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Xerath vs Yasuo MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Yasuo

Updated May 29, 2026

Overview

Xerath relies on long-range poke to keep Yasuo at bay, but must respect Yasuo's mobility and knockup threat.
Yasuo wants to use minions to dash and close distance for all-ins, punishing Xerath's immobility.

Trading pattern

Use Q and W to poke from max range; hold E for guaranteed stun or self-peel if Yasuo engages.
Yasuo looks to dash through minions and stack Q for knockup; avoid clustering minions to reduce his mobility.
Punish Yasuo's W cooldown by landing skillshots when he can't block projectiles.

Danger windows

When Xerath commits E and misses, he is vulnerable to Yasuo's all-in.
Yasuo is dangerous when his W is up and minion wave is dense for E dashes.
Post level 6 Yasuo can threaten lethal combos if he lands knockups and Xerath mispositions.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 3 when Xerath has full abilities and stun available.
Keep minion wave between you and Yasuo to limit his E mobility and knockup setups.
Punish Yasuo when his Wind Wall (W) is down to land poke safely.

Power spikes

Level 3 for Xerath's full ability kit including stun.
Level 6 when Xerath gains global ultimate poke and Yasuo gets Last Breath for knockup follow-ups.
First completed mana/AP item increases Xerath's poke and sustain in lane pressure.

Win conditions

Control lane with consistent Q poke and W slows to prevent Yasuo's approach.
Use E stun defensively to interrupt Yasuo's engage or to set up follow-up poke.
Leverage ultimate for long-range pressure and to punish Yasuo's roams or extended trades.

Tip: For Xerath vs Yasuo, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated May 29, 2026New matchup