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
Zilean
vs

51.1%
Xerath win rate vs Zilean
Skill matchup — could go either way
309
Games Analyzed
51.1%
Xerath WR
48.9%
Zilean WR
+90
Avg Gold Diff @15
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Zilean
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Power Spike Timeline
Xerath
Level 6
Zilean
Level 6
Xerath
1 item
Zilean
1 item
Zilean
Teamfights
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.
Exploit Zilean's Weakness
Zilean's main weakness: Low damage, squishy, R has long CD early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Zilean Win Condition
R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow
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 Zilean's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Zilean's engage tool
Zilean
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
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
Zilean's Worst Matchups
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