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Qiyana vs Xerath MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Qiyana vs Xerath

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Qiyana must manage element choice and terrain access to threaten burst trades against Xerath's poke and lack of mobility.
Pressure Xerath early to deny his passive scaling and avoid giving him safe poke windows with Xerath Q and W.

Trading pattern

Prepare the correct element with W and use Q to poke or root Xerath before committing with E when his Xerath E is down.
Avoid trading when Xerath is charging Xerath Q or has Xerath E ready to stun.
Prioritize short burst trades near terrain where R can follow up for stun and damage.

Danger windows

Respect Xerath E stun cooldown; avoid committing when it is up.
Xerath R post-level 6 extends his poke and punish range; avoid extended trades when it is active.
Committing E without lethal threat or escape near Xerath poke can lead to heavy punishment.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to set up element combos and threaten quick burst before Xerath can safely poke.
Avoid extended trades when Xerath's Xerath E stun is available; punish if he misses it.
Control brush and river terrain to prepare for all-ins and reduce Xerath's safe poke angles.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Q-W-E burst combo and mobility, increasing kill pressure.
Level 6 R provides strong terrain-based stun and burst to punish Xerath's immobility.
First lethality item completion boosts burst damage to threaten Xerath's squishiness.

Win conditions

Use element swaps and terrain control to burst Xerath quickly before he can respond.
Punish missed Xerath E stuns with E engage and R burst near terrain.
Snowball lead by roaming river fights and flanking Xerath to leverage R's terrain stun and high mobility.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup