Orianna vs Xerath
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win trades pre-6 due to superior range with Q-W poke and better all-in potential with E shield.
- Post-6 Xerath gains significant kill pressure with R, but you maintain edge in extended fights with your utility and repositioning.
How to Trade
- Use Q-W for poke when Xerath uses abilities on minions, then immediately reposition to avoid his Q retaliation.
- Your best trades come from E-W combos when he steps up for CS, as the shield negates his burst while you deal guaranteed damage.
Wave Control
- Push early levels to establish priority, then maintain slow pushes to deny his roam timers.
- You want to keep waves in neutral positions where you can use ball placement to zone him from CS while avoiding his long-range poke.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't get caught in extended poke wars where he can freely land Q's from max range.
- Avoid using W to waveclear when your ball is poorly positioned, as this leaves you vulnerable to his full combo without your primary trading tool.
Created on 01/20/2026
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