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Zilean vs Xerath SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath

Zilean vs Xerath

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Deny Xerath's poke angles by controlling brush and protecting your ADC's positioning.
Use (E) speed to enable your ADC's engage or kite windows against Xerath's poke.
Hold (R) to counter Xerath's burst and create safer all-in or disengage opportunities.

Trading pattern

Threaten Xerath and his ADC with double (Q) bombs through minions or slowed targets.
Sync (E) speed boosts with your ADC's engage or kite to maximize follow-up and peel.
Hold (R) for clutch saves against (E) stun or ultimate burst combos.

Danger windows

(E) stun enables enemy ADC access; hold peel and reposition to protect your carry.
Avoid standing in brush or fog when (Q) and (W) poke combo is ready.
Post level 6, respect (R) range to prevent lethal burst on your ADC.

Early game

Win the level 2 race by landing double (Q) bombs to set up strong ADC trades.
Deny brush control in the first three waves to limit Xerath's poke angles.
Roam after crashing the wave, ensuring your ADC has vision and safety in river.

Power spikes

Level 2: Double bomb plus (E) speed opens strong engage windows with ADC follow-up.
Level 3: (W) enables double bomb resets for extended poke and brush control.
Level 6: (R) forces Xerath to hesitate on committing burst or all-ins.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and bomb zones into denied enemy ADC positioning and safer ADC trades.
Use (R) to negate enemy all-ins, enabling your ADC to play aggressively and kite effectively.
Set river vision before roams or dragon to secure objectives and punish Xerath's immobility.

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

Updated Jun 9, 2026New matchup