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
Braum
VS
Champion 2
Xerath
vs

52.4%
Braum win rate vs Xerath
Braum has the edge
441
Games Analyzed
52.4%
Braum WR
47.6%
Xerath WR
+190
Avg Gold Diff @15
Braum
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Braum
Level 2
Braum
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Braum
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Xerath
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Braum is strongest early 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.
Range Advantage
Xerath has range advantage. Braum should look for short trades when Xerath uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Xerath's Weakness
Xerath's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, immobile, all skill-shots. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Braum Win Condition
E shield blocks projectiles, passive stun, R knockup
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
Braum

Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game

Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game

Frozen Heart
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 Braum's AP damage and CC

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