Xayah

Marksman · ADC

Xayah counters, build & runes

Xayah, the Rebel, is a marksman mostly played in ADC. In ADC it has a 50.2% win rate in patch 16.22 and sits in tier A. It excels at sustained damage and is strongest in the mid game.

Patch 16.22 · SoloQ

ATier
50.2%Win rate
10.0%Pick rate
6.5%Ban rate
#6Rank · ADC
1,214Games

Xayah ADC most played build

Runes56% of games · 48.9% WR

PrecisionLethal Tempo
Presence of MindLegend: BloodlineCoup de Grace
Inspiration
Magical FootwearBiscuit Delivery

Lethal Tempo · Presence of Mind · Legend: Bloodline · Coup de Grace
Magical Footwear · Biscuit Delivery

Summoner spells48.8% WR

FlashFlashBarrierBarrier

Skill order57% of games · 57.9% WR

EWQ

Levels 1 to 3: Q · E · W

Starting items89% of games · 48.3% WR

Doran's BowDoran's BowHealth PotionHealth Potion

Core build41% of games · 53.0% WR

Yun Tal WildarrowsYun Tal WildarrowsNavori FlickerbladeNavori FlickerbladeInfinity EdgeInfinity Edge

Boots69% of games · 48.8% WR

Berserker's GreavesBerserker's Greaves

Champion profile

  • Burst damage2
  • Sustained damage4
  • Durability1
  • Crowd control2
  • Mobility2
  • Engage0
  • Peel1
  • Poke1

0 to 5 attributes from HeroCoach's Fuente 1 profile, rated from the champion kit and Emerald+ stats.

Power curve

Early
Mid
Late

Game plan

Teamfighting

Struggles against

  • hard crowd control
  • poke
  • burst damage

Pairs well with

Rakan

Frequently asked questions

Who counters Xayah in ADC?

In patch 16.22, the hardest lane opponents for Xayah in ADC are Swain (45.2%), Vel'Koz (45.4%) and Hwei (45.7%). In brackets, Xayah's win rate in that matchup.

Who is Xayah strong against?

In ADC, Xayah wins most often against Nilah (56.4%), Mel (56.2%) and Katarina (55.1%).

What is the best Xayah build in ADC?

The core Xayah build in ADC is Yun Tal Wildarrows, Navori Flickerblade and Infinity Edge. Keystone: Lethal Tempo, with Inspiration as the secondary tree. Skill order: E > W > Q.

Is Xayah good in patch 16.22?

It is tier A in ADC (rank 6), with a 50.2% win rate, 10.0% pick rate and 6.5% ban rate in SoloQ.

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Global SoloQ stats for patch 16.22. Updated November 4, 2026.