Xerath Mid counters Yasuo hard (44.8% win rate) based on 889 games. This matchup is really difficult for Yasuo players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Yasuo Mid vs Xerath Mid in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 58.5% in this matchup.
Yasuo dominates the meta (1st most popular, 8.7% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Xerath (3.8% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Grasp of the Undying + Demolish combination (56.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Kraken Slayer, Immortal Shieldbow, Infinity Edge, and Berserker's Greaves boosts your chances from 44.8% to 58.5% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Yasuo's superior farming (7.79 vs 6.95/min, 4th among Mid) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.84 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Xerath leads in both matchup win rate (55.2%) and damage (819 vs 674/min). Yasuo must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Xerath: leads in both matchup win rate (55.2%) and KDA (3.10 vs 1.60, 2nd vs 59th place). Yasuo players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | A+ |
| 44.8% | Matchup Winrate | 55.2% |
| 49.31% | Role Winrate | 51.67% |
| #50 | Winrate Rank | #17 |
| 8.7% | Pickrate | 3.8% |
| 1.6 | Average KDA | 3.1 |
| 436 | Gold per Minute | 433 |
| 7.79 | CS/Min | 6.95 |
| 0.27 | Wards per Minute | 0.30 |
| 674 | Damage per Minute | 819 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Yasuo deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Xerath deals primarily magic damage (93.60%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Yasuo is higher farming statistics (ranked 4th among role champions) (versus 18th for Xerath), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.1 versus 1.6) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Yasuo player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Xerath 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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