Talk:Xerath/@comment-25223119-20150418191402/@comment-25371573-20150511045303

Do remember that for all his range, his mana costs are insane. Unfortunately, his AA range is at a rather average 525, which is more than enough distance for most assasins to get the jump on him, should he ever slip up when trying to use his passive.

Saving his E for close range isn't as effective as you'd think it is. At point blank the stun is less than a second, barely enough time to get out before the opponent recovers.

Last but not least is that if the opponent does have a gap closer with high cc, then Xerath is almost certainly going to be screwed. He has next to no chance of getting out if the opponent's sticking ability is very good. Getting caught out of position would spell death for him.

He really is a Sleeper, but if you know what to expect, then handling him isn't very hard.