Xerath Support Build

Xerath Champion Guide

Role: Mage

Lane: Support

Xerath Support performs best with a build featuring Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, Sorcerer's Shoes, Luden's Companion, Horizon Focus, and Shadowflame. The most effective rune setup for Xerath Support includes Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Scorch in the primary tree, paired with Coup de Grace and Presence of Mind in the secondary tree.

Xerath Champion Abilities

Mana Surge

Every 16 seconds Xerath's next attack against a champion restores 60−390 mana. It restores 30−195 mana if attacking minions, jungle monsters or structures.

Whenever Xerath kills a unit, this cooldown is reduced by 2.5 seconds. P

Arcanopulse

Begin Charging: Xerath begins charging an arcane beam, slowing himself gradually up to 50%.

Release: Xerath fires the beam, dealing 70 / 110 / 150 / 190 / 230 (+90% of ability power) magic damage. The range increases with time charged. Q

Eye of Destruction

Xerath calls down a blast of arcane energy, dealing 50 / 85 / 120 / 155 / 190 (+65% of ability power) magic damage and slowing them by 25% for 2.5 seconds. Enemies in the center take 100.02 / 158.365 / 216.71 / 275.055 / 333.4 (+100.02% of ability power) magic damage instead and are slowed by 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80%, decaying over the same duration. W

Shocking Orb

Xerath fires an orb of raw magic, stunning the first enemy hit for up to 0.75−2.25 seconds depending on distance travelled, and dealing 70 / 100 / 130 / 160 / 190 (+45% of ability power) magic damage. E

Rite of the Arcane

Xerath ascends to his true form and channels for 10 seconds. During this time he may Recast up to 4 / 5 / 6 times.

Recast: Xerath launches a magical artillery, dealing 170 / 220 / 270 (+45% of ability power) magic damage. For each champion hit, the artillery deals an additional 20 / 25 / 30 (+5% of ability power) magic damage. R

Xerath Summoner Spells

Flash

Flash is a location-targeted summoner spell that causes your champion to blink to the location in range of your cursor.

Heal

Heal is an auto-targeted summoner spell that instantly restores health to your champion and an ally while also granting a small burst of movement speed.

Xerath Runes

Xerath Items

Xerath Ability Order

Xerath Matchups Overview

Strong against

Mel

Swain

Zyra

Lux

Brand

Morgana

Weak against

Renata Glasc

Soraka

LeBlanc

Lulu

Braum

Tahm Kench

Xerath Tips and Tricks

Stand as far back as possible and use your range advantage to harass and poke the enemy laners down. Use Q and W from a distance so they cannot trade back with you. Delay a team fight for as long as possible while you aim to poke the enemy with your abilities. Look to engage when the enemy is low. Make use of your Passive by auto-attacking enemy champions or minions in lane to replenish your mana. This will allow you to continue harassing the enemy with your abilities.

Xerath Best Build, Runes, Items for Support

Most Popular

For the most popular Xerath Support build, take Flash and Heal as your Summoner Spells. Arcane Comet is the keystone, followed by Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Scorch in the primary tree. For the secondary tree, choose Coup de Grace and Presence of Mind. Rune shards should include Adaptive Force in offense, Adaptive Force in flex, and Health Scaling in defense depending on the matchup. Start with Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, then build Sorcerer's Shoes and Luden's Companion. Finish with Horizon Focus, Shadowflame, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Max your abilities in the order of Q - W - E.

Optional

An alternative Xerath Support build uses Flash and Heal as your Summoner Spells. First Strike is the keystone, with Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, and Cosmic Insight in the primary tree. For the secondary tree, pick Manaflow Band and Scorch. Rune shards are Adaptive Force in offense, Adaptive Force in flex, and Health Scaling in defense. Start with Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, followed by Sorcerer's Shoes and Luden's Companion. Complete the build with Horizon Focus, Shadowflame, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Max your abilities in the order of Q - W - E.

Alternative

If you're looking for an alternative build, take Flash and Heal as your Summoner Spells. Dark Harvest is your keystone, with Cheap Shot, Grisly Mementos, and Ultimate Hunter in the primary tree. For the secondary tree, pick Manaflow Band and Scorch. Rune shards should be Adaptive Force, Adaptive Force, and Health Scaling. Start with Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, then build Sorcerer's Shoes and Luden's Companion. Finish with Horizon Focus, Shadowflame, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Max your abilities in the order of Q - W - E.

Off-Meta

For an off-meta Xerath Support build, take Flash and Heal as your Summoner Spells. Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, and Scorch are your primary rune choices, with Biscuit Delivery and Cosmic Insight in the secondary tree. Rune shards should include Adaptive Force, Adaptive Force, and Health Scaling. Start with Celestial Opposition, then build Sorcerer's Shoes and Luden's Companion. Finish the build with Horizon Focus, Shadowflame, and Rabadon's Deathcap. Max your abilities in the order of Q - W - E.

Situational Xerath Runes and Items

Depending on the context of your game, matchup, and enemy champions, you might want to consider building situational items or choosing specific runes. Carefully assess your team, the enemy team, and the game state to plan your Xerath build accordingly. For example, when selecting rune shards, you may want to take Armor or Magic Resist based on the champion you're facing in lane.