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Game patch, matey 26.20Data Dragon 16.20.1

Arrr, reference patch 16.20.1

Xerath Arrr, support · Normal Draft

Xerath has an established low-income Support course wit' useful course pressure, protection, engage or crew utility.

Arrr, established roleArrr, standard Summoner's Rift preparation
Arrr, champion overview
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Arrr, normal Draft · Support

Arrr, evidence-supported Xerath Support

Follow th' completed-gear order as a pre-battle reference. Components and owned gear do nay create extra inventory slots.

Arrr, established role
S
Draft / Ranked opening · separate from gear 1

World Atlas

400 doubloons

Keep this reviewed late cargo after the prior-patch cross-check; move or trade it only when its named match trouble is aboard.

1
First aboard gear

Zaz'Zak's Realmspike

400 doubloons

Keep this reviewed late cargo after the prior-patch cross-check; move or trade it only when its named match trouble is aboard.

2
Boots

Luden's Echo

2,750 doubloons

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.

3
Core

Sorcerer's Shoes

1,100 doubloons

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.

4
Late

Horizon Focus

2,700 doubloons

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.

5
Flexible

Shadowflame

3,200 doubloons

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.

6
Arrr, final option

Cryptbloom

3,000 doubloons

Keep this reviewed late cargo after the prior-patch cross-check; move or trade it only when its named match trouble is aboard.

Shipshape loadout choices

Pick th' course afore play

Recommendations await inspection

AlternativeArrr, too much healingApply anti-heal only when repeated healing be materially changing fights.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Apply anti-heal only when repeated healing be materially changing fights.

  1. First aboard gearZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLuden's Echo
  3. CoreSorcerer's Shoes
  4. Morellonomicon
  5. FlexibleShadowflame
  6. Arrr, final optionCryptbloom
AlternativeArrr, crowd controlMikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; inspect that th' effect can actually be cleansed.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Mikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; inspect that th' effect can actually be cleansed.

  1. First aboard gearZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLuden's Echo
  3. CoreSorcerer's Shoes
  4. Mikael's Blessing
  5. FlexibleShadowflame
  6. Arrr, final optionCryptbloom
AlternativeCrew gets burstLocket gives nigh th' ship crewmates an immediate shield when foe burst lands together.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Locket gives nigh th' ship crewmates an immediate shield when foe burst lands together.

  1. First aboard gearZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLuden's Echo
  3. Locket of the Iron Solari
  4. LateHorizon Focus
  5. FlexibleShadowflame
  6. Arrr, final optionCryptbloom
AlternativeCannae set sail fightsShurelya's movement speed helps th' crew engage or disengage when positioning be th' problem.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Shurelya's movement speed helps th' crew engage or disengage when positioning be th' problem.

  1. First aboard gearZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLuden's Echo
  3. CoreSorcerer's Shoes
  4. Shurelya's Battlesong
  5. FlexibleShadowflame
  6. Arrr, final optionCryptbloom

Shipshape loadout comparison

Shipshape loadout comparison

Recommendations await inspection

AlternativeArrr, too much healingApply anti-heal only when repeated healing be materially changing fights.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Apply anti-heal only when repeated healing be materially changing fights.

  1. First aboard gearZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLuden's Echo
  3. CoreSorcerer's Shoes
  4. Morellonomicon
  5. FlexibleShadowflame
  6. Arrr, final optionCryptbloom
AlternativeArrr, crowd controlMikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; inspect that th' effect can actually be cleansed.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Mikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; inspect that th' effect can actually be cleansed.

  1. First aboard gearZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLuden's Echo
  3. CoreSorcerer's Shoes
  4. Mikael's Blessing
  5. FlexibleShadowflame
  6. Arrr, final optionCryptbloom
AlternativeCrew gets burstLocket gives nigh th' ship crewmates an immediate shield when foe burst lands together.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Locket gives nigh th' ship crewmates an immediate shield when foe burst lands together.

  1. First aboard gearZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLuden's Echo
  3. Locket of the Iron Solari
  4. LateHorizon Focus
  5. FlexibleShadowflame
  6. Arrr, final optionCryptbloom
AlternativeCannae set sail fightsShurelya's movement speed helps th' crew engage or disengage when positioning be th' problem.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Shurelya's movement speed helps th' crew engage or disengage when positioning be th' problem.

  1. First aboard gearZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. BootsLuden's Echo
  3. CoreSorcerer's Shoes
  4. Shurelya's Battlesong
  5. FlexibleShadowflame
  6. Arrr, final optionCryptbloom

Recommendations await inspection

Arrr, runes and summoner spells

Arrr, runes and summoner spellsXerathSupport

Use controlled poke and preserve th' cooldown that makes th' next aboard catch seaworthy.

Normal Draft, matey
Arrr, primary tree

Sorcery

Arcane CometManaflow BandTranscendenceScorch
Arrr, secondary tree

Inspiration

Biscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
Arrr, summoner spells
FlashIgnite
Coordinate th' Bot pair

Inspect which defensive spell th' Bot partner picked afore duplicating Heal, Barrier or Exhaust.

Clash th' course threat

Exhaust answers a committed damage dealer; Ignite adds pressure and anti-heal; Heal protects both nigh th' ship partners.

Arrr, static alternatives

Compare th' problem afore changing th' course

These choices be nay picked from live scores. Use one only after ye identify th' stated clash problem yourself.

Arrr, Only when enemy healing is deciding fights

Oblivion Orb

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, crowd control

Mikael's Blessing

Mikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; inspect that th' effect can actually be cleansed.

Crew gets burst

Locket of the Iron Solari

Locket gives nigh th' ship crewmates an immediate shield when foe burst lands together.

Cannae set sail fights

Shurelya's Battlesong

Shurelya's movement speed helps th' crew engage or disengage when positioning be th' problem.

Arrr, Situational AP purchase

Arrr, When should you buy anti-heal?

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, Start with the component

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, Finish when it fits the fight

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, Coordinate coverage

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, Will the fight last long enough?

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

Xerath tricks

Trick names, descriptions and numeric fields come from Riot Data Dragon. Practical reads be independently written; th' present in-battle tooltip remains authoritative.

Tricks Data Dragon 16.20.1Cooldown / Cost / Range Data Dragon 16.20.1
P
Passive

Mana Surge

Arrr, what it doesEnglishXerath's basic attacks periodically restore Mana. Whenever Xerath kills a unit, this cooldown is reduced.

Arrr, practical readMana Surge be th' always-on rule shaping Xerath's normal trading and fight pattern. Watch its in-battle state afore committing.

Q
Q trick

Arcanopulse

Arrr, what it doesEnglishFires a long-range beam of energy, dealing magic damage to all targets hit.

Arrr, practical readArcanopulse be a ranged cast involving damage. Respect its line or target area, and avoid spending it when th' foe can simply step astern afore th' fit fer th' captain's eye exchange.

CooldownArrr, 9/8/7/6/5 secCost80/90/100/110/120Arrr, listed rangeArrr, 750 units
W
W trick

Eye of Destruction

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, practical readEye of Destruction contributes a slowing effect and damage. Its value changes wit' cooldown, range and target access; recognise th' setup afore moving into its effective area.

CooldownArrr, 14/13/12/11/10 secCost80/90/100/110/120Arrr, listed rangeArrr, 1000 units
E
E trick

Shocking Orb

Arrr, what it doesEnglishDeals magic damage to an enemy and stuns them.

Arrr, practical readShocking Orb contributes damage. Its value changes wit' cooldown, range and target access; recognise th' setup afore moving into its effective area.

CooldownArrr, 13/12.5/12/11.5/11 secCost60/65/70/75/80Arrr, listed rangeArrr, 1050 units
R
Ultimate

Rite of the Arcane

Arrr, what it doesEnglishXerath immobilizes himself and gains numerous long-range barrages.

Arrr, practical readRite of the Arcane be part o' Xerath's R pattern. Read its listed effect first aboard, then track th' cooldown and condition that make th' next aboard use valuable.

CooldownArrr, 130/115/100 secCost100Arrr, listed rangeArrr, 5000 units

Adapt th' course

What to do when th' battle changes

Judge th' whole course or sea chart state, nay only personal kills. Pick th' situation closest to th' present battle.

Even course

Balance course pressure wit' protection fer th' carry

1
Course

Hold th' trick that makes foes respect yer course and trade when both Bot-course partners be shipshape.

2
Sea chart play

Recall and move on seaworthy wave timings; an unsupported roam can cost th' carry an entire wave or a dive.

3
Fights

Control one approach and keep enough protection fer th' foe's most likely engage.

Pings, movement and prizes

Xerath Support sea chart course

Use range to earn space, then keep enough mana and cooldowns fer th' prize entrance.

Ahead

Make th' lead open th' sea chart

Ping
Use On Me Way afore changing angle, then Assist Me on Dragon after Bot be seaworthy to move. Use Peril if th' carry starts following through an unsafe course.
Sea chart movement
Roam after a pushed wave, shared recall or when th' carry can collect safely. Deep wards still require th' Jungler or another nigh th' ship ally.
Prize
Arrive early, clear th' deck th' foe entrance and hold th' key engage or peel spell. Do nay chase astern from Dragon and hand th' foe a free course back aboard in.
Even

Create one clear th' deck numbers advantage

Ping
Use On Me Way afore an engage or roam, Foe Lost overboard as soon as a course foe disappears, and Peril when yer carry cannae follow.
Sea chart movement
Leave only on a seaworthy wave or recall timing. If th' carry would meet defeat a full wave or face a dive, stay Bot and communicate that ye be nay moving.
Prize
Lend a hand Bot finish th' wave, then enter river wit' th' Jungler. Set vision afore starting and avoid turning an even prize into an unseen gamble.
Behind

Stop th' next aboard defeat afore seeking a play

Ping
Use Retreat or Peril afore an ally enters darkness, Foe Lost overboard immediately, and Assist Me when ye need company to restore defensive vision.
Sea chart movement
Do nay abandon a crashing wave or vulnerable carry. Move after th' wave be stable and use th' nearest seaworthy ward line rather than forcing deep vision.
Prize
If yer crew cannae enter river safely, ping Retreat and trade fer farm, vision or another sea chart resource. Contest only after creating a seaworthy course together.
Prize setup

Arrr, four calls, in order

Pings create a shared course; they do nay replace checking waves, vision and who can move.

  1. 1
    Afore th' move

    'Round a minute afore Dragon, ping th' course, spend doubloons if needed and make sure Bot and Mid know whether they can move.

  2. 2
    Arrr, enter together

    Walk wit' th' Jungler or another ally. Sweep one course, place useful entrance vision and ne'er face-inspect alone.

  3. 3
    Afore starting

    Inspect nigh th' ship waves and foe positions. Hold th' spell that either starts a reachable fight or protects yer main damage dealer.

  4. 4
    During th' contest

    Keep enemies astern from th' seaworthy entrance, mark th' reachable threat and avoid chasing so far across th' waters that Dragon be left unprotected.

Later prizes: Use th' same pattern fer Rift Herald or Baron: communicate first aboard, move through controlled vision wit' an ally, then choose engage or peel afore th' fight begins.

Use th' chart

Put Xerath into a real matchup

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