Xerath vs Diana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Diana

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Xerath is a long-range artillery mage who must use Q and W to control space and prevent Diana from engaging.
Apply constant poke pressure to deny Diana safe access for her burst combo and force her to play cautiously.
Prioritize positioning and use E defensively to avoid Diana's high mobility all-in attempts.

Trading pattern

Trade with Q poke followed by W slow to land more Qs, and only use E if you can guarantee a stun for self-peel.
Punish Diana when her Diana E is on cooldown as she loses much of her pressure and mobility.
Be wary of Diana's all-in pattern; respect her burst combo and avoid trading when Diana Q is available.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Diana's Diana Q and Diana E are up, as her burst combo can quickly all-in.
Avoid overextending if Diana's Diana E is available to dash in and reset cooldowns.
Position safely after using E to avoid being flanked or caught by Diana's Diana R all-in.

Early game

Use Q and W to poke Diana early and punish her if she misses Diana Q.
Hold E to stun or peel when Diana commits forward with Diana E to engage.
Avoid close fights before level 6 as Diana's burst combo with Diana Q + Diana E + Diana W is dangerous.

Power spikes

Xerath's major spikes are level 6 with R and first completed mana/AP item, increasing poke and map pressure.
Respect Diana's level 3 spike when she unlocks her full burst combo with Diana Q + Diana W + Diana E.
Diana's level 6 with Diana R is a strong all-in threat to respect in trades and positioning.

Win conditions

Win by using Q and W to poke Diana down and keep her from engaging safely.
Use E to peel off Diana's all-in attempts and survive until level 6 for stronger poke with R.
Deny Diana's burst windows by punishing missed Diana Q and cooldowns on Diana E to maintain lane control.