Talk:Xerath/@comment-6778736-20140128130802/@comment-3974211-20140128153414

The only thing I like is the new Q and the idea behind the Q/R merge, although not the implementation.

I wish they'd go back to version 3:
 * INNATE: Magic pen based on bonus mana.
 * Q: Varus-style Arcanopulse
 * W: Stock system Arcane Barrage, 2 charges, sweet spot damage
 * E: No change
 * R: Roots and makes him immune to displacement, grants bonus defenses and increases his ranges. Maybe grants 1 charge of Arcane Barrage on activation.

Or, new ult:
 * Rite of the Arcane: Xerath's anchors himself in place, gaining immunity to displacement effects and bonus armor and magic resistance equal to 20% AP. While anchored, Xerath's gains the ability to cast modified versions of his basic abilities.
 * Q: Instantly full range.
 * W: sweet spot damage (remove from basic version); or instantly adds a charge and the cap is raised to 3.
 * E: Slows/snares all enemies around the stunned target. Stun animation should look like Xerath's current Locus of Power with the chains.