Xerath vs Thresh SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Xerath into Threshmedium

Overview

Use and to poke and zone, denying Thresh's hook angles from brush.
Prioritize brush control to limit Thresh's engage and protect your ADC's positioning.
Leverage long-range poke to pressure and create space for your ADC's follow-up.

Hold to peel after Thresh commits or to protect your ADC.
Use slow to set up easier poke, maximizing ADC follow-up windows.
Deny brush access before trades to reduce Thresh's hook angles and engage options.

Contest level 2 only if your ADC can follow up on poke before Thresh's and come online.
Use early wave pressure to force Thresh away from brush and reduce his hook threat.
Ward river and tri-brush to track Thresh's roam timer and protect mid pressure.

At level 2, Thresh's + combo enables strong engage; play back unless ADC can counter.
At level 6, your provides long-range follow-up and pick potential; coordinate with ADC.
After first mana/AP item, increase poke pressure to force Thresh and ADC under turret or recall.

Convert poke and brush control into denied enemy ADC positioning and safer ADC access.
Use wave crashes to create roam windows; secure river vision to support mid and dragon setups.
Coordinate ultimates with ADC follow-up for picks or defensive resets to control objective fights.

Tactical tip

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