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Xerath

Xerath

the Magus Ascendant

MidADCSupportMageSupport

Lore

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.

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Abilities

Mana SurgeP

Mana Surge

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

ArcanopulseQ

Arcanopulse

CD 9/8/7/6/5sCost 80/90/100/110/120Range 750

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

Eye of DestructionW

Eye of Destruction

CD 14/13/12/11/10sCost 80/90/100/110/120Range 1000

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.

Shocking OrbE

Shocking Orb

CD 13/12.5/12/11.5/11sCost 60/65/70/75/80Range 1050

Deals magic damage to an enemy and stuns them.

Rite of the ArcaneR

Rite of the Arcane

CD 130/115/100sCost 100Range 5000

Xerath immobilizes himself and gains numerous long-range barrages.

Base Stats

Health
575
Health / level
106
Armor
22
Magic resist
30
Attack damage
55
Attack speed
0.658
Move speed
340
Attack range
525

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.

Playing against 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.