Katarina vs Xerath · Mid lane matchup
Core game plan
Xerath's abilities are easy to dodge. You have high burst and gap close. If he pushes, he's a free kill. Call your jungler for easy kills.
Strength by game time
Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights
6:4.
6:4.
6:4.
6:4.
5:5.
Use Q to farm and avoid poke at level 1E onto him after dodging key abilities to tradeHigh burst at 6; Xerath lacks mobility and is easy to killRoam mid-game; Xerath has slow rotationsWatch Xerath's position in teamfights; threaten him with gap close
Detailed breakdown
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