Historical snapshot: patch 26.10

Champion Matchups

Historical champion win rates and counters. These results do not describe the current patch.

Recorded: 17 May 2026. Legacy code attributes this snapshot to Lolalytics. Source URL, rank, region and collection method were not saved; provenance is unverified.

Champion 1

Xerath

Champion 2

Naafiri

44.8%

Xerath win rate vs Naafiri (middle snapshot)

Naafiri had the higher recorded win rate

652

Recorded Sample Games

44.8%

Xerath WR

55.2%

Naafiri WR

The opposing percentage is 100% minus the recorded win rate, not an independent sample. Game count alone does not establish reliability.

Legacy strategy notes below use fixed profiles and generic rules, not game measurements. They have not been reviewed for the current patch.

Power Spike Timeline

Naafiri Level 3

Xerath Level 6

Naafiri Level 6

Xerath 1 item

Naafiri 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 Naafiri deals AD. Build resistances accordingly, don't stack the wrong type.

Range Advantage

Xerath has range advantage. Naafiri 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

Naafiri Win Condition

R dash engage, packmate damage, simple assassin

Legacy Item Suggestions

Xerath

Luden's Tempest

Core

Build every game

Shadowflame