Rakan Support struggles against Xerath (48.6% win rate) based on 544 games. This matchup can be tricky for Rakan players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Rakan Support vs Xerath Support in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 75.3% in this matchup.
Balanced meta clash: Rakan (4.0%, 18th place out of 52 Support champions) regularly faces Xerath (3.0%, 31st place). Both champions hold solid meta positions, making this matchup knowledge a direct path to climbing and improving your win rate. Surprising upset: Despite Rakan's higher tier rating, Xerath wins 51.4% of encounters. This suggests Xerath's kit specifically counters Rakan's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Unsealed Spellbook + Cash Back combination (60.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Thornmail, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 48.6% to 75.3% - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Rakan's superior warding (1.07 wards/min, 2nd among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Outclassed across the board: Xerath leads in both matchup win rate (51.4%) and damage (814 vs 276/min). Rakan must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Rakan maintains better KDA (2.80, 14th place vs 21st for Xerath), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | B |
| 48.6% | Matchup Winrate | 51.4% |
| 49.24% | Role Winrate | 49.45% |
| #33 | Winrate Rank | #31 |
| 4.0% | Pickrate | 3.0% |
| 2.8 | Average KDA | 2.6 |
| 282 | Gold per Minute | 337 |
| 1.07 | Wards per Minute | 0.84 |
| 276 | Damage per Minute | 814 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Rakan versus Xerath matchup as support, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Rakan deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Xerath deals primarily magic damage (92.43%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Rakan is superior vision control (ranked 2nd among supports) (versus 37th for Xerath), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.6 versus 2.8) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Rakan player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Xerath player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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