Ezreal vs Xayah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ezreal vs Xayah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Ezreal's ability to land (Q) poke through minions before Xayah sets up feathers.
Ezreal wins short trades by poking safely and avoiding long DPS fights where Xayah's feathers punish.
Control wave states that prevent Xayah from placing feathers through your path to limit her root threat.

Trading pattern

Punish Xayah when she steps out from minion cover for ranged minions with (Q) and auto attacks if enemy support can't counter.
Avoid trading after using (E) as it leaves you vulnerable to her root and follow-up damage.
Use (W) into auto or (Q) poke during windows when Xayah's feathers don't threaten your retreat path.

Danger windows

(E) root after feather placement combined with support follow-up creates lethal engage windows.
Avoid stepping into brush or river zones controlled by enemy support where Xayah can punish with (E).
Be cautious when (E) is down but (R) is available, as she can dodge your engage and counter-attack.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm with (Q) when minions don't block, punishing Xayah's last hits.
Avoid stepping forward when Xayah has feather lines placed; wait for support cooldowns to punish her.
Hold (E) for safety against (E) root engage, especially before level 6.

Power spikes

First completed item enables consistent (Q) poke to control wave and objective setups before fights.
Level 6 (R) adds global damage to finish low-health targets and influence cross-map pressure.
Two-item spike strengthens poke and cooldown cycling, allowing safer lane control and objective contest.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage into dragon setup by forcing Xayah off waves and securing plates before recalls.
Use health and item leads from safe poke to crash waves and deny Xayah free farm.
Position safely in teamfights to maximize (Q) poke and use (E) defensively to avoid her engage and feather roots.