Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Ahri
VS
Champion 2
Xerath
vs

51.7%
Ahri win rate vs Xerath
Skill matchup — could go either way
2,339
Games Analyzed
51.7%
Ahri WR
48.3%
Xerath WR
+135
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ahri
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Ahri
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Ahri
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Ahri
2 items
Xerath
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Exploit Xerath's Weakness
Xerath's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, immobile, all skill-shots. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ahri Win Condition
Roam with R, pick off squishies with charm combo
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
Ahri

Malignance
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Xerath's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Xerath's engage tool
Xerath

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Ahri's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Ahri's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Ahri's Worst Matchups
Xerath's Worst Matchups
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