Seraphine & Smolder vs Xayah & Rakan
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Xayah-Rakan wins pre-6 through superior all-in potential and Rakan's engage tools overwhelming your poke.
- Post-6 their advantage increases as Rakan's R setup enables guaranteed kills that your R cannot reliably counter.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q-passive auto trades when Rakan is positioned away from Xayah, then immediately retreat.
- Save E for Rakan's W engage attempts rather than using it aggressively for poke.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam after shoving waves at levels 4-5 when Rakan likely roams mid, matching his map presence.
- Avoid roaming post-6 unless you have deep vision as Rakan's R-W combo can catch you in river transitions.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use E offensively when Rakan has W available as he can easily engage through your root.
- Avoid standing in minion waves during trades as Xayah's Q will hit both you and Smolder simultaneously.
Created on 01/05/2026
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