundamentals. Using lane priority: Lane priority is you bread and butter for map movement in League of Legends.