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
Caitlyn
VS
Champion 2
Xerath
vs

42.3%
Caitlyn win rate vs Xerath
Xerath hard counters Caitlyn
821
Games Analyzed
42.3%
Caitlyn WR
57.7%
Xerath WR
-618
Avg Gold Diff @15
Caitlyn
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Caitlyn
Level 1
Xerath
Level 6
Caitlyn
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Xerath
2 items
Caitlyn
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Caitlyn is strongest early game while Xerath peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Caitlyn deals AD damage while Xerath deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Caitlyn's Weakness
Caitlyn's main weakness: Mid-game dip, assassins, short-range all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Caitlyn Win Condition
Bully lane with range, trap control, headshot poke
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
Caitlyn

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game

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

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Xerath's burst
Xerath

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Caitlyn's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Caitlyn's sustain/autos
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