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
Nami
VS
Champion 2
Xerath
vs

55.3%
Nami win rate vs Xerath
Nami hard counters Xerath
1,478
Games Analyzed
55.3%
Nami WR
44.7%
Xerath WR
+422
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nami
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Nami
Level 2
Nami
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Nami
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Xerath
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nami is strongest early game while Xerath peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
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.
Nami Win Condition
W bounce trades, Q bubble engage, R tidal wave teamfight
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
Nami
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 Nami's AP damage and CC

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