Senna vs Xerath SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Senna vs Xerath

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to deny Xerath's poke angles and protect your ADC's positioning.
Prioritize ADC follow-up on your (W) root after your poke to punish Xerath's immobility.
Leverage your sustain and root to create lane space and control river vision for safer engages.

Trading pattern

Trade with autos and (Q) from max range, holding (W) to root Xerath or his ADC on overstep.
Avoid using (W) without ADC follow-up to prevent wasted cooldowns and vulnerability to Xerath's counterpoke.
Hold engage cooldowns to peel for your ADC if Xerath or his ADC attempts to all-in after your root.

Danger windows

(E) stun creates a high-risk window for your ADC; hold peel cooldowns to protect them.
When Xerath charges (Q), avoid stepping into poke range to prevent losing ADC positioning.
Post-level 6, respect Xerath's ultimate range and timing to avoid extended poke and follow-up damage.

Early game

Win the level 2 race with (Q)+(W) to pressure Xerath before his stun cooldown is threatening.
Keep wave state favorable to allow your ADC safe access and reduce Xerath's poke effectiveness.
Deny brush vision to limit Xerath's engage angle and protect your ADC from surprise stuns.

Power spikes

Level 2: Use (Q)+(W) combo to threaten a strong trade window before (E) stun is ready.
Level 3: Full kit access allows better brush control and poke pressure; coordinate with ADC for follow-up.
Level 6: Your global (R) shield enables safer all-ins and disengages; use it around ADC follow-up and river vision.

Win conditions

Convert lane control into denying Xerath's ADC access by zoning with poke and root threat.
Use brush control and vision around dragon to secure safe objective setups and prevent enemy roams.
Coordinate with your ADC to capitalize on your root (W) for picks, then roam or reset safely before ADC vulnerability increases.