Corki vs Xayah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Corki vs Xayah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Xayah's last-hit attempts through (Q) and (R) poke before she sets feather lines.
Corki wins extended trades post-6 with repeat rocket poke, while Xayah relies on feather control and root setup.
Maintain a stable wave near mid to deny Xayah safe feather placement and reduce her root threat.

Trading pattern

Hit Xayah during her last-hit animations with autos plus (Q) poke when enemy support is not threatening.
Use (R) repeatedly after level 6 to soften Xayah before she can set up feathers for (E) roots.
Avoid extended trades without (W) available, as (W) DPS and (E) root punish close-range fights.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting when (W) is down, as Xayah can engage through feather lines with (E) root.
Respect (R) untargetable window, which denies Corki's all-in and resets trades.
Be cautious stepping into brush or enemy support zones where Xayah can root and follow up with DPS.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm safely and chip Xayah with (Q) when she last-hits caster minions.
Avoid using (W) forward early to prevent giving Xayah an all-in window with her (E) root.
Position to punish Xayah stepping up for low-health minions only if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks Corki's repeat poke, letting him control recalls and force Xayah off waves.
First completed damage item increases poke threat, making it unsafe for Xayah to walk up for CS.
Mid-game item spikes strengthen rocket poke, turning neutral trades into winning trades for Corki.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage into CS leads by forcing Xayah off cannon and caster minions before recalls.
Use lane priority from rocket poke to control dragon vision and force Xayah under turret before objectives.
Scale into mid-game teamfights where Corki's mixed damage and mobility maximize DPS while kiting Xayah's engage.