MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Xerath vs Ziggs
Xerath vs Ziggs in Mid: who wins more often?
Across 470 ranked games in Mid, Xerath beats Ziggs in 55% of them.
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 94 gold.
Xerath at 15:00
- Gold: +94
- CS: -4
- XP: +246
Typical gap to Ziggs, from 466 games that reached 15:00.
Does Xerath counter Ziggs?
On the count, yes. Xerath takes 55% of 470 ranked Mid games against Ziggs. Protect the edge: the rows below show what Xerath wins with a gold lead at 10:00, and how far it drops from behind, so trade for that lead early and do not give it back.
Your Xerath game plan against Ziggs
With a gold lead at 10:00, Xerath wins 64% of 254 games in this matchup. Behind at the same mark, the rate drops to 45% over 216.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 64% | 254 |
| Behind in gold at 10:00 | 45% | 216 |
| First blood | 61% | 271 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 64% | 212 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 65% | 180 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 59% | 198 |
| 0 deaths at 15:00 | 65% | 83 |
In the median game here, the first death comes near 8:23 and level 6 lands around 5:13. Until your spike is online, treat the all-in window with respect.
Xerath in Mid: the items that actually get built
Into Ziggs specifically, Xerath finishes Luden's Echo first most often: 53.6% over 211 games of this matchup.
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.