Xerath vs Rakan SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Rakan

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) and (W) to poke and zone, controlling lane space and brush access.
Prioritize protecting your ADC from Rakan's fast engage and charm follow-up.
Deny Rakan's brush control to limit his (W) knockup angles and engage potential.

Trading pattern

Use (W) slow to land (Q) poke, then hold (E) for peel or guaranteed stun on engage.
Deny brush to prevent Rakan's quick (W) engage angles and force him to use (E) defensively.
Coordinate poke with ADC to punish missed (W) or (R) charm windows, then reset safely.

Danger windows

(W) knockup combined with ADC follow-up creates high all-in threat; respect this engage window.
Level 6 charm (R) can chain CC through multiple targets; hold (E) stun to peel your ADC.
Brush and fog of war enable Rakan's surprise engages; maintain vision and deny brush control.

Early game

Track level 2 closely; avoid extended fights if Rakan hits (W)+(E) first without ADC support.
Use poke to force Rakan's ADC under tower, reducing their engage follow-up.
Maintain river vision to spot Rakan's roam attempts and protect mid priority.

Power spikes

Level 2: (W)+(E) combo enables strong engage, so avoid overextending without ADC follow-up.
Level 6: Your (R) provides long-range pick and peel; use it to counter Rakan's charm all-in.
First mana/AP item: Your poke and wave control improve, increasing pressure and denying Rakan's engage safety.

Win conditions

Convert poke pressure into denied ADC positioning and forced recalls for dragon setup.
Use (E) and (R) to peel and protect your ADC from Rakan's engage and charm attempts.
Ward river and control wave crash timing to enable safe roams and prevent Rakan's mid pressure.