Sett vs Azir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sett vs Azir

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Sett should pressure Azir early to deny him a calm scaling lane and force him into difficult melee trades.
Prioritize controlling the wave near your side to threaten (E) stuns and force Azir to farm under pressure.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup where Sett must leverage early lane pressure and level 6 all-ins to disrupt Azir's scaling.

Trading pattern

Start trades by forcing Azir into melee range with autos and (E) pulls, then use grit-backed (W) for max damage.
Punish Azir when he missteps near minions or soldiers, as he struggles to dodge centered (W).
Avoid chasing if Azir sidesteps (W) or uses (E) defensively, as your biggest trade threat is then reduced.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (R) is available, as it can disengage your all-ins or isolate you from your team.
Avoid committing when Azir has soldiers positioned between you and him, limiting your (E) and (W) effectiveness.
Watch for Azir using (E) aggressively; if he has it up, your engage windows shrink and you risk counter-engage.

Early game

Use early levels to force close-range trades with autos and (E) to build grit and threaten (W) damage.
Avoid extended poke trades before you have grit and (W) ready, as Azir's soldiers can chip you down.
Look for opportunities to punish Azir when he mispositions near minions for your (E) stun setup.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to reposition Azir into your team or under turret for forced brawls.
After first bruiser item, increase pressure by forcing trades where your grit and (W) shield make you tankier and more threatening.
Respect Azir's level 6 (R) displacement and his first mage DPS item spike by timing your all-ins when these are on cooldown.

Win conditions

Win lane by forcing melee trades using (E) stuns and grit-backed (W) damage to out-trade Azir.
Use level 6 (R) to create forced fights or roams that deny Azir safe scaling and pressure side lanes.
Maintain wave control to deny Azir stable farming, preventing him from reaching his item spikes safely.