Xerath Support performs well against Alistar (53.5% win rate) based on 569 games. This matchup works well for Xerath players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Xerath Support vs Alistar Support in patch 15.23 (25.23), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 75.6% in this matchup.
With 3.0% popularity, Xerath constantly encounters meta-dominant Alistar (4.1%, 16th place out of 52 Support champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Xerath performance in the current patch. Even tiers, uneven results: Both champions sit at B-tier, but Xerath claims a meaningful 53.5% vs 46.5% advantage. Xerath's kit synergizes better in this specific head-to-head matchup. Optimize for consistency: Arcane Comet paired with Manaflow Band (58.7% win rate, 18.4% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Luden's Companion > Horizon Focus > Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 75.6% win rate against Alistar.
Lane wins, vision lags: While winning the matchup (53.47%), Xerath trails in vision control (0.84 vs 0.95 wards/min). Better map coverage could unlock even greater team advantages. Complete superiority: Xerath dominates both win rate (53.5%) and damage output (814 vs 340/min, 2nd among Support). The 474 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Statistical dominance: Xerath leads in both matchup win rate (53.5%) and KDA (2.60 vs 2.40) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | B |
| 53.5% | Matchup Winrate | 46.5% |
| 49.45% | Role Winrate | 48.85% |
| #31 | Winrate Rank | #42 |
| 3.0% | Pickrate | 4.1% |
| 2.6 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 337 | Gold per Minute | 280 |
| 0.84 | Wards per Minute | 0.95 |
| 814 | Damage per Minute | 340 |
The Xerath versus Alistar matchup as support is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Xerath deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Alistar deals primarily magic damage (72.43%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Alistar, ranking 12th (versus 37th for Xerath) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.4 versus 2.6) 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 Xerath player to maintain constant pressure on Alistar, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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Damaging a champion with an ability hurls a comet at their location, or, if Arcane Comet …
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…
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