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
Jayce
vs

45.4%
Xerath win rate vs Jayce
Jayce has the edge
324
Games Analyzed
45.4%
Xerath WR
54.6%
Jayce WR
-370
Avg Gold Diff @15
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Jayce
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Jayce
Level 2
Xerath
Level 6
Jayce
Level 6
Xerath
1 item
Jayce
1 item
Xerath
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Xerath is strongest mid game while Jayce peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Xerath deals AP damage while Jayce deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
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
Jayce Win Condition
Poke in ranged, all-in in melee, bully lane
Recommended Items
Xerath

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Jayce's AD damage
Jayce

Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Xerath's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Xerath's burst
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