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Vex vs Xerath MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vex vs Xerath

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vex is a burst mage who must use her passive fear to disrupt Xerath's poke and prevent him from safely controlling space.
You should pressure Xerath early to deny his passive farming and avoid giving him a calm scaling lane.

Trading pattern

Use passive fear to start trades and proc electrocute quickly before Xerath can respond.
Punish Xerath when he misses Xerath E or is charging Xerath Q by stepping forward to trade.
Avoid trading when Xerath has Xerath E ready as it is his main self-peel and stun threat.

Danger windows

Xerath's Xerath E stun is the biggest threat; avoid trades when it's available.
When Xerath is charging Xerath Q, back off to avoid poke and potential follow-up damage.
Be cautious when your R is down as you lose mobility and reset potential, making you vulnerable to all-ins.

Early game

Use your passive fear to trade aggressively before Xerath can land his Xerath E stun.
Dodge Xerath Q and W poke to maintain health and look for short trades when his key cooldowns are down.
Avoid extended fights without your R reset as you are immobile outside it.

Power spikes

Your level 6 R is a major engage and reset tool to all-in Xerath.
Your first completed AP burst item significantly increases your kill pressure.
Xerath's level 6 Xerath R and first completed mana/AP item increase his poke and threat, so respect these spikes.

Win conditions

Use your passive fear to interrupt Xerath's poke and force short trades you can win.
All-in Xerath aggressively after level 6 using R to reset and avoid his poke.
Deny Xerath a safe scaling lane by pressuring early and punishing missed Xerath E or Xerath Q casts.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup