Xerath Counters
Who beats Xerath in Mid · Patch 16.13 · Emerald+ ranked
The best counters to Xerath in Mid are Riven (52.2% win rate), Cho'Gath (51.9% win rate), Fizz (51.6% win rate).
These champions have the highest win rate against Xerath based on ranked matchup data this patch.
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Best champions to counter Xerath
These champions beat Xerath most often in Mid. Win rate shown is the counter's win rate in the direct Xerath matchup.
| Counter | Win rate vs Xerath | Games |
|---|---|---|
 Riven | 52.2% | 724 |
 Cho'Gath | 51.9% | 449 |
 Fizz | 51.6% | 4,903 |
 Locke | 51.1% | 6,479 |
 Naafiri | 50.9% | 1,931 |
 Talon | 50.7% | 1,352 |
 Katarina | 50.6% | 4,582 |
 Swain | 50.5% | 551 |
 Akshan | 49.9% | 2,320 |
 Irelia | 49.7% | 2,062 |
 Sylas | 49.6% | 6,095 |
 Ekko | 49.4% | 2,156 |
Champions Xerath is strong against
Xerath performs best into these matchups — avoid picking them blind into Xerath.
| Champion | Their win rate vs Xerath | Games |
|---|---|---|
 Smolder | 35.1% | 410 |
 Mel | 37.1% | 3,846 |
 Azir | 39.3% | 1,312 |
 Orianna | 41.1% | 2,810 |
 Brand | 42.3% | 856 |
 Ryze | 42.7% | 2,160 |
 Cassiopeia | 42.9% | 1,286 |
 Ziggs | 42.9% | 918 |
 Veigar | 43.8% | 3,633 |
 Tristana | 44.3% | 576 |
 Pantheon | 44.6% | 477 |
 Lux | 45.1% | 4,816 |
Xerath counters — FAQ
- Who counters Xerath?
- The strongest counters to Xerath in Mid this patch are Riven, Cho'Gath, Fizz, Locke, Naafiri.
- What is the best counter pick against Xerath?
- Riven has the highest win rate against Xerath (52.2%) among champions with enough ranked games. To pick the best counter from champions you actually play, use the counter-pick tool.
- Is Xerath good in Mid on patch 16.13?
- Xerath has a 53.31% overall win rate in Mid this patch (Emerald+ ranked).
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