Blitzcrank vs Xerath SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Blitzcrank into Xerathmedium

Overview

Use brush control to threaten picks that pull Xerath or his ADC into burst damage.
Deny Xerath's poke by pressuring his positioning and forcing him to play behind minions.
Prioritize fog-of-war and river vision to enable safe roams and deny Xerath's long-range poke angles.

Hold threat until Xerath or ADC overstep minion cover, then pull for burst follow-up.
Avoid throwing through thick minion waves to maintain hook pressure and lane control.
Use chase speed post-level 3 to secure engages or peel off Xerath's poke attempts.

Respect stun as his primary peel and disengage tool; avoid hook attempts when it's ready.
Avoid engaging when ultimate is active, as it provides long-range follow-up and zone control.
Beware of Xerath's poke when minion cover is dense, limiting your hook angles and ADC safety.

Win level 2 by syncing + with ADC follow-up to punish Xerath's low mobility.
Hold brush to create unpredictable hook angles and deny Xerath safe poke windows.
Coordinate wave crash timing with ADC before roaming to avoid exposing them to Xerath's poke.

Level 2 unlocks + all-in threat; use it to force Xerath and ADC back or secure kills.
Level 3 adds for better engage and peel; leverage this with brush control and ADC burst.
Level 6 silence enables all-ins or peel windows; engage only with confirmed ADC follow-up.

Convert brush control and fog pressure into clean pulls that isolate Xerath or his ADC.
Roam after wave crashes with river vision to extend pressure and secure dragon or mid priority.
Deny Xerath's ADC access by forcing them behind minions and setting up picks for your burst ADC.

Tactical tip

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