User blog comment:ClariS/Why Xerath's Passive is Bad/@comment-98.202.113.53-20130318185451

So, I read the article, read some of the comments, and I'm finding a similar pattern: some people like it, some people don't, and others simply don't care. As for me, I fall into all three.

I like the passive, because it gives a much needed bonus to survivability. Even if the point is to stay behind enemy lines, a smart Shaco or Rengar, or any other AD assassin will be at the strongest damage dealer no matter where they are. It helps to give them a bit of pause when thinking to kill you immediately.

I don't like it because hey, it doesn't fit his build. It simply doesn't do much good a lot of the time, even if it was more powerful. It isn't the times it is usless that we look at, though, it is the times when it helps.

I don't care much because, frankly, item build and active abilities will always matter more than a passive. Veigar has a downright puny passive, when you think about it, and he doesn't get complained about. I know, I know; it isn't the strength you have issue with, but it does matter when comparing to other champions' passives.

I understand where everyone comes from in their opinions, but seriously? It all comes down to perspective and playing style.