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How to Play XerathBot Build, Emerald+Patch 26.16

The recommended Xerath Bot build for LoL Patch 26.16, 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 26.16 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchB#19of 42 Bot champions
Win rate52.6%vs 52.1% role avg
Pick rate3.1%23rd most picked Bot
Ban rate20.6%

Xerath Bot Build (Patch 26.16)

Highest win rate build path (4.4% pick rate, 47.6% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

47.6% WR
SorceryPRIMARY
Arcane CometKEYSTONE
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
InspirationSECONDARY
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashTeleportTeleport

Skill order

ArcanopulseQEye of DestructionWShocking OrbEMax Q first
Arcanopulse14579
Eye of Destruction28101113
Shocking Orb31415
Rite of the Arcane612

Item build

4.4% pick
StartingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth PotionDoran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion
Core buildLuden's EchoLuden's EchoHorizon FocusHorizon FocusShadowflameShadowflame
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalShadowflameShadowflameLuden's EchoLuden's EchoHorizon FocusHorizon FocusBlackfire TorchBlackfire TorchRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapDark SealDark Seal

Xerath Bot meta analysis (Patch 26.16)

Xerath holds a 52.6% win rate in the Bot role on Patch 26.16, 0.5 points above the Bot role average of 52.1%. That is the 19th highest win rate of 42 Bot champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 3.1% pick rate (23rd most played in the role) and a 20.6% ban rate, Xerath is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Xerath Bot slipped from A to B tier in Patch 26.16. 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 B tier, Xerath works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Xerath Bot games. The hardest matchups this patch are Kaisa (38.9% win rate for Xerath) and Ziggs (39.5% win rate for Xerath): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Yunara (51.4%) and Jhin (49.5%) are the least punishing matchups for Xerath this patch.

Other Bot champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.16:

Frequently asked questions

Is Xerath good in Patch 26.16?

Xerath is B tier Bot in Patch 26.16 with a 52.6% win rate, 3.1% pick rate, and 20.6% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Xerath Bot after Patch 26.16 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Bot role.

What is the best build for Xerath Bot?

The best Xerath Bot build in Patch 26.16 uses Luden's Echo, Horizon Focus, Shadowflame with the Arcane Comet keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Xerath Bot is B tier with 52.6% win rate this patch.

Who counters Xerath?

Champions that counter Xerath in Patch 26.16 include Kaisa (38.9% Xerath win rate), Ziggs (39.5% Xerath win rate), Syndra (41.7% Xerath win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.