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How to Win Xerath vs Gnar Counter MatchupXerath is in the a tier of champions

Xerath vs Gnar

How to Beat Gnar as Xerath in LoLXerath is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Gnar as Xerath

based on 1,621 Xerath vs Gnar matchups
Win Rate
53.7 %
K/D/A
2.85
Pick Rate
1.1 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We calculate our matchup statistics from the millions of rated LoL rounds that we evaluate each and every week. This guide on how to beat Gnar as Xerath resulted from an evaluation of 1621 ranked rounds where both champs faced off against each other. This pairing is relatively rare. Xerath fights Gnar in only 1.1% of his matches.

Xerath vs Gnar Matchup Summary

Xerath has done a good job of beating Gnar. Typically, he wins a fantastic 53.7% of matches the champions face each other in. In Xerath versus Gnar games, Xerath’s team is 0.1% more expected to get first blood, indicating that he most likely will be able to get first blood versus Gnar.

Best Xerath vs Gnar Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Health PotionWorld Atlas

Early Items

~5 Mins
Sapphire CrystalLost Chapter

Core Xerath Items

~22 Mins
Zaz'Zak's RealmspikeHorizon FocusLuden's Companion

Optional Items

Rabadon's DeathcapStormsurgeShadowflameMalignance

Summoner Spells

summonerexhaust summoner spell D
summonerflash summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Xerath to level upq
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Second ability for Xerath to level upw
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Last skill for Xerath to max oute

Runes

InspirationFirst StrikeMagical FootwearBiscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
SorceryManaflow BandScorch
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceArmor
Xerath's passive ability p
Xerath's q ability q
Xerath's w ability w
Xerath's e ability e
Xerath's ultimate ability r
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W
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Q
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Q
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Guide to Countering Gnar as Xerath

Tips for Playing as Xerath against Gnar

If you stun an enemy with Shocking Orb, follow up with a guaranteed center hit on Eye of Destruction.

It's easier to land Arcanopulse on an enemy when they're moving toward or away from you, rather than side to side.

Eye of Destruction will make landing Arcanopulse easier as the target will be slowed.

Advice to Win Against Gnar

Gnar's ultimate stuns if he hits you into a wall. Be careful when fighting him near one.

Gnar's animations and resource bar change as he gets closer to transforming.

Gnar can't gain Rage for 15 seconds after he turns from big to little. Use this chance to engage on his team.

Xerath vs Gnar Counter Stats

Xerath Image
Win Rate
53.7 %
VS
Win Rate
46.3 %
Gnar Image
5.7
< Kills >
5.3
5.4
< Deaths >
6
9.7
< Assists >
5.7
1.33
< Killing Sprees >
1.21
103
< Minions Killed >
166
0.07
< Dragons Killed >
0.07
0.39
< Inhibitors >
0.48
631
< Physical Damage >
17,940
22,938
< Magic Damage >
3,433
700
< True Damage >
494
24,270
< Damage Dealt >
21,867
16,168
< Damage Taken >
30,310
10,954
< Gold Earned >
11,506
1.63
< Towers >
2.42
0.02
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
1,413
< Total Healing >
6,278
12,804
< Experience >
14,953
38
< Vision Score >
18
17
< Wards Placed >
9
178
< Time Dealing CC >
425

How to Counter Gnar with Xerath in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here clarify some vital Xerath against Gnar matchup statistics that can help you realize the distinctions between the two. For instance, Xerath’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Gnar’s KDA ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Xerath may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Gnar..

Xerath usually has a similar longest kill spree as his opponent does. On average, he receives less damage than Gnar. This typically indicates differing health capacities; however, it can also show that the champion with higher health has less mobility and thus is not able to flee from further harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Xerath and Gnar

Damage Types Compared

Xerath
Gnar
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Xerath
Gnar

Who is Better, Xerath or Gnar?

Both LoL champs are great. Both champs have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Xerath usually wins when taking on Gnar, with a 53.7% win rate. As a result, Xerath makes a great counter to Gnar.

While Xerath does have a higher win rate compared to Gnar, when facing one another, Xerath also has a greater difficulty level that makes him a more complex champ to learn. You should be be fine when picking Xerath into Gnaras his relative depth means that you may not be able to reach his full potential without a significant amount of practice beforehand.

Moreover, Xerath also has some amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Gnar. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when trying to counter champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there is not one best champion overall in League of Legends, in Xerath vs Gnar matchups, Xerath is the better champion with a noticably higher win rate, similar champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during team fights.

Xerath is a great counter to Gnar. Make sure you focus your strategy on maximizing your gold and cs and taking out objectives. If you do that, you should hold your own as Xerath against Gnar.

Other Champion Matchups Against Xerath

Xerath Loses Against

FizzFizz44.7% winrateDr. MundoDr. Mundo46.5% winrateLilliaLillia46.8% winrateMaokaiMaokai46.9% winrate

Xerath Wins Against

EliseElise57.8% winrateHweiHwei56.2% winrateRenektonRenekton54.6% winrateYuumiYuumi54.5% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

TaricTaric+ 53.8% 746 GamesBardBard+ 53.9% 1908 GamesTrundleTrundle+ 54% 9886 GamesAurelion SolAurelion Sol+ 54% 1403 Games

Additional Information for Xerath Players

How We Calculated Our Xerath vs Gnar Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Gnar as Xerath, we analyzed 1,621 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Gnar as Xerath comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

Xerath Build Gnar Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to truly master Xerath to counter Gnar during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to gather a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you listen to the build and stats presented here, you should increase your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Xerath most often gets less CS as Gnar. Champions who on average don't get much CS usualy don't need much CS to be effective, such as sup champs. They are able to scale properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically require a lot of items to be effective. In either case, try to do better than the values reported here to do well.

The most important items to prioritize in your Xerath versus Gnar build include Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, Horizon Focus, and Luden's Companion. When Xerath included at least these three items in his build, he performed much better vs Gnar than with many other common builds. In fact, Xerath had an average winrate of 53.7% battling Gnar with these items in his kit.

To have the greatest likelihood of crushing Gnar as Xerath, Xerath players should take the First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight, Manaflow Band, and Scorch runes from the Inspiration and Sorcery rune sets. Out of all the rune sets we have analyed for Xerath vs Gnar counter picks, this combo of runes resulted in the best win rate. In fact, these runes provided a 53.7% winrate overall.

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