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Yone vs Xerath MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone vs Xerath

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling melee skirmisher who must use E + Q combos to force trades and avoid Xerath's poke.
Avoid giving Xerath free space to poke and scale; pressure him enough to prevent safe farming.

Trading pattern

Stack Q, use E to gap close and second Q for knockup, then snap back with E to avoid Xerath's poke.
Punish Xerath if he misses Xerath E or is caught charging Xerath Q by engaging quickly.
Avoid trading when E is down or from bad positions as Yone becomes vulnerable to Xerath's poke and stun.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Xerath's Xerath E stun is available as it can interrupt your engage.
Avoid committing when Xerath is charging Xerath Q or has Xerath R ready for long-range follow-up.
Vulnerable after using E if caught out of position or missing key knockup trades.

Early game

Play cautiously early as Yone has low early agency and is vulnerable before reliable trades.
Use level 3 power spike to start short trades with E + Q + W shield combo.
Respect Xerath's poke and stun, especially his Xerath E, and avoid extended trades before level 3.

Power spikes

Yone's level 3 unlock with Q-W-E combo and W shield enables safer trades.
First back for attack speed and completing Bork greatly increases Yone's damage and dueling.
Respect Xerath's level 6 ultimate and first completed mana/AP item spike for his increased poke and kill pressure.

Win conditions

Use E + Q combo to force trades and back off before Xerath can retaliate.
Punish Xerath's missed Xerath E and Xerath Q charges by engaging aggressively.
Scale through early game and leverage power spikes to all-in and deny Xerath safe scaling and poke control.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup