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
Xerath
VS
Champion 2
Amumu
vs

48.6%
Xerath win rate vs Amumu
Skill matchup — could go either way
111
Games Analyzed
48.6%
Xerath WR
51.4%
Amumu WR
-108
Avg Gold Diff @15
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Amumu
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Amumu
Level 3
Xerath
Level 6
Amumu
Level 6
Xerath
1 item
Amumu
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.
Poke vs All-in
Xerath wants to whittle Amumu down from range. Amumu needs to find a gap close and commit hard. If Amumu can't reach Xerath, they lose. If they get on top, Xerath is dead.
Range Advantage
Xerath has range advantage. Amumu 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.
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Amumu Win Condition
Double Q engage, R AoE stun wins teamfights
Recommended Items
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 Amumu's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Amumu's engage tool
Amumu
Sunfire Aegis
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate
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's Worst Matchups
Amumu's Worst Matchups
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