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
Katarina
vs

47.9%
Xerath win rate vs Katarina
Katarina has the edge
1,318
Games Analyzed
47.9%
Xerath WR
52.1%
Katarina WR
-169
Avg Gold Diff @15
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Katarina
Level 3
Xerath
Level 6
Katarina
Level 6
Xerath
1 item
Katarina
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.
Mixed Resistances
Xerath deals AP damage while Katarina deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Xerath has range advantage. Katarina 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
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Recommended Items
Xerath

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Katarina

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

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