Game patch, matey 26.21Data Dragon 16.20.1
Arrr, reference patch 16.20.1
Xerath has an established central-course course wit' access to waves, both sides o' th' river and meaningful pressure betwixt prizes.
Arrr, established roleArrr, standard Summoner's Rift preparationThese patches keep recommendation review, build checks and item lookup on separate charts, matey. Fresh item data does not finish a build review.
Arrr, normal Draft · Mid
Follow th' completed-gear order as a pre-battle reference. Components and owned gear do nay create extra inventory slots.
This be th' most-supported Draft/Ranked starting gear in th' frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked agin' Riot patch 26.17. Compare its durability, sustain and damage trade-off afore leaving base.
This gear be part o' th' most-supported coherent core in th' frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked agin' Riot patch 26.17. Treat th' sample as context, then adjust only fer a clearly identified matchup problem.
This be th' most-supported Boots choice in th' frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked agin' Riot patch 26.17; change it when th' opposing damage or crowd control calls fer a different defence.
This gear be part o' th' most-supported coherent core in th' frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked agin' Riot patch 26.17. Treat th' sample as context, then adjust only fer a clearly identified matchup problem.
This gear be part o' th' most-supported coherent core in th' frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked agin' Riot patch 26.17. Treat th' sample as context, then adjust only fer a clearly identified matchup problem.
Keep this reviewed late cargo after the prior-patch cross-check; move or trade it only when its named match trouble is aboard.
Completes th' six-gear inventory wit' movement speed and trick haste fer repeated late-battle spell rotations.
Shipshape loadout choices
Recommendations await inspection
Spy full course▾Arrr, best when: Morellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing be already deciding fights.
First aboard gearLuden's EchoBootsSorcerer's ShoesMorellonomiconLateRabadon's DeathcapFlexibleVoid StaffArrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
Spy full course▾Arrr, best when: Arrr, zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.
First aboard gearLuden's EchoBootsSorcerer's ShoesZhonya's HourglassLateRabadon's DeathcapFlexibleVoid StaffArrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
Spy full course▾Arrr, best when: Banshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.
First aboard gearLuden's EchoBootsSorcerer's ShoesCoreShadowflameBanshee's VeilFlexibleVoid StaffArrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic DriveArrr, runes and summoner spells
Control Mid range, mana and wave timing afore committing to a longer exchange or roam.
Sorcery
Arcane Comet
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Inspiration
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Flash
TeleportIgnite supports a short kill window; Teleport supports recall and sea chart timing; Barrier protects agin' immediate burst.
A more booty aggressive spell pair does nay replace seaworthy wave timing, river vision or an escape course.
Arrr, static alternatives
These choices be nay picked from live scores. Use one only after ye identify th' stated clash problem yourself.
Arrr, Oblivion Orb supplies healing reduction without committing to a completed Morellonomicon. Skip both when healing is not the problem or an ally already covers your target reliably. Healing reduction does not reduce shields.
Arrr, Conditional component, not a core item. Complete Morellonomicon only when its stats and slot efficiency justify delaying another purchase.Arrr, zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.
Banshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.
Arrr, Situational AP purchase
Arrr, Buy healing reduction when enemy healing or regeneration is deciding fights and you can keep damaging the relevant target. Grievous Wounds reduces healing; it does not reduce shields, magic damage or crowd control.
Arrr, Oblivion Orb can provide healing reduction without immediately paying for a completed Morellonomicon. Fit the component around your core damage, mana and survival needs; check the current queue's item tooltip.
Arrr, Complete Morellonomicon when its stats and slot efficiency suit your build. Do not treat it as a mandatory first item just because your champion deals magic damage.
Arrr, Multiple Grievous Wounds sources do not add their percentages together. Another reliable applier may cover the same target, but you may still need your own source for a separate fight or target.
Arrr, Repeated spell damage and damage over time can maintain coverage more reliably than a single hit. Match the purchase to your actual spell access, enemy sustain and the teammates who can apply the debuff.
Arrr, If you die before dealing damage, you apply no healing reduction. If your target dies before healing, there is little healing to prevent. The debuff applies on qualifying damage immediately; it does not need to build up. It remains briefly after your last hit, so teammates can benefit even after you disengage.
Arrr, Only healing during the active debuff counts. For example, 40% reduction prevents 80 of a 200-point heal, or 400 of a 1,000-point heal, before other modifiers. Compare that with the damage, penetration or survival you delayed; neither example guarantees a kill. Healing after the debuff expires is unaffected.
Arrr, See the Arrr, oblivion Orb and Arrr, Morellonomicon Arrr, references for current effects and queue availability. These are situational decisions, not a measured best-build claim.
Arrr, kit reference
Trick names, descriptions and numeric fields come from Riot Data Dragon. Practical reads be independently written; th' present in-battle tooltip remains authoritative.
Arrr, what it doesEnglishXerath's basic attacks periodically restore Mana. Whenever Xerath kills a unit, this cooldown is reduced.
Arrr, what it doesEnglishFires a long-range beam of energy, dealing magic damage to all targets hit.
Range changes as ye charge this ability, arr! Check the current tooltip; that listed number ain't its full reach.
Arrr, what it doesEnglishCalls down a barrage of arcane energy, slowing and dealing magic damage to all enemies in an area. Targets in the middle receive additional damage and a stronger slow.
Arrr, what it doesEnglishDeals magic damage to an enemy and stuns them.
Arrr, what it doesEnglishXerath immobilizes himself and gains numerous long-range barrages.
Adapt th' course
Judge th' whole course or sea chart state, nay only personal kills. Pick th' situation closest to th' present battle.
Push safely, then threaten vision, a side course or th' foe jungle without abandoning free farm.
Reach river first aboard wit' yer Jungler and preserve th' cooldown needed if th' foe contests.
Pressure a valuable target while respecting th' control that can end yer lead.
Trade when yer key trick and minion position favour ye; an even course does nay require a forced solo kill.
Move on a completed wave and return afore several waves be lost to th' tower.
Position fer th' champion's reliable damage or control instead o' beginning wit' th' lowest-percentage spell.
Use range, tower space and vision. Do nay contest every last aboard hit if it opens another kill.
Ping lost overboard early and take th' seaworthy course; blindly matching a stronger roam can meet defeat two positions.
Group 'round yer most dependable control and damage rather than searching alone fer a comeback.
Pings, movement and prizes
Mid can reach either side, but th' wave pays fer every move. Communicate th' foe first aboard, then move only when th' course and destination be credible.
Pings create a shared course; they do nay replace checking waves, vision and who can move.
Push, catch or communicate th' wave afore leaving so th' foe does nay gain a free move and free income.
Use On Me Way fer th' course ye be actually taking and Peril where an unseen foe may arrive.
Move through controlled vision wit' th' Jungler or another ally instead o' face-checking th' prize alone.
Decide whether ye be engaging, front-lining, flanking or protecting a carry afore th' fight begins.
Later prizes: Repeat th' same process 'round later major prizes: handle nigh th' ship income, communicate th' course, enter through vision and agree on th' fight afore committing.
Use th' chart
Compare a specific foe, return to th' champion overview, or choose another champion without losing th' queue distinction.