Standard — crit DPS
Standard build maximizing damage output. Use on neutral matchups or when ahead.
15,400 total costBuilds — official CN server data (patch 7.2)
Three reads of the same champion, computed by our engine on official CN server data (current-patch stats, ratios and prices): a reliable base to adapt to your game. Crit focuses raw damage, anti-tank prioritizes armor penetration, and safety builds enhance survivability for sustained damage.
Anti-tank — shred
Defensive build adding survivability. Pick this against high enemy damage or when behind.
15,600 total cost +200g
Safety — kite & survive
Anti-armor build for tanky enemies. Choose when multiple enemies build resistances.
15,600 total cost +200g
Recommended bootsBerserker's Greaves
Recommended runes: Lethal TempoLethal Tempo grants attack speed after hitting an enemy, synergizing with Xayah's feather-based abilities for rapid damage output.
Situational adaptations
Mortal ReminderAgainst healing (Soraka, Aatrox, lifesteal…)
Kraken SlayerAgainst 2+ tanks / HP stackers
Guardian AngelAgainst AD burst (assassins, Zed, Rengar…)
Mercurial ScimitarAgainst AP burst (Syndra, Fizz, Evelynn…)
Serylda's GrudgeAgainst heavy mobility
Core build — historical analysis (patch 7.0e)Being rewritten
Foundational item core, without recent situational additions — kept as a base for understanding the kit. For the up-to-date build, see the section above.
Xayah relies on feather placement and timing. The build maximizes attack frequency and burst value.
Recommended Build
Starter
Long Sword
Bloodthirster
Lifesteal on auto attacks and E recalled feathers
Magnetic Blaster
Bonus range for safely placing E feathers
Mortal Reminder
anti-heal + crit, DPS with thes plumes W-E combo
Final Build
Boots & enchant
Gluttonous Greaves
Quicksilver
vs burst / dive
Stasis
Stasis
Skill order
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3121415
1468
271011
5913
Runes
Conqueror
rafales of feathers W thrown and recalled with E stack Conqueror in extended fights.
Brutal
Strengthens trades early before his feathers are deployed in nombre suffisant.
Coup De Grace
Finishes rooted targets with the E Bladecaller with a final volley of feathers.
Legend: Alacrity
Attack speed to embed more feathers W quickly and maximize the E.
Bone Plating
Reduces incoming damage during his phases of deployment of feathers close-range.
Situational Items
vs Ability Power
Infinity Edge
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Maw of Malmortius
Infinity Edge
Maw of Malmortius
vs Burst Damage
Infinity Edge
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Guardian Angel
Infinity Edge
Guardian Angel
vs Crowd Control
Galeforce
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Quicksilver
Galeforce
Quicksilver
Situational Runes
vs Tanks
Coup De Grace
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Giant Slayer
Coup De Grace
Giant Slayer
Build timing
Two-to-three-item mid game
With two to three items, Xayah becomes much harder to ignore in long fights. Her W DPS, combined with lifesteal or item safety, lets her stay in combat long enough to create multiple feather lines.