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Xerath vs Vel'Koz SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vel'Koz

Xerath vs Vel'Koz

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) and (W) to zone Vel'Koz and create safe poke windows for your ADC.
Control side brush to deny Vel'Koz's angled (Q) poke and limit his engage angles.
Prioritize river and tri-brush vision to track Vel'Koz's roams and protect ADC access.

Trading pattern

Layer (W) slows before (Q) poke to improve hit chance and deny enemy ADC space.
Hold (E) stun defensively to peel Vel'Koz's engage or punish his missed (E).
Sync poke cooldowns with your ADC's damage window to maximize pressure and force recalls.

Danger windows

(E) knockup plus ADC follow-up creates a strong all-in threat; respect this window.
Losing brush vision enables Vel'Koz to angle split (Q) poke or set up (E) knockups.
Vel'Koz's level 6 (R) channel can punish poor positioning; track and peel accordingly.

Early game

Contest level 2 with your ADC to prevent (E) knockup follow-up on your ADC.
Use early (Q) poke to pressure Vel'Koz's lane priority and secure brush control.
Coordinate wave crashes with your ADC to enable safe roams or vision setup around dragon.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (E) stun and Vel'Koz's knockup; play cautiously until ADC can follow up.
Level 6 (R) grants long-range follow-up; use it to confirm picks or disengage safely.
First completed mana/AP item boosts poke damage and wave control; increase pressure post-item.

Win conditions

Convert poke pressure into denied enemy ADC positioning and forced recalls.
Use vision control and wave state to enable safe roams or dragon setup with your ADC.
Leverage level 6 ultimate and (E) stun to protect ADC and create favorable teamfight entry.

Tip: For Xerath vs Vel'Koz, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.

Updated Jun 9, 2026New matchup