Xerath Support has trouble against Pyke (48.5% win rate) based on 769 games. This is a tough matchup for Xerath players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Xerath Support vs Pyke 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 73.8% in this matchup.
With 3.2% popularity, Xerath constantly encounters meta-dominant Pyke (6.2%, 10th place out of 51 Support champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Xerath performance in the current patch. Identical tiers, different outcomes: Despite matching B-tier ratings, Xerath struggles with only 48.5% win rate. Pyke's mechanics prove more effective in this particular confrontation. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Arcane Comet + Manaflow Band combination (62.0% win rate) plus optimal itemization Luden's Companion, Horizon Focus, Shadowflame, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 48.5% to 73.8% - 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 444/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 41st for Pyke), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | B |
| 48.5% | Matchup Winrate | 51.5% |
| 49.28% | Role Winrate | 49.02% |
| #35 | Winrate Rank | #37 |
| 3.2% | Pickrate | 6.2% |
| 2.6 | Average KDA | 2.2 |
| 336 | Gold per Minute | 357 |
| 0.98 | Wards per Minute | 0.90 |
| 732 | Damage per Minute | 444 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Xerath versus Pyke 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. Pyke deals mainly physical damage (78.11%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Xerath is superior vision control (ranked 7th among supports) (versus 23rd for Pyke), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.2 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 Pyke 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.
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…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
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…
Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true d…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
