Xerath vs Lux SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Xerath into Luxmedium

Overview

Use and to zone Lux and create safe poke windows for your ADC.
Deny Lux's engage angles by controlling brush and positioning between her and your ADC.
Leverage for peel and save post-6 for picks or disengage alongside your ADC.

Poke with and to open ADC follow-up windows while holding for peel against engage.
Deny Lux's hook angles by maintaining brush control and positioning to protect your ADC.
Avoid charging in close fights; use max range poke to minimize punish risk and shield your ADC.

Respect Lux's root range and her ADC's follow-up damage near brush or fog.
Avoid overextending when Lux's is up, as her burst can punish poor positioning.
Be cautious when charging or after missing , as you lose peel and expose your ADC to all-ins.

Win level 2 by coordinating stun with your ADC to secure brush control and deny Lux's hook angles.
Use early wave pressure to force Lux and her ADC under turret, limiting their engage and ADC access.
Track Lux's cooldown to avoid overextension and open safe poke windows for your ADC.

Level 6 unlocks strong pick and disengage windows; coordinate with ADC for follow-up or reset.
First completed mana/AP item boosts poke damage and wave control, increasing pressure on Lux's lane safety.
Track Lux's availability to avoid risky engages and capitalize after her ultimate is spent.

Convert poke pressure into denied enemy ADC positioning and safe ADC access for your team.
Crash waves to create roam windows for river vision and mid-lane pressure.
Set vision around dragon early to leverage poke and for objective control and favorable teamfight entry.

Tactical tip

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