Thresh Support has a slight edge over Xerath (51.2% win rate) based on 1411 games. The matchup slightly favors Thresh.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Thresh Support vs Xerath Support in patch 15.17 (25.17), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Thresh dominates the meta (1st most popular, 13.9% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Xerath (3.2% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Meta strength confirmed: Thresh's superior tier rating (A+ vs B) translates into a solid 51.2% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Thresh ranks 20th in win rate among Support champions. Optimize for consistency: Glacial Augment paired with Hextech Flashtraption (53.4% win rate, 28.3% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Locket of the Iron Solari > Knight's Vow > Kaenic Rookern with Boots of Swiftness delivers 70%+ win rate against Xerath.
Vision parity: Equal warding (0.90 wards/min) makes ward placement quality and sweep timing the deciding factors. Quality over quantity: Thresh wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (364 vs 813/min), the 51.2% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Statistical dominance: Thresh leads in both matchup win rate (51.2%) and KDA (2.70 vs 2.60) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | B |
| 51.2% | Matchup Winrate | 48.8% |
| 50.63% | Role Winrate | 49.35% |
| #20 | Winrate Rank | #39 |
| 13.9% | Pickrate | 3.2% |
| 2.7 | Average KDA | 2.6 |
| 302 | Gold per Minute | 356 |
| 0.90 | Wards per Minute | 0.90 |
| 364 | Damage per Minute | 813 |
While statistically Thresh is slightly stronger than Xerath as support, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. 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 Thresh deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Xerath deals primarily magic damage (92.56%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Xerath, ranking 14th (versus 14th for Thresh) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.6 versus 2.7) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Thresh 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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