Galio vs Xerath SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Galio vs Xerath

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (W) and (E) to punish Xerath's immobility and protect your ADC from poke.
Control brush to deny Xerath safe poke angles and enable your ADC's forward positioning.
Prioritize wave states that allow you to roam with (R) and impact mid or river fights.

Trading pattern

Engage with (E) knock-up only when your ADC can immediately follow for burst trades.
Hold (W) to peel (E) stun attempts and protect ADC access.
Deny Xerath brush control to limit his poke angles and force him to play defensively.

Danger windows

Respect (E) stun range and avoid overextending without (W) or (E) available to peel.
Beware of (R) poke during extended fights; keep vision to avoid surprise long-range damage.
Xerath's poke and slow from (Q) and (W) create windows where your ADC is vulnerable if you miss engage tools.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing (W) taunt to enable your ADC's trades and deny Xerath poke.
Secure brush vision early to prevent Xerath from safely landing (E) stun on your ADC.
Crash the wave after level 3 to create roam windows with (R) while your ADC stays safe.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks high-impact roams and teamfight follow-up; use it to aid mid or river fights.
First durability or AP utility item increases your survivability, letting you engage more aggressively.
Track (R) ultimate cooldown to know when to safely commit or peel for your ADC.

Win conditions

Use (W) and (E) to create safe engage windows for your ADC and deny Xerath's poke.
Roam with (R) after crashing waves to pressure mid and secure vision around dragon.
Control brush and river vision to deny Xerath's poke angles and enable your ADC's positioning and follow-up.