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Xerath vs Zed MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Zed

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Xerath is a long-range artillery mage who must use poke and spacing to keep Zed from engaging.
Apply lane pressure early to deny Zed the chance to safely scale and all-in.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and W to whittle down Zed before he can engage.
Hold E to stun when Zed commits with W+E to punish his all-in attempt.
Respect Zed's Q poke and R all-in by maintaining max range and spacing.

Danger windows

Zed is dangerous when his W+E+Q combo is up and especially after level 6 with R.
Avoid overextending when E is on cooldown as it's your key self-peel tool.
Be cautious when charging Q as it leaves you vulnerable to Zed's engage.

Early game

Exploit Zed's weakness before level 3 by aggressively poking with Q and W to force him back.
Use E defensively to protect against Zed's W+E engage combo.
Avoid charging Q when Zed's W is available to prevent getting caught.

Power spikes

Xerath's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mana/AP item.
Respect Zed's level 3 W-E-Q combo and level 6 R for burst all-ins.

Win conditions

Use Q and W poke to control lane and prevent Zed from safely farming or engaging.
Punish missed W engages with E stun and follow-up poke.
Post level 6, leverage R for long-range damage and zone Zed from all-ins.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup