Xayah vs Ezreal ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xayah vs Ezreal

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Xayah's feather placement to punish Ezreal stepping up for CS.
Xayah wins extended trades post-level 6 with (R) and feather roots, while Ezreal controls poke range early.
Hold waves near your side to force Ezreal out of minion cover and create last-hit punish windows.

Trading pattern

Step up to auto and (Q) Ezreal during his last-hit animations if support threat is low.
Use feather lines to root Ezreal when he chases or walks predictably through minions.
Avoid trades when (E) is available, as he can dodge your root and reposition safely.

Danger windows

(E) dash up with support follow-up creates a high-risk all-in window; avoid stepping forward then.
When (Q) is unblocked by minions, respect his poke range and don't overextend for CS.
Losing brush control or stepping into enemy support zones opens you to immediate counter-engage after your punish attempts.

Early game

Use the first three waves to set feather lines behind Ezreal's expected CS path.
At level 2, punish Ezreal when he steps up for caster minions if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Avoid stepping too far forward before feather setup or when Ezreal's support controls brush or engage zones.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets you deny Ezreal's all-in and punish his chase with feather roots; hold it for key engages.
First completed marksman item increases your sustained DPS and feather threat, enabling safer front-to-back fights.
Two-item spike solidifies your damage and peel, allowing you to control fights where Ezreal must walk through feathers.

Win conditions

Convert feather-rooted trades into health leads to force Ezreal off the wave and secure plates.
Use lane priority and wave crashes to set up dragon vision and objective control before Ezreal's poke dominates.
Scale into teamfights where your self-peel and front-to-back DPS outmatch Ezreal's poke and mobility.