Rell vs Xerath SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rell vs Xerath

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to hide engage angles and force Xerath's poke to whiff.
Prioritize ADC protection and enable all-in combos with (W) engage followed by (E) and (R).
Maintain river vision to deny Xerath's roam and secure dragon setup.

Trading pattern

Engage from brush with (W) when ADC is ready to follow for multi-target lockdown.
Layer (E) stun and (R) pull to chain crowd control, disrupting Xerath's poke and enabling ADC damage.
Hold engage cooldowns if (E) stun is up to avoid counter-engage and protect ADC access.

Danger windows

Respect (E) stun cooldown as it denies safe engage and threatens ADC positioning.
Avoid engaging when (R) ultimate is active, as long-range follow-up can punish mispositioning.
Beware of poke pressure when Xerath charges (Q), limiting your ADC's access and engage angles.

Early game

Win level 2 by coordinating (W) engage with ADC follow-up to punish Xerath's poke.
Deny Xerath brush access to reduce his long-range poke angles and protect ADC positioning.
Crash wave after winning trades to create roam windows and pressure river vision.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (W) engage, enabling strong all-in windows with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 grants full CC chain, increasing threat when combining (W), (E), and (R) for lockdown.
Level 6 (R) enhances multi-target control, crucial for teamfights and objective setups.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and engage windows into denied Xerath ADC access and forced recalls.
Use wave crash to roam safely, establish river vision, and prepare for dragon fights.
Chain (W), (E), and (R) with ADC follow-up to lock down grouped enemies for kills or objective control.