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Zyra vs Xerath SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zyra vs Xerath

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Control brush with plants to deny Xerath and his ADC safe poke angles.
Use roots to create ADC follow-up windows and punish Xerath's immobility.
Hold (R) to turn enemy engage into a zone fight, protecting your ADC access.

Trading pattern

Seed brush and threaten with (E) root to force enemies through your plant zones.
Hold (R) for committed fights where ADC can follow-up on rooted targets.
Avoid standing in Xerath's poke range without plant cover to prevent unsafe trades.

Danger windows

(E) stun creates high vulnerability for your ADC if caught without peel.
Long-range poke from (Q) and (W) pressures lane space and ADC sustain.
Post-level 6, Xerath's ultimate extends his poke and pick threat; respect cooldown windows.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing (E) root with ADC follow-up to seize brush control.
Avoid overpushing early waves to maintain freeze and protect ADC from Xerath's poke.
Track (E) cooldown to punish missed stuns and deny his ADC safe positioning.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks root plus plant poke, enabling strong ADC follow-up trades.
Level 3 grants stronger seed control, enhancing brush dominance and zoning.
Level 6 (R) turns enemy engages into favorable zone fights with knockup peel for ADC.

Win conditions

Convert brush and wave control into denied enemy ADC positioning and safer ADC access.
Use (R) with ADC follow-up to force enemy disengage or win clustered fights.
Set river vision and prepare dragon setup to capitalize on lane priority and roam windows.

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

Updated Jun 9, 2026New matchup