The champions that counter Xerath hardest in mid lane are Fizz (45.92%), Katarina (47.53%) and Sylas (48.53%) — those are Xerath's own pooled win rates. The easiest matchups are Azir (58.27%), Orianna (57.86%) and Mel (56.82%).
46 researched matchup guides for Xerath in mid lane, most-played first. Win rates are Xerath's side, pooled Emerald+ games sampled July 2026.
| Matchup | Win rate | Games | Favour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xerath vs Viktor | 53.07% | 18,970 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Syndra | 52.52% | 14,134 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Ahri | 49.87% | 10,327 | Even |
| Xerath vs Hwei | 52.89% | 8,489 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Sylas | 48.53% | 8,451 | Leans Sylas |
| Xerath vs Lux | 54.37% | 8,397 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Malzahar | 52.29% | 7,830 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Zed | 51.85% | 7,639 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Yasuo | 51.41% | 7,504 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Yone | 50.8% | 7,325 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Lissandra | 52.33% | 6,943 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Twisted Fate | 49.92% | 6,609 | Even |
| Xerath vs Fizz | 45.92% | 6,596 | Leans Fizz |
| Xerath vs Katarina | 47.53% | 6,131 | Leans Katarina |
| Xerath vs Mel | 56.82% | 5,586 | Xerath favoured |
| Xerath vs Naafiri | 49.79% | 5,449 | Even |
| Xerath vs Akali | 49.62% | 5,171 | Even |
| Xerath vs LeBlanc | 50.23% | 5,106 | Even |
| Xerath vs Veigar | 54.15% | 4,920 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Karma | 52.65% | 4,581 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Diana | 50.74% | 4,231 | Even |
| Xerath vs Orianna | 57.86% | 4,127 | Xerath favoured |
| Xerath vs Vladimir | 48.78% | 4,127 | Leans Vladimir |
| Xerath vs Galio | 52.6% | 3,985 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Talon | 50.7% | 3,651 | Even |
| Xerath vs Anivia | 52.75% | 3,564 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Irelia | 49.36% | 3,549 | Even |
| Xerath vs Vex | 51.94% | 3,485 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Ziggs | 52.1% | 3,449 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Zoe | 50.6% | 3,196 | Even |
| Xerath vs Ekko | 49.88% | 3,134 | Even |
| Xerath vs Akshan | 48.72% | 3,089 | Leans Akshan |
| Xerath vs Ryze | 54.91% | 2,983 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Aurora | 53.25% | 2,971 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Kassadin | 50.49% | 2,755 | Even |
| Xerath vs Annie | 52.23% | 2,648 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Qiyana | 53.95% | 2,467 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Pantheon | 54.66% | 2,382 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Brand | 54.78% | 2,289 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Swain | 53.6% | 1,931 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Azir | 58.27% | 1,742 | Xerath favoured |
| Xerath vs Cassiopeia | 55.31% | 1,703 | Xerath favoured |
| Xerath vs Aurelion Sol | 51.44% | 1,559 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Taliyah | 51.28% | 1,556 | Leans Xerath |
| Xerath vs Neeko | 54.13% | 1,282 | Leans Xerath |
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