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
Anivia
VS
Champion 2
Xerath
vs

47.3%
Anivia win rate vs Xerath
Xerath has the edge
2,336
Games Analyzed
47.3%
Anivia WR
52.7%
Xerath WR
-219
Avg Gold Diff @15
Anivia
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Anivia
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Anivia
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Anivia
2 items
Xerath
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Anivia is strongest late game while Xerath peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
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.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Anivia's Weakness
Anivia's main weakness: Pre-6 weak, immobile, mana hungry. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Anivia Win Condition
Wall splits teams, R zone control, egg passive
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
Anivia

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
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 Anivia's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Anivia's engage tool
Anivia's Worst Matchups
Xerath's Worst Matchups
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