Talk:Xerath/@comment-24853658-20160216131752

I don't understand, Riot  want to change Vel'koz because why pick Vel'koz when Xerath is better option. but for me. why ever pick Xerath when Vel'Koz has far better than him.

Imao, Xerath rework is the worst idea they ever release. what's the point in this rework when they remove everything that make old one feel unique, and instead turn him into just a "bland long range mage" without anything unique.

let's look at other long range mage and what they offer.

Lux : high burst combo plus shield for defend herself.

Zigg : long range harass with low cooldown and zone control. has build in escape.

Vel'koz : Long range wave clear with 3 CC and only one who carry a true dmg from his passive.

Anivia : Hugeeeeeeeeee dmg combo troll wall and AoE slow. plus she has an egg.

Azir :  High dmg potential. combine with low cd and versatile kit. including Wall, AoE push and sustain dmg ."

Old Xerath :long range poke(like present xerath). have high protection against physical dmg, superior magic pen that other can only dream about(but in turn his base dmg is really low). High burst dmg potential on full on combo.

And look at now- Xerath. what he offer to make him unique?

NO! nothing. and his burst power are way worst than original.

If look on paper. yeah his base dmg and ratio have been increase significant. but in reality. it's way harder to land all of his skill on the target. and his ulti is nearly useless in 1-1 situlation(only good for snipe enemy from afar).

Hope riot rethinking about him again in mage update.