MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Xerath vs Kai'Sa
What is Xerath's win rate vs Kai'Sa?
In Mid, Xerath wins 63% against Kai'Sa across 80 observed ranked games.
Global ranked sample: games from every region and every rank pooled together, not one server's stats. Data runs through patch 26.12; curves updated 2026-08-07.
By 15 minutes the median game has Xerath ahead by 244 gold.
Xerath at 15:00
- Gold: +244
- CS: -2
- XP: +496
Typical gap to Kai'Sa, from 80 games that reached 15:00.
Does Xerath counter Kai'Sa?
Yes. Xerath wins 63% of 80 ranked Mid games into Kai'Sa. That is a real edge in this lane, so play for it. The 10:00 rows below show how often Xerath closes the game out from a lead, and how often Kai'Sa claws it back.
How to beat Kai'Sa as Xerath
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 70% | 46 |
| First blood | 67% | 42 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 7:41; the level 6 spike lands around 5:15. 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 26.1-26.12.
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.