Xayah vs Vayne ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xayah vs Vayne

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on feather placement to punish Vayne's short-range CS attempts.
Xayah wins extended trades with (E) root and (R) self-peel, while Vayne excels in short-range dueling.
Control wave near your side to force Vayne into risky last-hit positions and deny her dash safety.

Trading pattern

Step up to auto or (Q) poke Vayne during her last-hit animations if support threat is low.
Set feathers before trades to threaten roots when Vayne tries to dash through for CS.
Drop punish attempts if enemy support controls brush or can immediately counter-engage after your step forward.

Danger windows

(E) wall stun combined with (R) stealth repositioning creates lethal engage windows if spacing is poor.
Avoid stepping into brush or river zones controlled by enemy support where Vayne can follow up immediately.
Be cautious when (R) is down, as you lose key self-peel and vulnerability to Vayne's burst and chase.

Early game

Use first three waves to set feather lines behind Vayne's last-hit path, limiting her safe CS zone.
Punish Vayne's caster minion last hits when she steps forward, but only if enemy support can't trade back.
Avoid pushing early without vision to prevent (E) wall stun engage or support follow-up.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants untargetability and feather burst, letting you deny Vayne's all-in and punish chase paths.
First marksman item spike improves sustained DPS and feather threat, enabling longer front-to-back fights.
Two-item DPS spike solidifies your ability to win extended trades if Vayne must walk through feather lines.

Win conditions

Convert feather control and (E) roots into health leads by punishing Vayne's forced short-range last hits.
Use lane priority and wave crashes to secure dragon vision and plates before Vayne reaches item spikes.
Scale into teamfights where (R) self-peel and feather zone control maximize your front-to-back DPS and survivability.