Comparing Lux with Xerath

Aranii·Mar 14, 2015·5 votes·1,529 views

I love playing Lux - she's one of my favorite champions. But I've recently gone against a lot of Xeraths in lane, and it leaves me fuming. It seems that he can do just about everything I can do, but better. I love the archetype of a long range poke caster, and it seems that Xerath and Lux fill that class in different ways. However, with the state Lux is in now, I'm not sure if there's any reason at all to pick Lux over Xerath.

Granted, ability comparison doesn't show everything, but here's some interesting facts.

Xerath has a bigger slow, harder cc, longer range ult with higher damage, better mana costs, cheaper and better poke, longer ranged abilities, and more reliable waveclear. Lux does have a two-target bind, but I think a single-target stun is still better. Lux also grants vision, and has a shield.

Xerath feels like artillery, while Lux feels more like a kitey scout sort of champ. I don't think that they should have homogeneous abilities. But I think Lux needs some changes to make her shine in her own role, and not just get outclassed by Xerath in pretty much everything.

**TL:DR Lux and Xerath have similar but distinct roles. However, Xerath performs better at most aspects of Lux's role currently. Changes need to happen to make the champs more distinct. **

12 Comments

SleepyLionCubMar 14, 20155 votes

Lux's utility needs to be increased. Heavier slows, better cc, and stronger shields.

Irelia BotMar 14, 20152 votes

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Lux's utility needs to be increased. Heavier slows, better cc, and stronger shields.

Correction she needs her E to have a more realistic mana cost then 130 or some kind of ral mana regen. Heck if her passive restored half of the damage it does as mana that would more then be enough.

darkdillMar 14, 20151 votes

Agreed. 130 mana per E as Lux is too brutal. I keep picturing her on her knees gasping for breath whenever I'm mana-burning.

IwfiKe3qjMMar 14, 20151 votes

IMO just reduced mana cost and stronger shield are enough...

His LordshipMar 14, 20155 votes

I see your point, I main Xerath and it is true that poke wise Xerath is a simply better champ. However Lux has a shield and the Lux ult is simply a much superior ult compared to Xerath's. Lux shield has absurd scaling and shields five teammates at one same time. Asides from that, Lux ultimate deals instant damage and has capability of stealing dragon while Xerath has to hit all three shots to out damage Lux ultimate. I do agree that Lux needs some improvement in her kit though. Her waveclear is too slow to be played in mid lane and base stats too low to be played as a support. Maybe higher base for her shield and mana refund for her passive.

FistOfSharkieshaMar 14, 20152 votes

Lux and Xerath have a similar purpose, long range poke, but they're really not comparable. Lux has a shield and a hugely powerful burst ult which is really good for stealing objectives. Xerath is basically 100% power with a stun. I see where you're coming from but they're fairly different. Xerath is a mage, Lux is support first mage second.

darkdillMar 14, 20151 votes

Please don't resort to the "Different Champions" argument.

AraniiMar 14, 20151 votes

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Lux and Xerath have a similar purpose, long range poke, but they're really not comparable. Lux has a shield and a hugely powerful burst ult which is really good for stealing objectives. Xerath is basically 100% power with a stun. I see where you're coming from but they're fairly different. Xerath is a mage, Lux is support first mage second.

I agree with you, and I think that Xerath should have more dps, especially in a longer fight. However, Lux's utility and support seems lacking right now, leaving her in the long-range poke category where she is outclassed by Xerath in nearly every aspect. If Lux's shield had a lower cast time, and she had better mana control, she would feel a lot more useful.

FasmodeyMar 14, 20151 votes

They're not same wth. It's like Lulu is same with Xerath because she is poking too.

AraniiMar 14, 20152 votes

Of course they're not exactly the same, but I think you'd be hard pressed to find two more similar champs.

FasmodeyMar 14, 20151 votes

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Of course they're not exactly the same, but I think you'd be hard pressed to find two more similar champs.

Lux and Morgana is more similar because they both have a lot utility with high damage. Morgana can poke too.

Stars ShaperMar 14, 20151 votes

I'm sorry but baseline Lux has far more safeplay than Xerath, her spells deal a lot more of dmagae (2 Lux spells + AA deal more damage than a Xerath full combo) plus her cc/damage doesn't rely on bullseye. Lets also mention that her ultimate is far more reliable and her shield is a good team tool.

What Xerath wins is range (at ultimate max rank) and mana. all other terms are in favor of Lux.