Xerath vs Sett MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Sett

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Xerath controls the lane through long-range poke and must maintain spacing to avoid Sett's melee all-ins.
Prioritize lane pressure and denying Sett's approach to prevent him from building grit and forcing trades.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing (Q) empowered by (W) slow to maximize poke while staying out of Sett's melee range.
Punish Sett after he misses (E) or wastes (W) shield by stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid using (E) unless you are certain to hit, as missing it forces you to play defensively and lose lane pressure.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Sett has grit stacks ready to empower his (W) true damage and shield; avoid close trades during these windows.
Respect (E) stun threat, especially when positioned near minions that enable his pull and stun combo.
Avoid positioning that allows Sett to use (R) to displace and suppress you, as this sets up lethal all-ins.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) to poke Sett from a safe distance during early levels to prevent him from engaging.
Hold (E) defensively to deter (E) pull and potential stun attempts.
Avoid extended trades early to minimize grit buildup and Sett's retaliatory power.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to follow up on Sett's commitment or to punish his all-in attempts, leveraging your long-range advantage.
After your first completed mana/AP item, increase wave pressure and poke frequency to force Sett into unfavorable trades.
Respect Sett's level 6 (R) and first bruiser item spikes by maintaining spacing and avoiding prolonged melee engagements.

Win conditions

Win by consistently landing poke with (Q) and (W) to deny Sett safe farming and scaling.
Use (R) after level 6 to secure picks or force Sett out of lane, creating roam or reset opportunities.
Maintain optimal spacing and wave control to prevent Sett from engaging melee trades, leveraging your artillery mage strengths.