Xayah vs Veigar ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xayah vs Veigar

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Xayah wins by setting feather traps to punish Veigar's predictable CS paths and all-ins.
Veigar wants to farm safely and stack, so Xayah must deny free farm by punishing last-hit attempts.
The lane turns on Xayah's ability to place feathers through Veigar's movement and hold (R) for his engage.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto-attack Veigar during his last-hit animations when (E) is down and support threat is low.
Set feather lines before trades to root Veigar if he chases through them.
Use (R) to dodge (E) cage or burst engage, then punish with (E) root and autos.

Danger windows

Respect (E) cage cooldown; stepping into it with support nearby risks stun and burst.
Avoid trading when (R) is available and (E) cage is ready to trap and burst.
Beware enemy support controlling brush or engage zones, which blocks safe last-hit punish windows.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin the wave and place feathers behind Veigar's last-hit path.
Punish Veigar stepping up for caster minions only if enemy support cannot immediately counter.
Avoid overextending before level 6 when (E) stun and burst are most threatening.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) spike lets Xayah deny Veigar's all-in by dodging burst and punishing chase.
First completed marksman item increases Xayah's sustained DPS, improving poke and wave control.
Two-item spike solidifies front-to-back fights where Veigar must walk through feathers to engage.

Win conditions

Convert feather roots and (R) dodges into health leads to crash waves and take turret plates.
Deny Veigar free stacking by punishing CS attempts near feather lines to delay his scaling.
Use bot lane priority from successful trades to secure dragon vision and teamfight DPS positioning.