MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Xerath vs Caitlyn
What is Xerath's win rate vs Caitlyn?
In Mid, Xerath wins 74% against Caitlyn across 42 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Xerath ahead by 367 gold.
Does Xerath counter Caitlyn?
Yes by the numbers. Xerath wins 74% of 42 ranked Mid games into Caitlyn, and the gap clears the noise band on this sample. The same games read from Caitlyn's side give the mirror number, and every rate on this page carries its own game count.
How to beat Caitlyn as Xerath
The median first death in this lane comes at 7:23; the level 6 spike lands around 5:11. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Xerath build in Mid?
The most-finished Xerath core is Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap: 56.5% across 6,501 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Luden's Echo (32,580 games).
Skill plan: Xerath players max Q first and take Q at level 1.