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Diana vs Xerath MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Diana vs Xerath

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Diana is a medium pressure AP diver who wants to use her Q+E+W burst combo to punish Xerath's immobility and poke reliance.
Prioritize denying Xerath's passive lane by forcing close trades and avoiding prolonged poke exchanges.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing Q and immediately resetting E on the Moonlight mark for burst damage.
Punish Xerath when he misses E stun or is forced to play back after charging Q.
Avoid committing if Q misses as you become vulnerable to Xerath's poke and counterattack.

Danger windows

Respect Xerath's E stun as a key self-peel tool that can disrupt your engage.
Avoid engaging when Xerath is charging Q or has R available for long-range follow-up.
Be cautious when your E is on cooldown since your pressure and mobility drop significantly.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to trade aggressively with Q-W-E combo before Xerath completes key items.
Dodge Xerath Q and W poke to avoid being chunked early and losing all-in windows.
Avoid engaging when E is on cooldown to maintain pressure and safety.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Diana's full burst combo with dash reset and shield, enabling strong short trades.
Level 6 R provides a strong all-in threat and teamfight presence.
Respect Xerath's level 6 ultimate and first completed AP item as spikes that increase his poke and zone control.

Win conditions

Use Q+E+W combo to burst Xerath quickly before he can respond with poke or crowd control.
Exploit Xerath's immobility by flanking or engaging when his E is down.
Deny Xerath safe farming and scaling by forcing short trades and punishing missed skillshots to snowball lane control.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup