Xerath vs Galio SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Galio

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use long-range (Q) and (W) poke to deny Galio's ADC easy wave access and pressure lane space.
Control brush to prevent Galio's engage angles and protect your ADC from his short-range (W) taunt and (E) knock-up.
Track (R) for defensive peel or counter-engage, enabling safe poke and potential roams post-level 6.

Trading pattern

Poke with (Q) and (W) to force Galio and his ADC back, enabling your ADC to position aggressively.
Hold (E) for guaranteed stuns to peel when Galio commits (W) or (E), protecting your ADC.
Avoid charging (Q) in close fights; reposition to maintain poke pressure and vision control.

Danger windows

Respect (W) taunt and (E) knock-up cooldowns as main engage tools threatening your ADC.
Beware when (R) is available to join fights; hold peel and position to avoid sudden all-ins.
Watch for Galio controlling brush or wave states that force your ADC into vulnerable positions without escape.

Early game

Win level 2 by syncing (E) stun with ADC engage to punish Galio before he uses (W) and (E).
Deny Galio brush control to limit his engage and peel angles, keeping your ADC safer.
Crash wave after pushing to create roam windows, only if ADC can safely follow or hold lane priority.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks long-range follow-up and pick potential; use it to secure picks or peel for your ADC.
First completed mana/AP item boosts poke damage and wave control; increase pressure to deny Galio's engage.
Track (W) and (E) cooldowns; missing these reduces his engage threat, allowing safer poke and ADC access.

Win conditions

Convert poke pressure into denied enemy ADC positioning and forced recalls, creating dragon and objective setup windows.
Use (R) and (E) stuns to peel for your ADC during enemy engage attempts.
Ward river and control vision to track Galio's roam timings, enabling your ADC to follow or safely push objectives.