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
Anivia
vs
54.0%
Xerath win rate vs Anivia
Xerath has the edge
923
Games Analyzed
54.0%
Xerath WR
46.0%
Anivia WR
+316
Avg Gold Diff @15
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Anivia
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Xerath
Level 6
Anivia
Level 6
Xerath
1 item
Anivia
1 item
Xerath
2 items
Anivia
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Xerath is strongest mid game while Anivia peaks late 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.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Anivia's Weakness
Anivia's main weakness: Pre-6 weak, immobile, mana hungry. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Anivia Win Condition
Wall splits teams, R zone control, egg passive
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 Anivia's AP damage and CC
Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Anivia's engage tool
Anivia
Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game
Zhonya's Hourglass
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's Worst Matchups
Anivia's Worst Matchups
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