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Xayah Counters

Xayah

Xayah, the Rebel

Who beats Xayah in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Bot
  • Marksman
  • Ranged · 525 range
  • 330 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Xayah

These champions have the tools to beat Xayah.

  1. Caitlyn
    Caitlyn

    Caitlyn outranges Xayah and zones her off the wave before she can set up feathers.

  2. Draven
    Draven

    Draven wins early trades against Xayah before her feathers matter.

  3. Jhin
    Jhin

    Jhin outranges Xayah and roots her with Deadly Flourish.

  4. Miss Fortune
    Miss Fortune

    Miss Fortune's poke and ultimate punish Xayah, who has to stand near her feathers.

Worst picks against Xayah

Xayah usually wins these matchups.

  1. Varus
    Varus

    Featherstorm makes Xayah untargetable through Chain of Corruption, and her feathers root him back.

  2. Samira
    Samira

    Featherstorm dodges Samira's ultimate, and Xayah's root stops her dash combo.

  3. Kai'Sa
    Kai'Sa

    Featherstorm dodges Kai'Sa's burst and Xayah roots her when she dives.

  4. Tristana
    Tristana

    Featherstorm dodges Tristana's all-in and Xayah roots her on landing.

How to counter Xayah

  1. Avoid standing between Xayah and her feathers; recalling them roots you.

  2. Wait out Featherstorm, which makes her untargetable.

  3. Pressure her early; she needs items before her feathers deal real damage.

  4. Watch for her support Rakan, who can engage with her.

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Caitlyn, Draven, Jhin and Miss Fortune are strong picks against Xayah. Caitlyn outranges Xayah and zones her off the wave before she can set up feathers.
Xayah usually has the advantage against Varus, Samira, Kai'Sa and Tristana, so avoid those picks when Xayah is likely in the bot lane.
Avoid standing between Xayah and her feathers; recalling them roots you. Wait out Featherstorm, which makes her untargetable.
Xayah has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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