Akali vs Xerath
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 to constant poke and have limited trading windows, but can kill him level 2-3 if he positions poorly.
- Post-6 you completely dominate as your R guarantees gap close and W makes you untargetable while you burst him down.
How to Trade
- Look for Q-E trades when he steps up to poke, using minions to gap close safely.
- Pre-6 focus on short trades and sustaining with your passive, then all-in post-6 with R-Q-W-E combo.
Wave Control
- Let him push you in early to farm safely under tower and avoid his poke range.
- Once you hit 6, you can freeze waves and zone him completely as he cannot contest you in the minion line.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W shroud for minor trades as it's your main tool for dodging his burst and E stun.
- Respect his range early game and don't take unnecessary poke trying to farm minions he's zoning you from.
Created on 12/03/2025
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