Mid Matchup

Fizz vs Xerath

Patch: 15.15 (25.15)
League: Platinum+
Fizz

Fizz

the Tidal Trickster
Mid
Fizz Mid Overall Win Rate
51.04%

Matchup Win Rate

56.0%
Fizz vs Xerath Wins
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44.1%
Xerath vs Fizz Wins
Xerath

Xerath

the Magus Ascendant
Mid
Xerath Mid Overall Win Rate
51.66%

Fizz vs Xerath - Mid Matchup Guide Patch 15.15 (25.15)

Fizz Mid vs Xerath Mid - Who is stronger?

Fizz Mid performs well against Xerath (56.0% win rate) based on 733 games. This matchup works well for Fizz players.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Fizz 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 74.1% in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup Analysis

Balanced meta clash: Fizz (3.8%, 22nd place out of 57 Mid champions) regularly faces Xerath (4.0%, 21st place). Both champions hold solid meta positions, making this matchup knowledge a direct path to climbing and improving your win rate. Amplify your advantage: The Electrocute + Sudden Impact rune setup achieves 67.1% win rate (1.2% popularity), while the core build Lich Bane > Shadowflame > Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes (74.1% win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.

Lane dominance: Fizz not only wins the matchup but crushes CS (6.28/min vs 6.05 for Xerath). This 0.23 CS/min advantage generates significant gold leads that compound your already favorable position. Quality over quantity: Fizz wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (728 vs 1004/min), the 56.0% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Fizz wins the matchup (56.0%) despite a lower KDA (2.30 vs 3.10). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.

Fizz vs Xerath - Mid Stats Comparison

Fizz Mid
Fizz Mid		Versus
Xerath Mid
Xerath Mid
ATierS
56.0%Matchup Winrate44.1%
51.04%Role Winrate51.66%
#23Winrate Rank#12
3.8%Pickrate4.0%
2.3Average KDA3.1
425Gold per Minute418
6.28CS/Min6.05
0.31Wards per Minute0.35
728Damage per Minute1004

How to Beat Xerath as Fizz (Mid)

The Fizz 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 Fizz 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.

An important advantage of Fizz is higher farming statistics (ranked 41st among role champions) (versus 46th for Xerath), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.1 versus 2.3) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.

Key aspects of the Fizz Mid versus Xerath Mid matchup

Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Fizz 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.

Fizz vs Xerath: Mid Lane Summoner Spells

Most Popular

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Ignite
Ignite Deals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
57.3% Win Rate93.5% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Ignite
Ignite Deals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
57.3% Win Rate93.5% Pick Rate

Fizz vs Xerath: Mid Lane Runes

Most Frequent Runes

Primary Path
Domination
Electrocute
Electrocute Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive damage.

Damage: 70 - 240 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) damage.
Cooldown: 20s

'We called them the Thunderlords, for to speak of their lightning was to invite disaster.'

Electrocute

Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive da…

Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on level to enemy champions after using a dash, leap, blink, teleport, or when leaving stealth for 4s.

Cooldown: 10s

Sudden Impact

Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …

Grisly Mementos
Grisly Mementos Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.

Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.

Grisly Mementos

Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…

Treasure Hunter
Treasure Hunter Gain an additional 50 gold the next time you collect a Bounty Hunter stack. Increase the gold gained by 20 gold for each Bounty Hunter stack, up to 130 gold.

Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.

Treasure Hunter

Gain an additional 50 gold the next time you collect a Bounty Hunter stack. Inc…

Secondary Path
Sorcery
Transcendence
Transcendence Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5 Ability Haste
Level 8: +5 Ability Haste
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.

Transcendence

Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…

Scorch
Scorch Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus magic damage based on level after 1s.

Cooldown: 10s

Scorch

Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…

Adaptive
Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

55.3% Win Rate69.4% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Runes

Primary Path
Domination
Electrocute
Electrocute Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive damage.

Damage: 70 - 240 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) damage.
Cooldown: 20s

'We called them the Thunderlords, for to speak of their lightning was to invite disaster.'

Electrocute

Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive da…

Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on level to enemy champions after using a dash, leap, blink, teleport, or when leaving stealth for 4s.

Cooldown: 10s

Sudden Impact

Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …

Grisly Mementos
Grisly Mementos Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.

Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.

Grisly Mementos

Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…

Treasure Hunter
Treasure Hunter Gain an additional 50 gold the next time you collect a Bounty Hunter stack. Increase the gold gained by 20 gold for each Bounty Hunter stack, up to 130 gold.

Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.

Treasure Hunter

Gain an additional 50 gold the next time you collect a Bounty Hunter stack. Inc…

Secondary Path
Resolve
Second Wind
Second Wind After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health +3 over 10s.

Second Wind

After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …

Overgrowth
Overgrowth Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.

When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.

Overgrowth

Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…

Adaptive
Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

67.1% Win Rate1.2% Pick Rate

Fizz vs Xerath: Mid Lane Item Builds

Most Popular Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Ring
Doran's Ring (400 gold) 18 Ability Power
90 Health
Restoration
Restore 1.25 Mana every second. If you can't gain Mana, restore 0.55 Health instead.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
55.2% Win Rate90.2% Pick Rate
Popular Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
57.1% Win Rate68.1% Pick Rate
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
58.2% Win Rate28.7% Pick Rate
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
0.0% Win Rate0.4% Pick Rate
Core Build
Lost Chapter
Lost Chapter (1200 gold) 40 Ability Power
300 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Enlighten
Levelling up restores 20% max Mana over 3 seconds.
->
Luden's Companion
Luden's Companion (2850 gold) 100 Ability Power
600 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Fire
Damaging Abilities fire 6 Shots that deal bonus magic damage to the target and nearby enemies. Remaining Shots fire on the primary target, dealing 20% damage.
Lich Bane
Lich Bane (3200 gold) 115 Ability Power
4% Move Speed
10 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus magic damageOn-Hit.
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
50 Armor

Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
39.3% Win Rate6.5% Pick Rate
Final Build
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
81.5% Win Rate26.0% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Dark Seal
Dark Seal (350 gold) 15 Ability Power
50 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 10. 5 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 4 Ability Power per Glory.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
82.2% Win Rate4.6% Pick Rate
Highest Winrate Boots
Boots of Swiftness
Boots of Swiftness (1000 gold) 60 Move Speed
Fleetfooted
Reduce the effectiveness of Slows by 25%.
98.3% Win Rate0.4% Pick Rate
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
58.2% Win Rate28.7% Pick Rate
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
57.1% Win Rate68.1% Pick Rate
Core Build
Aether Wisp
Aether Wisp (900 gold) 30 Ability Power
4% Move Speed
->
Lich Bane
Lich Bane (3200 gold) 115 Ability Power
4% Move Speed
10 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus magic damageOn-Hit.
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damageCritically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
50 Armor

Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
74.1% Win Rate2.3% Pick Rate
Final Build
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
88.0% Win Rate7.5% Pick Rate
Other Items
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damageCritically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
70.1% Win Rate18.4% Pick Rate
Void Staff
Void Staff (3000 gold) 95 Ability Power
40% Magic Penetration
70.4% Win Rate18.3% Pick Rate
Banshee's Veil
Banshee's Veil (3000 gold) 105 Ability Power
40 Magic Resist
Annul
Grants a Spell Shield that blocks the next enemy Ability.
50.1% Win Rate9.1% Pick Rate
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
88.0% Win Rate7.5% Pick Rate
Stormsurge
Stormsurge (2900 gold) 90 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
4% Move Speed
Stormraider
Dealing 25% of a champion's maximum Health within 2.5s applies Squall to them and grants 25% Move Speed for 1.5 seconds.
Squall
After 2 seconds, deal magic damage. If the target dies before Squall triggers, it damages nearby enemies and grants 30 gold.
59.2% Win Rate4.6% Pick Rate
Cryptbloom
Cryptbloom (2850 gold) 60 Ability Power
30% Magic Penetration
15 Ability Haste
Life from Death
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, a nova spreads from their corpse that heals.
65.5% Win Rate2.8% Pick Rate
Hextech Rocketbelt
Hextech Rocketbelt (2600 gold) 60 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Supersonic
Dash in target direction, unleashing missiles that deal magic damage.
0.0% Win Rate0.9% Pick Rate

Fizz vs Xerath: Mid Lane Skill (abilities) Orders

Most Frequent Skill Order

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Q
Urchin Strike Fizz dashes through his target, dealing magic damage and applying on hit effects.
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
Seastone Trident Fizz's attacks bleed his enemies, dealing magic damage over several seconds. Fizz can empower his next attack to deal bonus damage and empower his further attacks for a short time.
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
Playful / Trickster Fizz hops into the air, landing gracefully upon his spear and becoming untargetable. From this position, Fizz can either slam the ground or choose to jump again before smashing back down.
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
Chum the Waters Fizz tosses a fish in a direction that attaches to any champion that touches it, slowing the target. After a short delay, a shark erupts from the ground, knocking up the target and knocking any nearby enemies aside. All enemies hit are dealt magic damage and slowed.
R
R
R
Max Order: E > W > Q
56.7% Win Rate51.0% Pick Rate

Highest Win % Skill Order

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Q
Urchin Strike Fizz dashes through his target, dealing magic damage and applying on hit effects.
Q
Q
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R
W
Seastone Trident Fizz's attacks bleed his enemies, dealing magic damage over several seconds. Fizz can empower his next attack to deal bonus damage and empower his further attacks for a short time.
W
W
W
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W
R
E
Playful / Trickster Fizz hops into the air, landing gracefully upon his spear and becoming untargetable. From this position, Fizz can either slam the ground or choose to jump again before smashing back down.
E
E
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E
R
R
Chum the Waters Fizz tosses a fish in a direction that attaches to any champion that touches it, slowing the target. After a short delay, a shark erupts from the ground, knocking up the target and knocking any nearby enemies aside. All enemies hit are dealt magic damage and slowed.
R
R
R
Max Order: E > W > Q
70.8% Win Rate1.7% Pick Rate

Fizz tips:

  • Since Fizz can move through units, find opportunities in lane to walk through minions and apply Seastone Trident's passive - following it up with the ability's active attack after a few seconds.
  • Fizz's ultimate ability, Chum the Waters, can be aimed at an enemy or towards the area where you think they'll be going.
  • Fizz's spells scale off Ability Power - consider getting items like Zhonya's Hourglass or Banshee's Veil against teams that have high burst threat - and items like Lich Bane or Rabadon's Deathcap if you think you can survive without the Health.

Playing Against Xerath

  • Xerath's range can be intimidating, but most champions who close distance with him can trade favorably.
  • Xerath takes a long time to engage Rite of the Arcane. Watch for his spellcast animation and start dodging.
  • Banshee's Veil will make it much harder for Xerath to land Shocking Orb on you.

Fizz Mid other Matchups

Fizz
+4.8%
Mel

Fizz vs Mel

Fizz
+4.8%
LeBlanc

Fizz vs LeBlanc

Fizz
+4.4%
Syndra

Fizz vs Syndra

Fizz
+3.9%
Yone

Fizz vs Yone

Fizz
+3.3%
Malzahar

Fizz vs Malzahar

Fizz
+2.8%
Veigar

Fizz vs Veigar

Fizz
+2.5%
Orianna

Fizz vs Orianna

Fizz
+2.1%
Ahri

Fizz vs Ahri

Fizz
+2.1%
Zoe

Fizz vs Zoe

Fizz
+1.9%
Hwei

Fizz vs Hwei

Fizz
+1.7%
Aurora

Fizz vs Aurora

Fizz
+1.7%
Viktor

Fizz vs Viktor

Fizz
+1.6%
Azir

Fizz vs Azir

Fizz
+1.6%
Katarina

Fizz vs Katarina

Fizz
+1.3%
Annie

Fizz vs Annie

Fizz
+1.3%
Twisted Fate

Fizz vs Twisted Fate

Fizz
+1.3%
Sylas

Fizz vs Sylas

Fizz
+1.1%
Lux

Fizz vs Lux

Fizz
-1.1%
Zed

Fizz vs Zed

Fizz
-1.2%
Galio

Fizz vs Galio

Fizz
-1.2%
Akali

Fizz vs Akali

Fizz
-1.7%
Yasuo

Fizz vs Yasuo

Fizz
-2.4%
Diana

Fizz vs Diana

Fizz
-2.5%
Vladimir

Fizz vs Vladimir

Fizz
-3.5%
Lissandra

Fizz vs Lissandra

Fizz
-4.2%
Ryze

Fizz vs Ryze

Fizz
-4.5%
Vex

Fizz vs Vex