Xerath Support has a slight edge over Blitzcrank (51.4% win rate) based on 842 games. The matchup slightly favors Xerath.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Xerath Support vs Blitzcrank 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 72.0% in this matchup.
With 3.0% popularity, Xerath constantly encounters meta-dominant Blitzcrank (6.1%, 10th place out of 52 Support champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Xerath performance in the current patch. Optimize for consistency: Dark Harvest paired with Cheap Shot (65.7% win rate, 3.9% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Luden's Companion > Horizon Focus > Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 72.0% win rate against Blitzcrank.
Lane wins, vision lags: While winning the matchup (51.40%), Xerath trails in vision control (0.84 vs 0.94 wards/min). Better map coverage could unlock even greater team advantages. Complete superiority: Xerath dominates both win rate (51.4%) and damage output (814 vs 326/min, 2nd among Support). The 488 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Statistical dominance: Xerath leads in both matchup win rate (51.4%) and KDA (2.60 vs 2.40) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | A |
| 51.4% | Matchup Winrate | 48.6% |
| 49.45% | Role Winrate | 49.86% |
| #31 | Winrate Rank | #28 |
| 3.0% | Pickrate | 6.1% |
| 2.6 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 337 | Gold per Minute | 299 |
| 0.84 | Wards per Minute | 0.94 |
| 814 | Damage per Minute | 326 |
While statistically Xerath is slightly stronger than Blitzcrank 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 Xerath deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Blitzcrank has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Blitzcrank, ranking 14th (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 Blitzcrank, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
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