User blog comment:ClariS/Why Xerath's Passive is Bad/@comment-6485849-20130318124144

Being a HUGE Xerath player, I completely agree with this stand about his passive. It literally doesn't make sense to have such a passive on a LONG-RANGE CASTER. If we look at other AP caster, they have (as you've said) have passives that level into their playing styles but looking at Xerath, it just doesn't make sense.

As stated below, I see why people would believe that his passive is *good* on him but in the end, his passive doesn't do anything more than just be there as a foot-holder for a passive that could be even more viable on him.

If the AD's focused you too fast than you're not playing Xerath right: You shouldn't be in a spot where you'd be focused fast rather be in the zone behind your tanks and just keep the attack on with your range.

My suggestion for Xerath for his passive would be a natural MP. I mean, Darius has ability that gives him natural AP, so why not for Xerath?