Ziggs vs Xayah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ziggs vs Xayah

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Ziggs wins by using superior poke range to punish Xayah's last-hit paths and control wave state.
The lane turns on denying Xayah feather setups by crashing waves and forcing her to farm under poke.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto and (Q) Xayah during her last-hit animations if enemy support can't punish.
Use (E) to zone and slow Xayah's approach path, forcing her to walk through poke zones.
Save (W) for peel or turret execute; avoid using it carelessly as it opens you to engage.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (E) root is off cooldown and enemy support controls brush or engage zones.
Be cautious when (W) is on cooldown, as you become vulnerable to Xayah's dash and root follow-ups.
Respect enemy support's threat zone; do not punish last hits if they can immediately trade or engage.

Early game

Use (Q) to punish Xayah when she steps up for caster minions, especially low-health ones.
Hold wave near your turret early to reduce Xayah's dash safety and limit feather placement.
Avoid overextending before level 3 when (W) is crucial for disengage against Xayah's root.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) adds long-range burst to finish low-health Xayah or impact dragon fights; use for picks or resets.
First completed mage poke item lowers (W) cooldown, enabling safer wave pressure and turret plate execution.
Track Xayah's level 6 (R) to avoid committing when she can dodge and root with feathers.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage into turret plates by crashing waves and using (W) to execute low-health turrets.
Punish Xayah's last-hit attempts under poke pressure to force recalls and gain item leads.
Use lane priority to secure dragon vision and force Xayah into unfavorable fights before her item spikes.