Talk:Xerath/@comment-87.120.65.203-20120330205237

Just started maining this guy in ranked and I'm really satisfied from his kit. During lane phase you can poke through minions unless enemy dodge the skillshot which isn't that hard. A good way to harras is getting at like 1200 range and Q enemy doesn't expect skillshot and usually hits. The champs that bother me are Swain,Brand,LB & Kassa (ofc). The trick with Brand and Swain is to dodge their circle if they combo you are easily outharrased or dead. We all know what LB and kassa do so... Even if you are getting outplayed you can farm minions with W and Q (jungler must give you blue) and the worst case is you getting a bit underfarmed. Now the teamfights is where I usually get fed. Xerath's long range abilities are amazing for sniping AD Carries - get in position somewhere sideways, recommended behind some obstacle W,E,R,Q,R,R and AD carry below 50% even dead, if not stay as you are and Q again if it in range. Same goes for other stuff just without the W. The good part is that he can stun even when ult on CD, It's just easier with it, but you must aim Q precisely. About the build I get 2 Dorans,Sorc, rush Deathcap (so much dmg when you get it)  and then depending on how it goes either Void Staff or something for surviveability - Rylai, Abyssal,Zhoyna. So from 10 games I lost only 2 and most of the won ones were carried by me. Even if you don't carry & not fed you can also support with the stun and some decent damage, Conclusion: Xerath OP!!! :D ^ ^