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
Galio
VS
Champion 2
Xerath
vs

47.7%
Galio win rate vs Xerath
Xerath has the edge
759
Games Analyzed
47.7%
Galio WR
52.3%
Xerath WR
-184
Avg Gold Diff @15
Galio
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Galio
Level 3
Galio
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Galio
1 item
Xerath
1 item
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.
Range Advantage
Xerath has range advantage. Galio 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 Galio's Weakness
Galio's main weakness: AD matchups, split pushers, R needs ally nearby. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Galio Win Condition
W taunt engage, R global follow-up, anti-AP tank
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
Galio

Hextech Rocketbelt
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 Galio's AP damage and CC

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