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Mid · Normal DraftMatchup chartPatch 16.20.1

Xerath vs Teemo

Loadout, runes, tricks and practical pre-battle checks in one queue-aware reference.

XerathVSTeemo

Matchup chart

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Role
Picked courseMidships

Pick two champions from th' list.

Arrr, role fit

MidXerath

Xerath has an established central-course course wit' access to waves, both sides o' th' river and meaningful pressure betwixt prizes.

Arrr, established role
Old chart, mateyRecommendations await inspection

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Recommendations’ patch
16.16 Data Dragon
Build check’s patch
16.19.1 Data Dragon
Item lookup’s patch
16.20.1 Data Dragon

Arrr, normal Draft · Mid

Arrr, evidence-supported Xerath Mid

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

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

Doran's Ring

400 doubloons

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.

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First aboard gear

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.

2
Boots

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.

3
Core

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.

4
Late

Rabadon's Deathcap

3,500 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

Void Staff

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.

6
Arrr, repeated spell rotations

Cosmic Drive

3,000 doubloons

Completes th' six-gear inventory wit' movement speed and trick haste fer repeated late-battle spell rotations.

Shipshape loadout choices

Pick th' course afore play

Recommendations await inspection

AlternativeArrr, too much healingMorellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing be already deciding fights.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Morellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing be already deciding fights.

  1. First aboard gearLuden's Echo
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Morellonomicon
  4. LateRabadon's Deathcap
  5. FlexibleVoid Staff
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, they burst meArrr, zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Arrr, zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.

  1. First aboard gearLuden's Echo
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Zhonya's Hourglass
  4. LateRabadon's Deathcap
  5. FlexibleVoid Staff
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, one spell stops meBanshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Banshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.

  1. First aboard gearLuden's Echo
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. CoreShadowflame
  4. Banshee's Veil
  5. FlexibleVoid Staff
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive

Shipshape loadout comparison

Shipshape loadout comparison

Recommendations await inspection

Build chart needs reviewArrr, evidence-supported Xerath MidRecommendations await inspectionSpy full course

Recommendations await inspection

  1. First aboard gearLuden's Echo
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. CoreShadowflame
  4. LateRabadon's Deathcap
  5. FlexibleVoid Staff
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, too much healingMorellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing be already deciding fights.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Morellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing be already deciding fights.

  1. First aboard gearLuden's Echo
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Morellonomicon
  4. LateRabadon's Deathcap
  5. FlexibleVoid Staff
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, they burst meArrr, zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Arrr, zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.

  1. First aboard gearLuden's Echo
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Zhonya's Hourglass
  4. LateRabadon's Deathcap
  5. FlexibleVoid Staff
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, one spell stops meBanshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Banshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.

  1. First aboard gearLuden's Echo
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. CoreShadowflame
  4. Banshee's Veil
  5. FlexibleVoid Staff
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive

Arrr, runes and summoner spells

Arrr, runes and summoner spellsXerathMid

Control Mid range, mana and wave timing afore committing to a longer exchange or roam.

Normal Draft, matey
Arrr, primary tree

Sorcery

Arcane CometManaflow BandTranscendenceScorch
Arrr, secondary tree

Inspiration

Biscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
Arrr, summoner spells
FlashTeleport
Pick pressure or recovery

Ignite supports a short kill window; Teleport supports recall and sea chart timing; Barrier protects agin' immediate burst.

Protect th' wave course

A more booty aggressive spell pair does nay replace seaworthy wave timing, river vision or an escape course.

Arrr, matchup notes

What changes when Teemo is opposite you?

Pre-battle kit comparison
Arrr, strategic interaction

Arrr, contest from longer range

Long-range wave clear th' deck and poke can force a shorter-range mage to cross open space.

Arrr, mid to late

Control and protection become clearer once teams group 'round prizes and carries need a front line.

Yer course

Use th' course ye prepared

Treat Vex as one part o' th' sea chart state. Their Jungler, nigh th' ship waves and which teammates can move determine whether th' same trade or rotation be seaworthy.

Trick reminders

Xerath reminders

  • It's easier to land Arcanopulse on an foe when they're moving toward or astern from ye, rather than side to side.
  • Eye of Destruction will make landing Arcanopulse easier as th' target will be slowed.
  • If ye stun an foe wit' Shocking Orb, follow up wit' a promised center hit on Eye of Destruction.
Trick reminders

Against Teemo

  • Teemo's Toxic Shot punishes sailors who get hit and back aboard out, so stay at a seaworthy range until ye're shipshape to commit.
  • It can be valuable to use Oracle's Lens(Trinket) to destroy mushrooms 'round key locations.

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, they burst me

Zhonya's Hourglass

Arrr, zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive or lethal burst window.

Arrr, one spell stops me

Banshee's Veil

Banshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.

Trick reference

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Trick reference Data Dragon 16.20.1

Wait fer reload (s) / Cost / Charted reach (units) Data Dragon 16.20.1

Xerath

  1. P
    Mana SurgeEnglish

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

  2. Q
    ArcanopulseEnglish

    Fires 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.

    Wait fer reload (s) 9/8/7/6/5 · Cost 80/90/100/110/120 · Charted reach (units) 750
  3. W
    Eye of DestructionEnglish

    Calls 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.

    Wait fer reload (s) 14/13/12/11/10 · Cost 80/90/100/110/120 · Charted reach (units) 1000
  4. E
    Shocking OrbEnglish

    Deals magic damage to an enemy and stuns them.

    Wait fer reload (s) 13/12.5/12/11.5/11 · Cost 60/65/70/75/80 · Charted reach (units) 1050
  5. R
    Rite of the ArcaneEnglish

    Xerath immobilizes himself and gains numerous long-range barrages.

    Wait fer reload (s) 130/115/100 · Cost 100 · Charted reach (units) 5000

Teemo

  1. P
    Guerrilla WarfareEnglish

    If Teemo stands still and takes no actions for a short duration, he becomes Invisible indefinitely. If he's in brush, Teemo can enter and maintain his Invisibility while moving. After leaving Invisibility, Teemo gains the Element of Surprise, increasing his Attack Speed for a few seconds.

  2. Q
    Blinding DartEnglish

    Obscures an enemy's vision with a powerful venom, dealing damage to the target unit and blinding it for the duration.

    Wait fer reload (s) 7 · Cost 70/75/80/85/90 · Charted reach (units) 680
  3. W
    Move QuickEnglish

    Teemo scampers around, passively increasing his Move Speed until he is struck by an enemy champion or turret. Teemo can sprint to gain bonus Move Speed that isn't stopped by being struck for a short time.

    Wait fer reload (s) 14 · Cost 40 · Charted reach (units) 20
  4. E
    Toxic ShotEnglish

    Each of Teemo's attacks will poison the target %i:OnHit% On-Hit, dealing damage on impact and each second after for 4 seconds.

    Charted reach (units) 680
  5. R
    Noxious TrapEnglish

    Teemo throws an explosive poisonous trap using one of the mushrooms stored in his pack. If an enemy steps on the trap, it will release a poisonous cloud, slowing enemies and damaging them over time. If Teemo throws a mushroom onto another mushroom it will bounce, gaining additional range.

    Cost 75/55/35 · Charted reach (units) 600/750/900

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

Manage th' wave and keep both sides o' th' sea chart visible

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Course

Trade when yer key trick and minion position favour ye; an even course does nay require a forced solo kill.

2
Sea chart play

Move on a completed wave and return afore several waves be lost to th' tower.

3
Fights

Position fer th' champion's reliable damage or control instead o' beginning wit' th' lowest-percentage spell.

Pings, movement and prizes

Xerath Mid sea chart course

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.

Ahead

Use priority to arrive first aboard, nay recklessly

Ping
Ping Foe Lost overboard when th' foe leaves, On Me Way afore entering river and Peril on th' course th' foe may use.
Arrr, stay or roam
Roam after clearing th' wave and choose th' side where crewmates can participate. Return afore several waves be lost.
Prize
Reach river wit' th' Jungler, control one entrance and preserve th' spell that stops an foe engage or secures th' first aboard target.
Even

Turn one managed wave into sea chart pressure

Ping
Use Foe Lost overboard immediately, then On Me Way only when ye be genuinely moving rather than considering it.
Arrr, stay or roam
Move after th' wave be handled. If following requires entering fog alone, ping Peril and take th' seaworthy course instead.
Prize
Lend a hand establish river vision afore th' set sail. Do nay burn th' only control spell on poke if it be needed to protect th' entrance.
Behind

Clear th' deck safely and warn both side lanes

Ping
Ping Foe Lost overboard early and repeat Peril on th' threatened side. Use Retreat if matching th' roam would expose ye to another kill.
Arrr, stay or roam
Arrr, follow through established vision or remain Mid and recover farm. A late blind follow often loses both positions.
Prize
Approach astern o' th' front line and use reliable control or range. Trade th' prize if th' crew cannae safely enter river.
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
    Handle th' wave

    Push, catch or communicate th' wave afore leaving so th' foe does nay gain a free move and free income.

  2. 2
    Signal th' course

    Use On Me Way fer th' course ye be actually taking and Peril where an unseen foe may arrive.

  3. 3
    Arrr, enter together

    Move through controlled vision wit' th' Jungler or another ally instead o' face-checking th' prize alone.

  4. 4
    Pick th' job

    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.

Arrr, keep preparing

Use th' champion chart or choose another foe

Th' matchup chart be a pre-battle reference. It does nay predict th' result or alter its recommendation from changing live clash data.

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