Zeri vs Xayah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zeri vs Xayah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Zeri using wall (W) poke to punish Xayah's linear CS paths and feather setups.
Zeri wins extended fights with (R) active by kiting around terrain, while Xayah controls short trades with feather roots.
Zeri needs to maintain lane states that preserve wall access and avoid forced short trades before item spikes.

Trading pattern

Punish Xayah's CS by firing (W) through walls when she walks predictable last-hit paths.
Only step forward to auto or use (Q) during Xayah's missed (Q) or when her support can't immediately trade back.
Avoid trading if enemy support controls brush or can follow up quickly, as (E) root punishes overextensions.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting when (E) is down and no wall escape is available; (E) root and (W) DPS punish overcommit.
Respect (R) untargetable window which denies your all-in and counters burst trades.
Beware of support cooldowns that enable immediate follow-up after Xayah's root; do not punish CS if support threat is high.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm near walls, enabling safe (E) escapes and poke angles with (W).
Punish Xayah's last-hit attempts on caster minions when support is out of position and no immediate trade back is possible.
Avoid stepping too far forward early, as (E) root punishes linear movement through feathers.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) turns Zeri into a strong kite carry; use extended fights around walls to maximize damage and mobility.
First completed marksman item allows safer poke and better lane pressure; use (W) poke to force Xayah off CS.
Two-item spike greatly improves extended fight potential; fight near terrain to exploit (R) and (W) synergy.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage and last-hit punishments into health leads to crash waves and take turret plates.
Use lane priority and item spikes to set up dragon control with poke from (W) through walls.
Scale into extended fights where (R) mobility and (Q) sustained damage allow safe DPS in teamfights around terrain.