Xerath Mid counters Taliyah hard (45.0% win rate) based on 547 games. This matchup is really difficult for Taliyah players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Taliyah 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 56.5% in this matchup.
Balanced meta clash: Taliyah (2.6%, 32nd 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. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Electrocute + Taste of Blood combination (59.1% win rate) plus optimal itemization Archangel's Staff, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 45.0% to 56.5% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Taliyah's superior farming (6.92 vs 6.05/min, 19th among Mid) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.87 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Xerath leads in both matchup win rate (55.0%) and damage (1004 vs 714/min). Taliyah must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Xerath: leads in both matchup win rate (55.0%) and KDA (3.10 vs 2.20, 2nd vs 40th place). Taliyah players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| C | Tier | S |
| 45.0% | Matchup Winrate | 55.0% |
| 49.31% | Role Winrate | 51.66% |
| #46 | Winrate Rank | #12 |
| 2.6% | Pickrate | 4.0% |
| 2.2 | Average KDA | 3.1 |
| 394 | Gold per Minute | 418 |
| 6.92 | CS/Min | 6.05 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.35 |
| 714 | Damage per Minute | 1004 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Taliyah 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 Taliyah is higher farming statistics (ranked 19th 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 2.2) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Taliyah 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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