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
LeBlanc
VS
Champion 2
Xerath
vs

53.4%
LeBlanc win rate vs Xerath
LeBlanc has the edge
1,093
Games Analyzed
53.4%
LeBlanc WR
46.6%
Xerath WR
+274
Avg Gold Diff @15
LeBlanc
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
LeBlanc
Level 3
LeBlanc
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
LeBlanc
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.
LeBlanc Win Condition
W dash burst, chain CC, clone mind games, roam
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
LeBlanc

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
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 LeBlanc's AP damage and CC

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

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