Xerath — Support

Support counters: Hook and pick supports like Pyke, Blitzcrank, Nautilus, and LeBlanc threaten him across all stages of the game with consistent engage and catch potential; heal-based supports like Yuumi, Sona, Soraka, and Nami survive the poke lane and outscale him over time.

Weak against: All-in bot laners like Vayne, Kaisa, Tristana, Lucian, Kalista, and Twitch close the gap and burst past his poke; midlane assassins like Naafiri and Katarina similarly punish his immobility; self-healing champions like Dr. Mundo, Warwick, and Master Yi regen through sustained damage without conceding kills.

Strong with: Self-sufficient fighters and tanks like Dr. Mundo, Warwick, and Garen provide the frontline presence that Xerath completely lacks while being able to pressure the lane with Xerath ult threat; physical assassins like Naafiri, Kha'Zix, and Shaco can capitalize on targets already chipped down by his poke.

Scaling: Skews early, win rate drops roughly 5% past 25 minutes as his immobile poke becomes easier to sidestep and he lacks the crowd control and utility of other supports in extended fights.