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Azir vs Xerath MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Azir vs Xerath

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use soldier placement to farm safely and chip Xerath without overextending.
Maintain medium lane pressure to avoid giving Xerath free poke and wave control.
Prioritize stable waves that allow scaling into strong soldier DPS and teamfight control.

Trading pattern

Place soldiers with (W) and poke with (Q) while keeping distance from Xerath's poke.
Punish Xerath's missed (E) by stepping forward with soldiers for short trades.
Avoid aggressive (E) use when Xerath's stun and poke are available to prevent counter-engage.

Danger windows

When (E) or (R) are down, Xerath's poke and stun become much more threatening.
Avoid extended trades while (E) stun cooldown is up and ready.
Be cautious when Xerath is charging (Q), signaling incoming heavy poke to punish.

Early game

Hold a stable wave to farm through Xerath's long-range poke and avoid extended fights.
Use (E) defensively to escape Xerath's stun, never commit it without a safe exit.
Avoid pushing early to reduce vulnerability to Xerath's poke and jungle pressure.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants strong disengage and all-in denial against Xerath's poke and stun.
First mage DPS item significantly boosts soldier damage, enabling more confident trades.
Respect Xerath's level 6 (R) for extended poke and zoning control during lane pressure.

Win conditions

Scale into strong soldier DPS and use spacing to limit Xerath's poke effectiveness.
Use (R) to prevent Xerath's all-in or dive attempts and maintain lane priority.
Deny Xerath safe farm by punishing missed (E) and forcing defensive play or resets.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup