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How to Synergize Xerath with Volibear on the Same TeamXerath is in the a tier of champions

Xerath with Volibear

How to Win With Xerath and Volibear Paired TogetherXerath is in the b tier of champions
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How to Synergize Xerath and Volibear

based on 3,076 Xerath with Volibear pairs
Win Rate
48.6 %
K/D/A
2.8
Pick Rate
2 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

Our servers download the stats from from millions of League of Legends rounds directly from Riot Games each and every week. Xerath has fought alongside Volibear in 3076 recent, competitive matches. By pooling so much complete data directly from the developers of League, we are sure that we can provide you with robust, accurate builds to help Xerath play with Volibear. It is relatively rare for Xerath to play with Volibear as allies. This pairing has only taken place in about 2.0% of matches with Xerath.

Xerath Volibear Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Xerath has done a below average job of fighting on the same side as Volibear. Usually, he wins an acceptable 48.6% of matches the champions fight together on the same side. If you want to win more matches as Xerath when playing alongside Volibear by figuring out how to better synergize your playstyle with him, then review the complete build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Xerath vs Volibear Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Health PotionWorld Atlas

Early Items

~5 Mins
Sapphire CrystalAmplifying Tome

Core Xerath Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapHorizon FocusLuden's Companion

Optional Items

Zaz'Zak's RealmspikeShadowflameStormsurgeMalignance

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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Guide to Synergizing Xerath and Volibear

Tips for Playing as Xerath with Volibear

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.

Xerath Volibear Synergy Stats

Xerath Image
Win Rate
48.6 %
VS
Win Rate
51.4 %
Volibear Image
5.8
< Kills >
5.8
5.4
< Deaths >
5.5
9.3
< Assists >
9.8
1.32
< Killing Sprees >
1.33
101
< Minions Killed >
105
0.07
< Dragons Killed >
0.07
0.37
< Inhibitors >
0.4
630
< Physical Damage >
627
22,939
< Magic Damage >
23,431
710
< True Damage >
758
24,280
< Damage Dealt >
24,817
16,080
< Damage Taken >
16,476
10,906
< Gold Earned >
11,134
1.53
< Towers >
1.61
0.02
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
1,386
< Total Healing >
1,423
12,665
< Experience >
13,029
37
< Vision Score >
38
17
< Wards Placed >
17
181
< Time Dealing CC >
183

How to Play with Volibear as Xerath in LoL

The Xerath Volibear synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Volibear, compared to his overall stats. Significant differences are areas of focus that highlight how his gameplay changes when paired with this other champion.

Overall, Xerath sees a large worsening in his KDA (ratio of kills and assists to deaths) when paired with Volibear. His KDA worsened from NaN to NaN. This fall shows that Volibear helps Xerath perform not as well in ranked LoL rounds. Yet, the small difference demonstrates that this performance change is not very impactful.

When Xerath is paired with Volibear, he observes a barely noticable drop in his total damage output. This could indicate that Volibear does not support by providing cover for him to dish out more damage or that his participation also helps extend the round's duration. Similarly, when Xerath is played alongside Volibear on the same side, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees compared to when he plays alone. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing with Volibear.

Additionally, when Xerath plays with Volibear on the same team, he typically takes a little less damage than when he fights alone. Getting dealt not as much damage may mean that Volibear does a decent job of protecting Xerath in team fights.

Synergies between Xerath and Volibear

Damage Types Compared

Xerath
Volibear
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Xerath
Volibear

Is Xerath better when played alongside Volibear?

There is no top champion pairing for Xerath that will no matter what be his best teammate. However, Volibear is a relatively poor teammate for Xerath. By locking into the same side as Xerath, he drops their win rate by -2.0% to 48.6%. This shows that there is a bad strategic relationship between Xerath and Volibear that results in them performing not as well together than without each other.

Volibear has a much lower diffuclty than Xerath. That means Xerath players don't need to be very careful when finding Volibear comrades to go into battle on the same side as, as they will need a much lower level of skill to be able to fight well with you.

When playing on the same side, Xerath players will likely see an overall large increase in your team’s capacity to deal magical damage. Together, these two are able to dish out a surprising amount of magic type damage.

Although, by grouping Xerath and Volibear together, you probably will not be providing your team a lot of sustained damage output. Make sure to have other champions on your team that neutralizes this relative disparity in this pairing's potential.

Regardless of your Volibear ally's skill level, you should focus on increasing your gold income, outlasting your enemies, and taking down objectives. If you heed this simple advice, you will do well, regardless.

Additional Information for Xerath Players

How We Calculated Our Xerath Volibear Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Xerath and Volibear, we analyzed 3,076 ranked and recent League of Legends matches. We perform advanced data cleaning and statistical methods to guarantee that our team synergy stats are accurate and reliable. You can be confident that our recommended build to pair Xerath with Volibear comes from actual 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 your division's most relevant stats and build.

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Further Insights to Win with this Champion Pairing

To learn all of the intricacies of Xerath to synergize with Volibear during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League games, you should continue reading to learn some more tricks and insights into this champion pairing. If you pay attention to the build and tips displayed above, you will grow your win rate significantly.

The best items to prioritize in your Xerath and Volibear synergy build consist of Rabadon's Deathcap, Horizon Focus, and Luden's Companion. When Xerath included at least these three pieces in his build, he performed much better as an ally of Volibear than with most other typical builds. In fact, Xerath boasted an average winrate of 48.6% helping carry Volibear with this build.

To have the highest chance of vanquishing your oponents, Xerath players should use the First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight, Manaflow Band, and Scorch runes from the Inspiration and Sorcery rune sets. Of all the rune sets players picked for this team composition, this mixture of runes yielded the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes provided a 48.6% win rate overall.

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