Xerath Support has trouble against Blitzcrank (48.1% win rate) based on 842 games. This is a tough matchup for Xerath players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Xerath Support vs Blitzcrank Support in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 72.0% in this matchup.
With 3.2% popularity, Xerath constantly encounters meta-dominant Blitzcrank (5.8%, 12th place out of 51 Support champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Xerath performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Dark Harvest + Cheap Shot combination (65.7% win rate) plus optimal itemization Luden's Companion, Horizon Focus, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 48.1% to 72.0% - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Xerath's superior warding (0.98 wards/min, 7th among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Damage doesn't equal wins: Xerath outputs more damage (732 vs 360/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Xerath maintains better KDA (2.60, 21st place vs 24th for Blitzcrank), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | B+ |
| 48.1% | Matchup Winrate | 51.9% |
| 49.28% | Role Winrate | 49.31% |
| #35 | Winrate Rank | #34 |
| 3.2% | Pickrate | 5.8% |
| 2.6 | Average KDA | 2.5 |
| 336 | Gold per Minute | 297 |
| 0.98 | Wards per Minute | 0.91 |
| 732 | Damage per Minute | 360 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Xerath versus Blitzcrank 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 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.
An important advantage of Xerath is superior vision control (ranked 7th among supports) (versus 18th for Blitzcrank), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.5 versus 2.6) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Xerath player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Blitzcrank 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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