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Xerath vs Yone MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Yone

Updated May 29, 2026

Overview

Xerath should just focus on farming in this lane, poke when you have the chance but keeping wave at your side is more important.
Yone relies on mobility and knockups to close distance and punish Xerath's immobility.
Xerath should not sidelane unless protected.

Trading pattern

Use W slow to land Q poke safely and hold E for guaranteed stun to deter Yone's engage.
Avoid trading when charging Q or after missing E, as Xerath is vulnerable then.
Yone will use E + Q combo to gap close; punish his snapback timing by stepping away after he commits.

Danger windows

When Xerath's E is on cooldown or missed, Yone can all-in with his gap close.
Yone's level 6 R can turn fights with displacement; avoid clumping.
Xerath is vulnerable while charging Q; Yone can punish with E + Q knockup combo.

Early game

You can be most agressive before level 3.
Keep wave on your side to reduce Yone's all-in threat and limit his E engage angles.
Punish Yone if he wastes E from a bad position or misses Q knockup setup.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks all Xerath abilities including E stun for self-peel.
Level 6 ultimate extends poke range and pressure, especially post-landing E.
First completed mana/AP item boosts poke damage and sustain in trades.

Win conditions

Maintain distance and control lane with Q and W poke to chip down Yone before he can engage.
Use E stun defensively to interrupt Yone's all-in attempts and follow up with ultimate for damage.
Post level 6, leverage ultimate's long range to pressure side lanes or secure kills when Yone overextends.

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

Updated May 29, 2026New matchup