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
Orianna
VS
Champion 2
Xerath
vs

49.5%
Orianna win rate vs Xerath
Skill matchup — could go either way
991
Games Analyzed
49.5%
Orianna WR
50.5%
Xerath WR
-43
Avg Gold Diff @15
Orianna
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Orianna
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Orianna
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Orianna
2 items
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.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Orianna's Weakness
Orianna's main weakness: Assassins, losing ball position, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Orianna Win Condition
Ball control, R shockwave on grouped enemies, shield allies
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
Orianna

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 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 Orianna's AP damage and CC

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