Ashe vs Xayah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ashe vs Xayah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Ashe wins by controlling spacing with slows and punishing Xayah's last-hit steps through auto and (W).
The lane turns on Ashe denying Xayah safe CS through slow chains and capitalizing on feather root windows.
Ashe benefits from stable waves near mid-lane to maximize poke without risking engage through feather lines.

Trading pattern

Punish Xayah's last-hit attempts on melee or cannon minions with an auto slow plus (W) only if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Avoid punishing if enemy support controls brush or is ready to engage when Xayah steps forward for CS.
Use (W) to poke when Xayah is locked in last-hit animation and no feathers threaten your retreat path.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (E) root is off cooldown and enemy support can follow up.
Respect (R) untargetable window which negates your engage and can turn trades.
Beware of enemy support controlling brush or river zone, enabling them to punish your slow-based trades.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin caster minions and punish Xayah stepping up for melee or cannon CS.
Secure level 2 before Xayah to leverage (W) poke and slow for early CS denial.
Position near your support to chain slows and deter Xayah's dash engage through feather lines.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) for long-range picks, enabling Ashe to punish Xayah stepping up without peel.
First completed marksman item strengthens Ashe's sustained slow pressure, allowing safer extended trades.
Xayah's level 6 (R) forces Ashe to respect engage windows; hold (R) for counter-pick opportunities.

Win conditions

Convert poke and slow chains into CS leads by forcing Xayah off low-health minions near mid-wave.
Use (R) to initiate picks before dragon fights or turret plates to secure objective control.
Maintain wave outside enemy tower to pressure Xayah safely and enable support follow-up for kills or forced recalls.