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Xerath vs LeBlanc MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs LeBlanc

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Xerath is a long-range artillery mage who must control space and poke to deny LeBlanc safe trades.
Pressure LeBlanc early to prevent her from using W for aggressive burst and repositioning.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing W slow followed by Q poke to whittle LeBlanc down safely.
Respect LeBlanc's W engage; if she uses W and misses, punish immediately with E stun or Q poke.
Avoid using E aggressively unless guaranteed to hit, as missing E forces you to play back.

Danger windows

LeBlanc is dangerous when she uses W to engage and combos with E root; maintain spacing to avoid her chain.
Be cautious when charging Q as Xerath is vulnerable to LeBlanc's high mobility burst.
Position carefully to avoid being flanked or forced into close combat by LeBlanc's mobility.

Early game

Use Q and W to poke LeBlanc frequently before she hits level 6 to limit her all-in threat.
Hold E defensively to punish LeBlanc if she mispositions or wastes W.
Avoid close fights where LeBlanc can chain W and E for burst and root.

Power spikes

Xerath's level 6 R gives long-range follow-up poke and kill pressure.
First completed mana/AP item significantly boosts Xerath's damage and poke potential.
Respect LeBlanc's level 2 burst combo with Q plus W or E and her level 6 LeBlanc R for all-in threat.

Win conditions

Use Q and W to control lane and poke LeBlanc under tower, exploiting her weak waveclear.
Punish LeBlanc's missed W by landing E stun or extended poke.
Reach level 6 and first major item to maximize poke and pressure, denying LeBlanc safe scaling and forcing her out of lane.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup