Matchup
Heavy AD damageSustained DPS
Skill matchup
Build vs Xayah
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
93%
3%Anti AD
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
66.7% WR21 games
Inspiration
First Strike
Cash Back
Biscuit Delivery
Jack Of All Trades
Sorcery
Manaflow Band
Gathering Storm
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Miss Fortune
XayahNeutral
Neutral
Neutral
Xayah's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Clean Cuts (P)
After using an ability, Xayah's next basic attacks will hit all targets along their path and leave a Feather.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 18s | 12s | – |
| 6 | 9s | 18s | 12s | 2m20 |
| 9 | 8s | 17s | 12s | 2m20 |
| 11 | 8s | 16s | 12s | 2m |
| 16 | 8s | 14s | 10s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 8s | 14s | 8s | 1m40 |
Playing against Xayah
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Watch for feathers on the ground: if she E's, they come back and root on the way through.
2
Her R makes her untargetable: don't waste your spells on her, wait until she comes back down.
3
Position to the side, not behind the feathers: the E roots in a straight line.
4
Engage when she has no feathers on the ground: without feathers, no E root.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026