Talk:Xerath/@comment-5494818-20140409200015/@comment-6778736-20140411061253

With the rune changes you should consider going for CDR glyphs and getting an early tear. IMO Archangel/Seraph is just about the best mana item for him, as his passive technically works as a sort of regeneration so what he needs is a mana pool to sustain his irregular periods where the passive isn't utilized. Athene's supplements it well and allows him long enough periods of sieging if you want him to be used in a manner similar to Ziggs.

The problem is that they're hella expensive and both delay Xerath building heavy AP, which skews his efficiency midgame due to his mediocre base damage (sans ultimate) and higher-than-average ratios.