Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Janna
VS
Champion 2
Xerath
vs

55.0%
Janna win rate vs Xerath
Janna hard counters Xerath
318
Games Analyzed
55.0%
Janna WR
45.0%
Xerath WR
+402
Avg Gold Diff @15
Janna
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Janna
Level 2
Janna
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Janna
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.
Exploit Xerath's Weakness
Xerath's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, immobile, all skill-shots. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Janna Win Condition
Disengage with Q+R, shield ADC, peel for carries
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
Janna
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
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 Janna's AP damage and CC

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