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
Katarina
VS
Champion 2
Xerath
vs

53.6%
Katarina win rate vs Xerath
Katarina has the edge
1,331
Games Analyzed
53.6%
Katarina WR
46.4%
Xerath WR
+291
Avg Gold Diff @15
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Katarina
Level 3
Katarina
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Katarina
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.
Mixed Resistances
Katarina deals Mixed damage while Xerath deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Xerath has range advantage. Katarina 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.
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
Katarina

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

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

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
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Xerath's Worst Matchups
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