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How to Play XerathMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Xerath Mid 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
TierTier down since last patchA#13of 56 Mid champions
Win rate52.6%vs 50.9% role avg
Pick rate4.9%15th most picked Mid
Ban rate11.6%

Xerath Mid Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (4.8% pick rate, 51.5% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.5% WR
SorceryPRIMARY
Arcane CometKEYSTONE
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
PrecisionSECONDARY
Presence of Mind
Coup de Grace
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashTeleportTeleport

Skill order

ArcanopulseQEye of DestructionWShocking OrbEMax Q first
Arcanopulse14579
Eye of Destruction28101213
Shocking Orb31415
Rite of the Arcane611

Item build

4.8% pick
StartingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth PotionDoran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion
Core buildLuden's EchoLuden's EchoShadowflameShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalLuden's EchoLuden's EchoShadowflameShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapHorizon FocusHorizon FocusDark SealDark SealStormsurgeStormsurge

Xerath Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Xerath holds a 52.6% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.21, 1.7 points above the Mid role average of 50.9%. That is the 13th highest win rate of 56 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 4.9% pick rate (15th 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 Mid slipped from S to A tier in Patch 26.21. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At A tier, Xerath is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Xerath Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Yone (45.7% win rate for Xerath) and Ahri (48.0% win rate for Xerath): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, TwistedFate (60.3%) and Syndra (60.0%) are the matchups to look for, where Xerath wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Xerath good in Patch 26.21?

Xerath is A tier Mid in Patch 26.21 with a 52.6% win rate, 4.9% pick rate, and 11.6% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Xerath Mid after Patch 26.21 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 26.21 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 A tier with 52.6% win rate this patch.

Who counters Xerath?

Champions that counter Xerath in Patch 26.21 include Yone (45.7% Xerath win rate), Ahri (48.0% 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 Mid 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.