Lissandra vs Xerath MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lissandra vs Xerath

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Lissandra faces a long-range poke artillery mage and must manage wave control to avoid getting chipped down by Xerath Q and W.
Focus on denying Xerath safe poke windows and prepare for coordinated engages when Xerath mispositions or wastes Xerath E.

Trading pattern

Use Q to farm and poke from a safer distance, hold W to root Xerath if he steps too close for poke.
Punish Xerath when he misses Xerath E by engaging with W and E to lock him down before he can reposition.
Avoid extended trades when Xerath R is active or Xerath is charging Xerath Q to minimize poke damage.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting when Xerath's Xerath E stun is available and Xerath R is active for long-range poke follow-up.
Be cautious when R is down, as Lissandra loses key lockdown and self-peel tools, increasing vulnerability to Xerath poke.
Do not use E forward without follow-up or safe escape, as Xerath can punish her immobility and poke damage.

Early game

Use Q to farm safely and maintain wave control without overextending into Xerath's poke range.
Respect Xerath E stun threat by avoiding predictable movement and only committing when Xerath E is on cooldown or missed.
Avoid using E aggressively without backup since Xerath's poke and stun can punish forward engages early.

Power spikes

Lissandra's level 6 R is a major spike to lock down Xerath or self-peel from his poke.
Xerath's level 6 Xerath R increases his poke and zone control, requiring Lissandra to play around its cooldown.
First completed AP or utility item boosts Lissandra's lockdown and damage potential, improving all-in threat.

Win conditions

Use W root and R lockdown to punish Xerath when he oversteps or misses Xerath E.
Coordinate with jungle or team to flank with E and secure kills before Xerath can respond.
Control the wave with Q and force Xerath to miss poke, denying his scaling and enabling Lissandra to engage safely.