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Sona vs Xerath SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sona vs Xerath

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Prioritize protecting your ADC from Xerath's poke by shielding and staying behind minions.
Deny Xerath's poke angles by controlling bot-side brush and maintaining river vision.
Use (R) to punish Xerath's overextensions or disengage enemy all-ins for safe ADC follow-up.

Trading pattern

Use short empowered auto trades with (Q) when (E) is on cooldown to avoid his stun.
Hold (W) shield to absorb poke and preserve ADC health for extended fights.
Save (R) to peel or punish Xerath's engage attempts, enabling ADC reposition or counter-engage.

Danger windows

Respect (E) stun cooldown; avoid overextending when it is available.
Be cautious when Xerath charges (Q), as his poke range and damage spike.
Watch for Xerath's level 6 (R) usage; avoid grouped positioning enabling his ultimate follow-up.

Early game

Contest level 2 only if your ADC can immediately follow up on engage windows.
Hold brush control to reduce Xerath's poke angles and protect ADC wave access.
Avoid pushing early to prevent exposing ADC to (Q) poke and (E) stun threat.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks sustain and poke; use it to support safe ADC trades.
Level 6 (R) provides strong all-in or peel potential; coordinate with ADC follow-up.
Track Xerath's first completed mana/AP item to adjust poke pressure and protect ADC.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and wave state into denying enemy ADC lane access.
Use (R) around confirmed ADC follow-up to punish Xerath's overcommit or disengage.
Set river vision to secure safe roams and dragon setups, leveraging ultimate for teamfights.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup