Xerath

Xerath

the Magus Ascendant

MageSupport

Resource: Mana

Xerath is an Ascended Magus of ancient Shurima, a being of arcane energy writhing in the broken shards of a magical sarcophagus. For millennia, he was trapped beneath the desert sands, but the rise of Shurima freed him from his ancient prison. Driven insane with power, he now seeks to take what he believes is rightfully his and replace the upstart civilizations of the world with one fashioned in his image.

Abilities

PMana Surge

Mana Surge

Xerath's basic attacks periodically restore Mana. Whenever Xerath kills a unit, this cooldown is reduced.

QArcanopulse

Arcanopulse

Fires a long-range beam of energy, dealing magic damage to all targets hit.

WEye of Destruction

Eye of Destruction

Calls down a barrage of arcane energy, slowing and dealing magic damage to all enemies in an area. Targets in the middle receive additional damage and a stronger slow.

EShocking Orb

Shocking Orb

Deals magic damage to an enemy and stuns them.

RRite of the Arcane

Rite of the Arcane

Xerath immobilizes himself and gains numerous long-range barrages.

Base Stats

Health596+106 / lvl
Mana400+22 / lvl
Move Speed340
Armor22+4.7 / lvl
Magic Resist30+1.3 / lvl
Attack Range525
Attack Damage55+0 / lvl
Attack Speed0.66
HP Regen5.50+0.55 / lvl
defaultXerathDEFAULT
Runeborn XerathRuneborn Xerath
Battlecast XerathBattlecast Xerath
Scorched Earth XerathScorched Earth Xerath
Guardian of the Sands XerathGuardian of the Sands Xerath
Dark Star XerathDark Star Xerath
Arcana XerathArcana Xerath
Astronaut XerathAstronaut Xerath
Crystalis Indomitus XerathCrystalis Indomitus Xerath
Corrupted Petricite XerathCorrupted Petricite Xerath

Strong Against

MalzaharMalzahar
VeigarVeigar
Twisted FateTwisted Fate

Weak Against

ZedZed
TalonTalon
LeBlancLeBlanc

How to counter Xerath

Xerath's range can be intimidating, but most champions who close distance with him can trade favorably.
Xerath takes a long time to engage Rite of the Arcane. Watch for his spellcast animation and start dodging.
Banshee's Veil will make it much harder for Xerath to land Shocking Orb on you.

Playing as Xerath

It's easier to land Arcanopulse on an enemy when they're moving toward or away from you, rather than side to side.
Eye of Destruction will make landing Arcanopulse easier as the target will be slowed.
If you stun an enemy with Shocking Orb, follow up with a guaranteed center hit on Eye of Destruction.

Primary Path

Secondary Path

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