Smolder & Seraphine vs Xayah & Rakan
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Xayah-Rakan wins pre-6 due to superior early damage and engage potential through Rakan's W-Q combo.
- Post-6 they maintain advantage with Rakan's R enabling deadly all-ins that you cannot match with your scaling-focused kit.
Synergy & Trading
- Focus on Q poke when Rakan is out of W range, then immediately back off to avoid retaliation.
- Use W to disengage when they commit, as extended trades heavily favor their burst damage over your sustained output.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push waves early to build Q stacks safely, then transition to freezing near your tower once Rakan hits level 3.
- This forces them to overextend for CS while you scale, minimizing their engage windows.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never fight extended trades in minion waves as Xayah's Q-E combo will outdamage you significantly.
- Avoid face-checking brushes after level 6 as Rakan's R-W-Q combo can instantly delete you.
Created on 01/05/2026
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