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Zoe vs Xerath MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zoe vs Xerath

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zoe is a high-agency poke mage who wants to pressure Xerath and punish his immobility and skillshot reliance.
Prioritize lane pressure to deny Xerath safe scaling and avoid giving him passive poke windows.

Trading pattern

Fish for E to land sleep, then use R + Q for long-range burst trades.
Punish Xerath after he misses Xerath E or while he is charging Xerath Q.
Avoid extended trades if E is missed or R is poorly timed, as Zoe becomes vulnerable.

Danger windows

Respect Xerath E stun as his key defensive tool that can punish Zoe's aggression.
Avoid overextending when Xerath's R is available for long-range follow-up poke.
Be cautious after missing E or using R poorly, as Zoe is vulnerable to Xerath's counterpoke or CC.

Early game

Use early levels to fish for E and punish Xerath's immobility before he completes key items.
Avoid standing still to reduce risk from Xerath's skillshot poke and save R for repositioning.
Take advantage of Xerath's cooldowns, especially after missed Xerath E, to trade aggressively.

Power spikes

Zoe's main spikes are level 6 for R extended poke angles and first completed AP burst item.
Respect Xerath's level 6 ultimate and first completed mana/AP item as strong poke and map pressure moments.

Win conditions

Win by landing E sleep to set up burst combos with R + Q and force Xerath out of lane.
Deny Xerath scaling by maintaining lane pressure and punishing his missed skillshots.
Use Zoe's mobility and pick potential to avoid Xerath poke and create kill opportunities.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup