Cho'Gath & Smolder vs Xayah & Senna
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Xayah + Senna wins pre-6 due to superior range and poke damage that you cannot effectively answer with your limited engage range.
- Post-6 you gain kill potential with R execute, but they still control the lane through range advantage and Xayah's R disengage.
Synergy & Trading
- Look for Q knockup opportunities when they're farming or when Senna steps up for soul collection, then follow with W silence and let Smolder add damage.
- Focus on short, decisive engages rather than extended trades where their range advantage becomes overwhelming.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam after shoving waves when Smolder can safely farm alone, typically around levels 4-6 when you have reliable CC.
- Best roam timings are when their wave is pushing toward your tower and mid lane has gank potential.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste Q on minions for waveclear when enemies are in range to punish - your main engage tool has a long cooldown.
- Avoid walking up for W poke without Q available as you'll take significant damage from their superior range.
Created on 01/05/2026
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