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

Xerath vs Kindred

How to Beat Kindred as Xerath in LoLXerath is in the b tier of champions
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How to Beat Kindred as Xerath

based on 2,941 Xerath vs Kindred matchups
Win Rate
53.5 %
K/D/A
3.06
Pick Rate
1.9 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We at MOBA Champion analyze millions of recently ranked League of Legends rounds every week. Within our data, Xerath battled Kindred in 2941 games. With so many games with Xerath versus Kindred provides us confidence in our ability to prepare useful statistics and a solid build to defeat your opponent. This champion pairing is relatively rare. Xerath is forced to battle against Kindred in only 1.9% of his matches.

Xerath vs Kindred Matchup Summary

Xerath has done a good job of beating Kindred. Typically, he wins a fantastic 53.5% of matches the champs fight each other in. In Xerath against Kindred games, Xerath’s team is 0.1% less probable to obtain first blood. This implies that he probably won't be able to get first blood versus Kindred.

Best Xerath vs Kindred Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Health PotionWorld Atlas

Early Items

~5 Mins
Amplifying TomeHextech Alternator

Core Xerath Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapShadowflameLuden's Companion

Optional Items

MalignanceHorizon FocusStormsurgeZaz'Zak's Realmspike

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport 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

SorceryArcane CometManaflow BandTranscendenceScorch
PrecisionPresence of MindCoup de Grace
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
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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Guide to Countering Kindred as Xerath

Tips for Playing as Xerath against Kindred

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 Kindred

When Kindred uses Lamb's Respite get inside, it stops all champions from dying.

Kindred is fragile - turn the pressure up on her, and she will be forced to play cautiously.

Clear the Hunts Wolf activates on jungle camps to slow down Kindred's damage output.

Xerath vs Kindred Counter Stats

Xerath Image
Win Rate
53.5 %
VS
Win Rate
46.5 %
Kindred Image
6
< Kills >
6.6
5.1
< Deaths >
7.1
9.6
< Assists >
6.7
1.36
< Killing Sprees >
1.51
105
< Minions Killed >
40
0.07
< Dragons Killed >
1.51
0.43
< Inhibitors >
0.43
608
< Physical Damage >
14,240
23,338
< Magic Damage >
3,857
704
< True Damage >
1,206
24,652
< Damage Dealt >
19,305
15,763
< Damage Taken >
31,710
11,059
< Gold Earned >
12,100
1.68
< Towers >
1.51
0.02
< Baron Takedowns >
0.36
1,418
< Total Healing >
16,799
12,945
< Experience >
13,547
36
< Vision Score >
23
17
< Wards Placed >
6
182
< Time Dealing CC >
218

How to Counter Kindred with Xerath in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page show some strategic Xerath against Kindred counter statistics that may help us interpret the differences and similarities between the two. Xerath’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Kindred’s KDA ratio of NaN, indicating that Xerath may be more central to his team's team fighting potential than Kindred..

Xerath normally has a similar longest kill spree as his foe does. On average, he takes less damage than Kindred. This often reflects different amounts of tankyness; however, it can also indicate that the champ with more HP has less agility and thus is not able to kite away from additional damage when poked or engaged.

Differences between Xerath and Kindred

Damage Types Compared

Xerath
Kindred
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Xerath
Kindred

Who is Better, Xerath or Kindred?

Both LoL champions are great. Both champs have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Xerath usually wins when taking on Kindred, with a 53.5% win rate. Thus, Xerath makes a great counter for Kindred.

While Xerath does have a higher win rate than Kindred, when on opposite teams, Xerath also has a much greater learning curve that makes him a more time consuming champion to learn. You don't need to be too worried when picking Xerath into Kindredas his relative depth means you may not be able to reach his full potential without a lot of practice beforehand.

Furthermore, Xerath has some amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Kindred. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when fighting champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion in League of Legends, in Xerath vs Kindred matchups, Xerath is the better champ with a noticably higher win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during team fights.

Xerath is a great counter for Kindred. Focus your gameplay on increasing your CS and taking out objectives. If you are able to do that, you should hold your own as Xerath against Kindred.

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 Kindred Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Kindred as Xerath, we analyzed 2,941 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 Kindred 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 Kindred Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Xerath in order to counter Kindred during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you listen to the build and stats displayed here, you should grow your win rate by a lot and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Xerath typically racks up more CS as Kindred. Champs who typically don't get much CS typically don't have to have much CS to be valuable teammates, such as supports. They are capable of scaling properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, often require many items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the numbers displayed on this page to do well.

The top items to use in your Xerath versus Kindred build include Rabadon's Deathcap, Shadowflame, and Luden's Companion. When Xerath bought at least these three pieces in his build, he did a lot better when facing Kindred than with most other typical counter builds. In fact, Xerath had an average winrate of 53.5% battling Kindred with this build.

To have the greatest likelihood of vanquishing Kindred as Xerath, you should use the Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch, Coup de Grace, and Presence of Mind runes from the Sorcery and Precision rune sets. Of all the runes that we analyzed for Xerath vs Kindred counterpicks, this combination of runes yielded the best win rate. In fact, these runes provided a 53.5% winrate overall.

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