Xerath vs Veigar MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Veigar

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Xerath is a long-range artillery mage who must pressure Veigar early to deny his calm stacking and scaling.
Use your high early agency and lane pressure to keep Veigar under farm and prevent him from safely using Veigar E to zone.

Trading pattern

Trade with Q poke, enhanced by W slow to land shots easier, holding E defensively to punish Veigar if he tries to engage.
Punish Veigar when Veigar E is on cooldown by stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid charging Q when Veigar's Veigar E is up, as he can trap you for Veigar R burst.

Danger windows

Veigar is most dangerous when Veigar E is available to trap and set up Veigar R burst.
Be cautious when Veigar reaches level 6 and after he completes his first mage item.
Missing E or overextending when Veigar E is up can lead to lethal trades or forced summoners.

Early game

Use Q and W to poke Veigar frequently before he reaches level 6 and can threaten with Veigar R.
Avoid using E aggressively unless you can guarantee a stun, as missing it forces you to play back.
Keep the wave on your side to limit Veigar's safe farming and stack building.

Power spikes

Major spikes to respect: Xerath level 6 (R), first completed mana/AP item; Veigar level 6 (Veigar R), first completed mage item plus stack growth.
Xerath's power spikes allow stronger poke and map pressure, while Veigar's spikes increase burst threat and zoning potential.
Xerath must pressure Veigar before Veigar reaches these spikes to keep lane control.

Win conditions

Win by using Q and W poke to deny Veigar safe farming and stack building.
Punish Veigar's Veigar E cooldown windows with aggressive trades.
Use your R post level 6 to apply pressure and control space, forcing Veigar to play defensively and limiting his scaling potential.