Seraphine vs Xerath SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Seraphine into Xerathmedium

Overview

Use poke and sustain to enable your ADC's safe wave access against Xerath's artillery poke.
Deny Xerath's engage angle by controlling bot-side brush and maintaining river vision.
Hold for multi-target follow-up after your ADC's slows or roots to punish clustered enemies.

Poke with and layer after your ADC applies slows to maximize root and peel.
Save empowered to shield your ADC during Xerath's long-range poke or engage attempts.
Hold until your ADC commits to fights, then use it to charm clustered enemies for follow-up.

Respect stun as his main peel and engage tool; avoid overextending without cooldowns.
Avoid clustering with your ADC during ultimate to reduce charm follow-up risk.
Watch for Xerath's poke burst after he completes his first mana/AP item; shield and sustain accordingly.

Track level 2 to pair poke with ADC slows or roots for strong trades.
Secure brush control early to limit Xerath's poke angles and protect your ADC.
Coordinate wave crash timing with your ADC before roaming to avoid exposing them to Xerath's poke.

Level 2 unlocks your poke and root setup; use it to pressure Xerath and enable ADC trades.
Level 3 grants full kit with shield; prioritize trades with brush control and ADC follow-up.
Level 6 allows multi-target charm; use it with your ADC's engage or peel for decisive fights.

Convert poke and shield pressure into ADC access denial and forced recalls for dragon setup.
Use wave crashes to create safe roam windows with vision control around river and mid.
Leverage your ultimate in grouped fights with your ADC's slows or roots to secure kills and teamfight advantage.

Tactical tip

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