User blog comment:Simbey/Real Talk: Xerath rework/@comment-6191229-20140125195153

His new ult is definitely not part of his combo, but it's damage is the same as his other abilities (level 4 or 5). The radius CLAIMS to be moderate, but I can't testify to that as I don't play on the PBE. Peanut damage, when you said that I expected 50-100, not equal to his other abilities... Rabble rabble. Also, his passive can proc on minions too, it just gets doubled on champions. If you just NEED to be using it on champs every time, just get a Chalice!