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Bard vs Xerath SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath

Bard vs Xerath

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to threaten (Q) wall stuns and create engage angles for your ADC.
Prioritize crashing waves to enable safe roams with (E) and mid pressure.
Protect your ADC from Xerath's poke by managing river vision and denying his engage angles.

Trading pattern

Trade with meep autos and look for (Q) stuns from brush when your ADC can follow up.
Hold (R) for picks or to disengage when Xerath commits (E) stun or enemy ADC overextends.
Deny brush access to limit Xerath's poke and force his ADC into unsafe positions.

Danger windows

Respect (E) stun as his key peel and engage tool threatening your ADC.
Avoid roaming when wave is frozen or your ADC lacks sustain against Xerath's poke.
Track (R) cooldown to avoid giving him clean long-range follow-up on engages.

Early game

Win level 2 by pairing (Q)+(W) to set up trades with your ADC.
Hold brush control early to threaten stuns and limit Xerath's poke angles.
Time roams after crashing the wave to avoid leaving your ADC exposed to poke.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q)+(W) for strong trade setups; use it to pressure and protect ADC.
Level 3 enables (E) roams; crash wave first then impact mid or jungle with your ADC safe.
Level 6 (R) allows picks or disengage; use with ADC follow-up or to stall enemy dives.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and (Q) stuns into ADC follow-up kills or forced recalls.
Roam after wave crash with (E) to pressure mid and set vision for dragon.
Use (R) to isolate targets or stall enemy engages, enabling safer ADC positioning and objective setups.

Tip: For Bard vs Xerath, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup