Xerath Support has trouble against Braum (47.4% win rate) based on 765 games. This is a tough matchup for Xerath players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Xerath Support vs Braum Support in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
With 3.2% popularity, Xerath constantly encounters meta-dominant Braum (6.0%, 11th place out of 53 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 First Strike + Magical Footwear combination (54.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Luden's Companion, Mejai's Soulstealer, Horizon Focus, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 47.4% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Xerath's superior warding (0.98 wards/min, 9th among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Damage doesn't equal wins: Xerath outputs more damage (785 vs 300/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Braum: leads in both matchup win rate (52.6%) and KDA (2.80 vs 2.60, 12th vs 24th place). Xerath players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A+ |
| 47.4% | Matchup Winrate | 52.6% |
| 49.59% | Role Winrate | 50.83% |
| #33 | Winrate Rank | #18 |
| 3.2% | Pickrate | 6.0% |
| 2.6 | Average KDA | 2.8 |
| 331 | Gold per Minute | 281 |
| 0.98 | Wards per Minute | 0.89 |
| 785 | Damage per Minute | 300 |
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 Xerath deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Braum deals primarily magic damage (73.33%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Xerath is superior vision control (ranked 9th among supports) (versus 29th for Braum), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.8 versus 2.6) suggests they participate more effectively 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 Braum 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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