Talk:Azir/@comment-26580454-20150708154303/@comment-26045900-20150709020835

It's wasted efficiency on Azir since he can't proc the passive, which is huge given Nashor's build cost. Yes, he synergizes with the other Nashor's components, but it's a huge blow and means it can be replaced by a different item that will perform just as well, or even better. That might change with the Nashor's buff soon, though.

Also, the PBE nerfs just killed Azir: http://www.surrenderat20.net/2015/07/78-pbe-update.html

Hopefully the balance team changes their minds and reverts the changes to Shifting Sands though.