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Xerath vs Lucian MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Lucian

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) and (W) to poke Lucian from max range, denying him short-range trades.
Avoid extended fights since Lucian thrives in burst trades with his (E) mobility.
Prioritize wave control to keep Lucian from safely dashing in for passive procs.

Trading pattern

Use (W) slow to set up (Q) poke, forcing Lucian to choose between damage or positioning.
Hold (E) defensively to punish (E) dash or to peel off all-ins.
Avoid charging (Q) when (E) is available to dodge and retaliate quickly.

Danger windows

(E) dash combined with support setup creates high burst all-in windows.
Avoid overextending when (R) is available to finish off forced targets.
Be cautious after missing (E) as you lose your main self-peel tool against his aggression.

Early game

Contest level 2 trades carefully; (E) and passive burst are strongest here.
Thin waves to prevent Lucian from dashing through large minion clusters.
Reset after pushing wave to maintain mana for poke and avoid jungle ganks.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) for long-range picks or defensive disengages; track its cooldown.
First completed mana/AP item boosts poke damage and waveclear, increasing lane pressure.
Post-item power spike lets you punish Lucian's shorter range and cooldown windows more confidently.

Win conditions

Use long-range poke to force Lucian off CS and deny early scaling.
Capitalize on (E) cooldown to land (E) stun and follow-up poke.
Post-level 6, leverage (R) to assist side lanes or secure picks, extending lane pressure.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup