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How to Win Xerath vs Kha'Zix Counter MatchupXerath is in the a tier of champions

Xerath vs Kha'Zix

How to Beat Kha'Zix as Xerath in LoLXerath is in the a tier of champions
Mage
Assassin

How to Beat Kha'Zix as Xerath

based on 4,512 Xerath vs Kha'Zix matchups
Win Rate
51.5 %
K/D/A
2.67
Pick Rate
3 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we summarize millions of recently ranked LoL games each and every week. Within our database, Xerath battled Kha'Zix in 4512 matches. With so many games with Xerath vs Kha'Zix gives us a lot of confidence in our ability to prepare actionable data and a supported build to obliterate your opponent. This particular champion pairing is fairly rare. Xerath is forced to battle against Kha'Zix in only 3.0% of his matches.

Xerath vs Kha'Zix Matchup Summary

Xerath has done a decent job of countering Kha'Zix. On average, he wins a acceptable 51.5% of the time the champions clash against each other in. In Xerath vs Kha'Zix matches, Xerath’s side is 0.1% less expected to earn first blood, indicating that he probably won't get first blood against Kha'Zix.

Best Xerath vs Kha'Zix Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Amplifying TomeHextech Alternator

Core Xerath Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapZaz'Zak's RealmspikeStormsurge

Optional Items

Horizon FocusShadowflameLuden's CompanionSeraph's Embrace

Summoner Spells

summonerexhaust summoner spell D
summonerflash summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Xerath to level upq
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Second ability for Xerath to level upw
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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 Kha'Zix as Xerath

Tips for Playing as Xerath against Kha'Zix

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 Kha'Zix

Taste Their Fear deals bonus damage to targets that are isolated. Gain an advantage by fighting near allied minions, champions, or turrets.

Leap and Void Assault have long cooldowns. Kha'Zix is very vulnerable when these are not available.

Xerath vs Kha'Zix Counter Stats

Xerath Image
Win Rate
51.5 %
VS
Win Rate
48.5 %
Kha'Zix Image
5.8
< Kills >
8.7
5.8
< Deaths >
6.6
9.7
< Assists >
5.8
1.33
< Killing Sprees >
2
106
< Minions Killed >
28
0.06
< Dragons Killed >
1.75
0.42
< Inhibitors >
0.34
624
< Physical Damage >
18,672
23,062
< Magic Damage >
1,126
728
< True Damage >
1,030
24,415
< Damage Dealt >
20,828
17,138
< Damage Taken >
35,091
11,253
< Gold Earned >
13,241
1.62
< Towers >
0.98
0.02
< Baron Takedowns >
0.38
1,398
< Total Healing >
17,021
13,129
< Experience >
14,531
40
< Vision Score >
24
18
< Wards Placed >
6
180
< Time Dealing CC >
222

How to Counter Kha'Zix with Xerath in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here feature several strategic Xerath versus Kha'Zix matchup statistics that can help us appreciate the differences between the two. Xerath’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Kha'Zix’s ratio of NaN, indicating that Xerath may be more central to his team's team fighting potential than Kha'Zix..

Xerath usually has a slightly smaller longest killing spree than his matchup does. On average, he takes less damage than Kha'Zix. This is usually reflective of different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also indicate that the one champ has less agility and thus is not able to flee from additional damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Xerath and Kha'Zix

Damage Types Compared

Xerath
Kha'Zix
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Xerath
Kha'Zix

Who is Better, Xerath or Kha'Zix?

Both League of Legends champions are great. Both have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Xerath usually wins when facing off against Kha'Zix, with a 51.5% win rate. As a result, Xerath makes a good counter for Kha'Zix.

While Xerath does have a higher winrate than Kha'Zix, when they face off with one another, Xerath also has a greater difficulty level that makes him a more difficult champion to pick up and master. You should be careful when picking Xerath into Kha'Zixas his relative depth means that you may not be able to unleash his full potential without a lot of practice beforehand.

Moreover, Xerath also has some amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Kha'Zix. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when facing champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion in League of Legends, in Xerath vs Kha'Zix matchups, Xerath is the better champion with a higher win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allies during team fights.

Xerath is a decent counter to Kha'Zix. Make sure you focus your play on increasing your gold income and destroying objectives. If you do that, you should hold your own as Xerath against Kha'Zix.

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

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Additional Information for Xerath Players

How We Calculated Our Xerath vs Kha'Zix Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Kha'Zix as Xerath, we analyzed 4,512 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 Kha'Zix 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

Xerath Build Kha'Zix Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to learn all of the intricacies of Xerath to counter Kha'Zix during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to learn a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you listen to the build and suggestions shown above, you will grow your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Xerath usually picks up much more CS as Kha'Zix. Champs who on average don't acquire much CS often don't need much CS to be effective, such as supports. They are able to scale properly off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically require several high cost items to be effective. In either case, try to surpass the numbers reported on this page to do well.

The best items to focus on in your Xerath versus Kha'Zix build consist of Rabadon's Deathcap, Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, and Stormsurge. When Xerath used at least these three items in his build, he performed a lot better when fighting Kha'Zix than with most other typical counter builds. In fact, Xerath boasted an average winrate of 51.5% battling Kha'Zix with this build.

To have the highest chance of defeating Kha'Zix as Xerath, you should use the Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch, Coup de Grace, and Presence of Mind runes from the Sorcery and Precision rune sets. Of all the rune sets players picked for Xerath vs Kha'Zix counterpicks, this mix of runes yielded the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes averaged a 51.5% win rate overall.

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