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
Morgana
VS
Champion 2
Xerath
vs

46.1%
Morgana win rate vs Xerath
Xerath has the edge
1,339
Games Analyzed
46.1%
Morgana WR
53.9%
Xerath WR
-313
Avg Gold Diff @15
Morgana
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Morgana
Level 2
Morgana
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Xerath
1 item
Morgana
Zhonya's
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 Morgana's Weakness
Morgana's main weakness: Short range, Q is dodgeable, squishy without Zhonya's. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Morgana Win Condition
Black shield key abilities, Q root picks, R+Zhonya's
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
Morgana

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Rylai'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 Morgana's AP damage and CC

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