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How to Synergize Xerath with Ornn on the Same TeamXerath is in the a tier of champions

Xerath with Ornn

How to Win With Xerath and Ornn Paired TogetherXerath is in the s tier of champions
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How to Synergize Xerath and Ornn

based on 3,400 Xerath with Ornn pairs
Win Rate
51.5 %
K/D/A
2.84
Pick Rate
2.2 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

We take in the results of from millions of League matches directly from Riot Games each and every week. Xerath has gone into battle with Ornn in 3400 recent, ranked matches. By amassing so much relevant data directly from the hosts of LoL, we are sure that we can showcase high-quality, usable builds to help Xerath play with Ornn. It is relatively rare for Xerath to play alongside Ornn as allies. This pairing has only happened in about 2.2% of matches with Xerath.

Xerath Ornn Synergy Summary

Xerath does a decent job of synergizing with Ornn. Normally, he wins an acceptable 51.5% of rounds the champions try and work together in. If you want to maximize your potential as Xerath when playing alongside Ornn by learning how to better synergize your tactics with him, then dig into the full build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Xerath vs Ornn 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 DeathcapVoid StaffStormsurgeZaz'Zak's Realmspike

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
InspirationBiscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
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 Synergizing Xerath and Ornn

Tips for Playing as Xerath with Ornn

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 Understand How Ornn Will Play

Volcanic Rupture can be used to set up zoning areas to threaten enemies.

Learning build paths of items can help quickly select upgrades in lane.

The order of your abilties matters! Try to optimize Brittle usage.

Xerath Ornn Synergy Stats

Xerath Image
Win Rate
51.5 %
VS
Win Rate
48.5 %
Ornn Image
6.1
< Kills >
5.8
5.7
< Deaths >
5.5
10.1
< Assists >
9.8
1.39
< Killing Sprees >
1.33
103
< Minions Killed >
105
0.07
< Dragons Killed >
0.07
0.42
< Inhibitors >
0.4
641
< Physical Damage >
627
24,155
< Magic Damage >
23,431
776
< True Damage >
758
25,572
< Damage Dealt >
24,817
16,789
< Damage Taken >
16,476
11,274
< Gold Earned >
11,134
1.65
< Towers >
1.61
0.02
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
1,438
< Total Healing >
1,423
13,031
< Experience >
13,029
39
< Vision Score >
38
18
< Wards Placed >
17
180
< Time Dealing CC >
183

How to Play with Ornn as Xerath in LoL

The Xerath Ornn synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Ornn, compared to his overall stats. Significant differences are areas of focus that highlight how his gameplay changes when paired with this other champion.

Overall, Xerath sees a very large drop in his KDA (ratio of kills and assists to deaths) when paired with Ornn. His KDA worsened from NaN to NaN. This drop shows that Ornn helps Xerath perform worse in competitive League games. Yet, the small difference proves that this performance change is only marginal.

When Xerath is paired with Ornn, he sees a small increase in his total damage dealt. This may indicate that Ornn provides protection for him to deal more damage or that his presence also helps extend the match's duration. Similarly, when Xerath is played with Ornn on the same side, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees compared to when he plays alone. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing with Ornn.

Additionally, when Xerath plays with Ornn on the same side, he on average receives a little more damage than when he fights alone. Getting dealt more damage may mean that Ornn does a poor job of covering Xerath in team fights.

Synergies between Xerath and Ornn

Damage Types Compared

Xerath
Ornn
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Xerath
Ornn

Is Xerath better when played alongside Ornn?

There is no one best synergy for Xerath that will no matter what be his top synergy. Yet, Ornn is a very typical teammate for Xerath. By being on the same team as Xerath, he increases their win rate by 0.9% to 51.5%. This clearly indicates that there is only a small bond between Xerath and Ornn that allows them to perform stronger together than without each other.

Ornn has a much lower diffuclty than Xerath. That means you don't need to be very careful when enlisting Ornn comrades to go into battle on the same side as, as they will have to have a much lower level of skill to fight well with you.

When playing together, you should witness an overall large increase in your team’s ability to deal magic damage. Combined, these champs can blast through enemies with magic damage.

Conversely, by pairing Xerath and Ornn together, you may not be providing your other teammates a great deal of attack damage. We recommend you have other champs on your team that nullifies this disparity in this pairing's potential.

Regardless of your Ornn ally's skill level, you should focus on increasing your gold income, outlasting your enemies, and clearing objectives. If you heed this simple advice, you should do well, regardless.

Additional Information for Xerath Players

How We Calculated Our Xerath Ornn Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Xerath and Ornn, we analyzed 3,400 ranked and recent League of Legends matches. We perform advanced data cleaning and statistical methods to guarantee that our team synergy stats are accurate and reliable. You can be confident that our recommended build to pair Xerath with Ornn comes from actual 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 your division's most relevant stats and build.

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Further Insights to Win with this Champion Pairing

To truly master Xerath in order to pair well with Ornn during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends rounds, you should continue reading to learn a few extra tips and tricks for this champion pairing. If you pay attention to the build and suggestions presented above, you should grow your win rate significantly.

The best items to have in your Xerath and Ornn synergy build include Horizon Focus, Shadowflame, and Luden's Companion. When Xerath used at least these three pieces in his build, he did much better when fighting alongside Ornn than with most other commonly used builds. In fact, Xerath boasted an average winrate of 51.5% when playing alongside Ornn with these items in his kit.

To have the greatest likelihood of defeating your oponents, you should equip the Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch, Biscuit Delivery, and Cosmic Insight runes from the Sorcery and Inspiration rune sets. Out of all the rune combinations players chose for this champion pairing, this mix of runes resulted in the highest win rate. Notably, these runes averaged a 51.5% winrate overall.

If you would like to view Xerath and Ornn cooperations tips and stats for a a distinct skill level, feel free to select one from the selection menu provided above. If viewing for the first time, the stats and build suggestions displayed are calculated using all matches finished with these champs.