Xerath vs Aurelion Sol MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Aurelion Sol

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Xerath is a long-range artillery mage with high early agency and lane pressure, aiming to control space and poke.
Focus on denying Aurelion Sol's passive scaling by pressuring early and preventing him from farming safely.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing W to slow Aurelion Sol, then follow up with Q for poke damage.
Hold E defensively to peel off any close attempts or commit only when sure to stun.
Punish Aurelion Sol's inability to dodge skillshots by maintaining tight spacing and timing your poke when his Q and W are on cooldown.

Danger windows

Be cautious when charging Q as Xerath is vulnerable to flanks or all-ins during this time.
Respect E cooldown as it is Xerath's key self-peel tool; without it, you're susceptible to Aurelion Sol's medium mobility.
Punish Aurelion Sol before he has access to his full kit; after that, avoid close engagements.

Early game

Use Q and W to poke Aurelion Sol frequently, exploiting his weak early game and low agency.
Avoid using E aggressively unless you can guarantee a stun to prevent being punished for missing.
Keep the wave on your side to limit Aurelion Sol's roaming potential and force him to farm under pressure.

Power spikes

Xerath's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mana/AP item, increasing poke and map pressure.
Respect Aurelion Sol's late-game power spike after 75+ stacks upgrade his R and after he completes Rylais.
Avoid extended fights post these spikes as Aurelion Sol's roaming and teamfight presence become stronger.

Win conditions

Win lane by using Q and W to consistently poke and zone Aurelion Sol, denying him safe farm and scaling.
Use R post level 6 to apply pressure and assist side lanes, leveraging your map impact.
Maintain positioning to maximize poke damage while avoiding all-in windows and punishing cooldowns effectively.