Xerath vs Orianna
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose most trades pre-6 due to Orianna's superior range and shield negating your burst.
- Post-6 you gain significant kill pressure with R, especially if you can land E-Q combos to set up your ultimate.
How to Trade
- Focus on Q poke when she uses abilities on minions, and look for E-Q-W combos when she mispositions her ball.
- Your best trading windows come when her Q is on cooldown, as she loses her primary zoning tool.
Wave Control
- Use Q to thin waves from range and avoid extended trades, focusing on maintaining farm parity.
- You want to create slow pushes that allow you to roam with R, as direct laning favors her kit design.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste E on minions or use it predictably, as missing your stun leaves you completely vulnerable to her all-in.
- Avoid standing in minion waves where her Q-W can hit both you and CS, giving her free damage and wave control.
Created on 01/20/2026
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