Is anything going to be done about Azir

FalconPawwwwnch·Jan 14, 2015·6 votes·693 views

He's pretty much autowin in the right hands

He defends and sieges better than Ziggs or Anivia ever did

Can't do anything in lane against him as a melee champion, he's basically autowin late game, and even if you manage to shut him down he stalls out games like no other so he just beats you later

This champion does everything and has basically no weakness. He's good at zone control, insane dps, teamfight control, CC, sieging, defending, burst... where is his weakness exactly?

23 Comments

MasterPranksterJan 14, 20154 votes

As a Azir player, I can say that his main counter is mobility, If you can stay away from his soldiers after he uses his Q then you wont take any damage from him. I know his ult is there to peel for him and that's a huge disadvantage for you but as far as negating damage goes, there you have it.

I agree though he needs some tweaking. Maybe a higher cooldown on his Q or Ult will suffice. His late game is pretty brutal as well. I say give him more mid game potential, but dont let his late game be pentakill insta win.

(His passive needs to be reworked completely)

Malix FarwinJan 15, 20151 votes

The problem is, even if you are extremely mobile azir can zone the hell out of you and if you get too close he will just ult and then rape you with his soldiers. Mobility is nowhere near his weakness

disregardableJan 14, 20153 votes

Gotta hand it to Riot. They are getting better and better at designing champions with little to no drawbacks.

Leblancs BoobJan 14, 20153 votes

Yeah.. As a champion he really just lacks any kind of weakness. And does he even need that turret? Seems just overkill to me

TotalJerkJan 14, 20151 votes

His weakness is his wonky and inconsistent kit behavior.

Leblancs BoobJan 14, 20152 votes

That is not a weakness... Unintended bugs are not weaknesses.. How is that even an argument?

TotalJerkJan 15, 20151 votes

Should I add some kind of sarcasm mark or something?

Joe DreddJan 14, 20152 votes

Pros: Shurima Cons: Shurima totally balanced

KMannnnn1Jan 14, 20153 votes

7.8/10 not enough shurima

SaevumJan 14, 20151 votes

Lore: Shurima retcon

SnackieCakesJan 14, 20152 votes

I main Xerath and anytime someone picks Azir, whatever I was planning to do, I go Xerath against him instead. It's hilarious.

Stars ShaperJan 15, 20151 votes

I main Xerath and play lots of Azir so I double Rofl at Azirs xD

Expecially when I consider the Lore implication.. sweet sweet irony.

LordKentravyonJan 14, 20151 votes

Azir is great for stalling, fortifying and dominating a fight in a set area

he has a pretty hard time chasing, relative to many others and an even worse time kiting

he does have the nice gap close on the E but if you get away from that he's not catching you

and if your mobile and get past his ults disengage you can really bring on the hurt if you force him to run.

Drunk RummateJan 14, 20151 votes

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This champion does everything and has basically no weakness. He's good at zone control, insane dps, teamfight control, CC, sieging, defending, burst... where is his weakness exactly?

His biggest weakness is chasing down kills. Take a kite/poke comp like Xerath + Sivir and kill him from outside of his range.

Malix FarwinJan 15, 20151 votes

Yea he cant chase however at the same time he cant be chased. if you try to all in him, you will get destoryed

Angry MonsterJan 14, 20151 votes

have a brusier build froze heart and watch azirs dps drop since he is a AA mage. So frozen heart will be doing double duty.

PæanJan 14, 20151 votes

Could just be my runes/masteries, but I feel like Azir is easily one of the squishiest champs in the game. If you make one mistake you are pretty boned. "All-in" assassins like Akali once they hit 6 just completely eat Azir.
So basically if Azir is smart enough and experienced enough then he should be able to do his job.

Malix FarwinJan 15, 20151 votes

Azir is an anti assassin....

PæanJan 15, 20151 votes

If he has ulti and has enough beef to survive the initial burst, or a well-timed zhonyas. If he has none of those things then he is dead :/

warpenguin555Jan 14, 20151 votes

lol nope.

High Skill cap
Cant chase worth a shit
His Mobility also messes up his positioning and kill potential

Malix FarwinJan 15, 20151 votes

Kills dont win games, he doesnt need kills to be useful for his team and everything you mentioned only applies to laning phase.

warpenguin555Jan 15, 20151 votes

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Kills dont win games, he doesnt need kills to be useful for his team and everything you mentioned only applies to laning phase.

Yes, know. If you think kills=wins then you are a moron. The thing with his mobility is that when he uses it he cant do much else other then run. he can trap you or do that annoying WQE combo, but if he gets in trouble after that hes a goner. Ive seen many Azirs try to chase and end up in the graveyard because of it.

btw how does high skill cap only affect the laning phase?