Xerath
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
Sorcery
Arcane Comet
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Precision
Presence of Mind
Coup de Grace
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Xerath's basic attacks periodically restore Mana. Whenever Xerath kills a unit, this cooldown is reduced.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9s | 14s | 13s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 14s | 13s | 2m10 |
| 9 | 5s | 13s | 13s | 2m10 |
| 11 | 5s | 12s | 13s | 1m55 |
| 16 | 5s | 10s | 12s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 5s | 10s | 11s | 1m40 |
All your abilities are very long range — stay in the back and poke without taking any risk.
Q (Arcanopulse) charges for more range — use it to poke at maximum distance.
E (Shocking Orb) stuns at long range and the stun lasts longer at greater distance — combo E stun then W then Q for guaranteed burst.
R (Rite of the Arcane) fires 3-5 missiles at semi-global range — use it to finish fleeing targets or assist a fight from a distance.
Playing as Xerath
Tips to maximize your impact
All your abilities are very long range — stay in the back and poke without taking any risk.
Q (Arcanopulse) charges for more range — use it to poke at maximum distance.
E (Shocking Orb) stuns at long range and the stun lasts longer at greater distance — combo E stun then W then Q for guaranteed burst.
R (Rite of the Arcane) fires 3-5 missiles at semi-global range — use it to finish fleeing targets or assist a fight from a distance.
Playing against Xerath
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Gap-close on Xerath: he's very vulnerable in melee. Assassins and engages destroy him.
His Q has a windup during which he slows down — engage when he's charging his Q.
All his abilities are skillshots: move constantly in unpredictable patterns.
His R makes him immobile: if you can find him during his R, interrupt him with CC.
Stats with Xerath
Your best and worst matchups
Stats against Xerath
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Counters
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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