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How to Win Xerath vs Galio Counter MatchupXerath is in the a tier of champions

Xerath vs Galio

How to Beat Galio as Xerath in LoLXerath is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Galio as Xerath

based on 4,030 Xerath vs Galio matchups
Win Rate
50.5 %
K/D/A
2.96
Pick Rate
2.7 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We at MOBA Champion analyze millions of ranked League of Legends games each week. In our database, Xerath engaged Galio 4030 times. Having so many matchups for Xerath versus Galio gives us faith in our capability to provide enlightening stats and a recommended build to destroy Galio. This particular champ pairing is somewhat rare. Xerath encounters Galio in only 2.7% of his games.

Xerath vs Galio Matchup Summary

Xerath has done a ok job of countering Galio. On average, he wins a acceptable 50.5% of the time the champs face each other in. In Xerath versus Galio rounds, Xerath’s side is 0.0% more expected to get first blood. This implies that he most likely will be able to get first blood against Galio.

Best Xerath vs Galio Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Amplifying TomeLost Chapter

Core Xerath Items

~22 Mins
Horizon FocusShadowflameLuden's Companion

Optional Items

Rabadon's DeathcapStormsurgeVoid StaffLiandry's Torment

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Xerath to level upq
>
Second ability for Xerath to level upw
>
Last skill for Xerath to max oute

Runes

SorceryArcane CometManaflow BandTranscendenceScorch
PrecisionPresence of MindCoup de Grace
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceArmor
Xerath's passive ability p
Xerath's q ability q
Xerath's w ability w
Xerath's e ability e
Xerath's ultimate ability r
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Guide to Countering Galio as Xerath

Tips for Playing as Xerath against Galio

If you stun an enemy with Shocking Orb, follow up with a guaranteed center hit on Eye of Destruction.

It's easier to land Arcanopulse on an enemy when they're moving toward or away from you, rather than side to side.

Eye of Destruction will make landing Arcanopulse easier as the target will be slowed.

Advice to Win Against Galio

Galio cannot traverse walls with Justice Punch.

Galio moves slower when he is charging Shield of Durand.

Hero's Entrance can be interrupted before Galio jumps into the air.

Xerath vs Galio Counter Stats

Xerath Image
Win Rate
50.5 %
VS
Win Rate
49.5 %
Galio Image
5.6
< Kills >
5.8
5.4
< Deaths >
6.3
10.4
< Assists >
9
1.26
< Killing Sprees >
1.33
103
< Minions Killed >
142
0.07
< Dragons Killed >
0.06
0.4
< Inhibitors >
0.43
799
< Physical Damage >
465
21,943
< Magic Damage >
19,583
819
< True Damage >
540
23,562
< Damage Dealt >
20,588
16,228
< Damage Taken >
25,773
11,084
< Gold Earned >
11,117
1.58
< Towers >
1.69
0.02
< Baron Takedowns >
0.01
1,414
< Total Healing >
2,655
12,935
< Experience >
13,958
39
< Vision Score >
23
18
< Wards Placed >
11
191
< Time Dealing CC >
120

How to Counter Galio with Xerath in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here feature some significant Xerath vs. Galio counter stats that may help us explain the differences between this pair of champions. As an example, Xerath’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Galio’s KDA ratio of NaN, indicating that Xerath may be more central to his team's team fighting capacity than Galio..

Xerath normally has a similar longest kill spree as his enemy does. Commonly, he receives less damage than Galio. This often reflects differing health capacities; however, it can also imply that the one champion has less mobility and thus is not able to escape additional damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Xerath and Galio

Damage Types Compared

Xerath
Galio
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Xerath
Galio

Who is Better, Xerath or Galio?

Both League champs are great. Both have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Xerath usually fairs equally well when taking on Galio, with a 50.5% win rate. As a result, Xerath makes an ok counter to Galio.

While Xerath does have a higher win rate than Galio, when on opposite teams, Xerath also has a much greater level of difficulty that makes him a more complex champ to pick up and master. You should be careful when picking Xerath into Galioas his relative depth means that you may not be able to reach his full potential without a significant amount of practice beforehand.

Moreover, Xerath has some amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Galio. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when fighting champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Xerath vs Galio matchups, Xerath is the better champ with a similar win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during teamfights.

Xerath is a decent counter to Galio. Make sure you focus your gameplay on increasing your gold income and destroying objectives. If you are able to do that, you should hold your own as Xerath against Galio.

Other Champion Matchups Against Xerath

Xerath Loses Against

FizzFizz44.7% winrateDr. MundoDr. Mundo46.5% winrateLilliaLillia46.8% winrateMaokaiMaokai46.9% winrate

Xerath Wins Against

EliseElise57.8% winrateHweiHwei56.2% winrateRenektonRenekton54.6% winrateYuumiYuumi54.5% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

TaricTaric+ 53.8% 746 GamesBardBard+ 53.9% 1908 GamesTrundleTrundle+ 54% 9886 GamesAurelion SolAurelion Sol+ 54% 1403 Games

Additional Information for Xerath Players

How We Calculated Our Xerath vs Galio Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Galio as Xerath, we analyzed 4,030 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Galio as Xerath comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To learn all of the intricacies of Xerath in order to counter Galio during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to learn a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you listen to the build and suggestions presented above, you will grow your win rate significantly and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Xerath usually gets a similar amount of CS relative to Galio. Champions who typically don't get much CS typically don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as supports. They are able to scale well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champions with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically require many items to be effective. In either case, try to surpass the numbers displayed on this page to do well.

The best items to have in your Xerath versus Galio build include Horizon Focus, Shadowflame, and Luden's Companion. When Xerath included at least these three pieces in his build, he did significantly better countering Galio than with most other typical builds. In fact, Xerath had an average winrate of 50.5% when countering Galio with this counter build.

To have the best likelihood of annihilating Galio as Xerath, Xerath players should take the Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch, Coup de Grace, and Presence of Mind runes from the Sorcery and Precision rune sets. Out of all the rune sets players chose for Xerath vs Galio battles, this composite of runes resulted in the best win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 50.5% win rate overall.

By default, tips, statistics, and builds on how to beat Galio as Xerath are given for all skill levels combined. To scope the stats and builds to a distinct player tier, you can use the selection menu above.