Aurora Mid performs well against Xerath (54.4% win rate) based on 803 games. This matchup works well for Aurora players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Aurora Mid vs Xerath Mid in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 60.3% in this matchup.
Aurora dominates the meta (15th most popular, 4.7% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Xerath (4.0% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Amplify your advantage: The Arcane Comet + Manaflow Band rune setup achieves 64.0% win rate (3.8% popularity), while the core build Malignance > Shadowflame > Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes (60.3% win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.
Win through macro: Aurora takes the matchup (54.41%) despite falling behind in CS (5.93 vs 6.05/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Quality over quantity: Aurora wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (914 vs 1004/min), the 54.4% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Aurora wins the matchup (54.4%) despite a lower KDA (2.50 vs 3.10). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | S |
| 54.4% | Matchup Winrate | 45.6% |
| 49.92% | Role Winrate | 51.66% |
| #37 | Winrate Rank | #12 |
| 4.7% | Pickrate | 4.0% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 3.1 |
| 392 | Gold per Minute | 418 |
| 5.93 | CS/Min | 6.05 |
| 0.32 | Wards per Minute | 0.35 |
| 914 | Damage per Minute | 1004 |
The Aurora versus Xerath matchup in the mid lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Aurora deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Xerath deals primarily magic damage (95.80%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Xerath, ranking 46th (versus 47th for Aurora) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.1 versus 2.5) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Aurora player to maintain constant pressure on Xerath, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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