Veigar vs Xayah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Veigar vs Xayah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane hinges on punishing Xayah's approach for CS while avoiding her feather root setups.
Veigar wins by controlling wave near safety and using (E) to trap Xayah stepping up for last hits.
Xayah benefits from feather lines and (R) for self-peel, so avoid extended trades without cage ready.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or poke with (Q) when Xayah commits to low-health minions for CS if support threat is low.
Use (E) to trap Xayah when she walks predictably through minion lines for last hits.
Avoid punishing if enemy support controls brush or can follow instantly after your step forward.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping up when (R) is available, as she can dodge (E) and counter-engage.
Respect enemy support positioning in brush or river that can immediately follow your punish attempts.
Be cautious when (E) is down, as Veigar is vulnerable to Xayah's dash and root all-ins.

Early game

Use first three waves to stack (Q) safely near turret, avoiding overextension without (E).
Punish Xayah's last hits on caster minions when her support can't immediately trade back.
Hold wave near your side to reduce Xayah's dash window and limit feather placement angles.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks lethal burst on trapped targets; track cooldown to force recalls or picks.
First completed mage item plus stack growth lets you pressure waves and punish Xayah's attempts to farm.
Xayah's level 6 (R) grants self-peel; respect this by saving (E) for confirmed engages.

Win conditions

Convert last-hit punishments into health leads and crash waves to threaten turret plates.
Use lane priority and item spikes to force Xayah under tower before dragon setups.
Scale stacks and item power to become a burst threat that punishes Xayah's all-ins and front-to-back fights.