Xerath vs Yuumi SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Yuumi

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) and (W) to poke safely from range, denying Yuumi's ADC easy wave access.
Control brush to limit Yuumi's attach angles and reduce her host's repositioning.
Coordinate with ADC for follow-up after (E) stun to punish Yuumi's low early pressure.

Trading pattern

Prioritize landing (Q) poke slowed by (W) to pressure Yuumi's ADC and reduce lane access.
Hold (E) defensively or use only when guaranteed to hit Yuumi's host or ADC.
Sync poke cooldowns with ADC to maximize damage before Yuumi responds with heals or (R).

Danger windows

Yuumi's level 2 attach and sustain allow her host safer trades; avoid overextending early.
(R) root can enable enemy all-ins or disengages; respect its cooldown and positioning.
Yuumi detaching near CC or brush creates unsafe angles; maintain vision and deny brush control.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing (E) stun with ADC follow-up to force Yuumi's ADC back.
Deny Yuumi brush control to prevent safe detaches and healing.
Use wave pressure to create safe poke windows and limit Yuumi's sustain advantage.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (E) stun, enabling strong engage and peel windows; threaten Yuumi's ADC.
Level 6 (R) grants long-range follow-up and pick potential; track Yuumi's ultimate cooldown.
First completed mana/AP item boosts poke damage and wave control; increase pressure while respecting Yuumi's peel.

Win conditions

Convert poke pressure into ADC access denial and forced recalls to control dragon vision.
Roam post-wave crash with ADC safe to extend map pressure and punish Yuumi's low roam agency.
Use (E) and (R) follow-up windows to create picks or disengage, enabling favorable 2v2 fights and objective setups.