Matchup
Heavy AD damageSustained DPS
Skill matchup
Build vs Xayah
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
84%
8%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
70.0% WR10 games
Precision
Conqueror
Triumph
Legend: Bloodline
Last Stand
Domination
Treasure Hunter
Taste of Blood
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Samira
XayahAggressive
Neutral
Passive
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