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Xerath - MYMU

Ludovico·4/21/2016, 10:19:48 AM·1 votes·1,067 views

Can we talk about Xerath for a second here?

Riot stated that they wanted to help him with his lackluster ultimate. But does anyone think that the proposed change´ll actually solve the problem at hand (the ultimate feeling weak and utterly dodgeable)?

IMHO no.

  • It will get balanced around the highest possible dmg, leaving the average Xer player with less dmg on their 1-2 hits they manage to connect.
  • The feeling of each shot will still feel like throwing marshmallows. Now you just get to throw one more.

I was genuinely happy when I heard that Riot wanted to take a look at Xerath again. Sadly one more marshmallow to throw definitely won´t make me start playing him again...

But then again, I don´t rly blame Riot. They tried to change champions before, force them in ceratin positions, or give them new personalities - something that most players don´t want. And I just assume that the reworked Xer has its own little fanbase now.

4 Comments

FACE THE WlND4/21/2016, 10:42:58 AM1 votes

I'm just extremely happy they made his ult zoom ult like jhin! That's all I wanted for Xerath.

SpiceIsRight4/21/2016, 6:31:45 PM1 votes

Definitely think the zoom feature is a good QoL change, but I agree that simply adding a few more barrages isn't impactful. I'd like to see some mechanic increasing damage of barrages if previous ones hit or some crazy "finisher" after the initial 3 are shot.

Redaga4/22/2016, 6:34:06 AM1 votes

Why not add some effects to the shots and reward being able to land many? like similar to VK each shot gives out mark and for each mark the effect changes

1st shot landed on a champion is just damage (you always land at least 1 shot) (1 mark) 2nd shot landed on a champion slows it (2 marks) 3rd shot landed on a champion roots the champion (3rd mark) 4th shot landed on a champion stuns the champion (4th mark) (R at rank 2) 5th shot landed on a champion is True Damage (5th mark) (R at rank 3)

Fawstus4/26/2016, 6:30:24 PM1 votes

I've posted about it on another thread, check it out:

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/gameplay-balance/epEwmj0v-is-this-xerath-change-accurate?show=flat&comment=0004

Btw, I agree with you. His ult right now is a little underwhelming for someone with his particular lore.