The Ult was meant to block enemies' dashes and protect Azir to kite, the 3 second duration only allows the ult to be baited out which then champs like Vi can wait out until it dissipates and squash the Emperor.
Irelia Bot1 votes5/6/7 seconds of blocking enemies from being able to fight back while in the jungle is too strong. Many fights are decided before 5 seconds.
Maelaer1 votes
Are now all more of a threat to Azir
MLDzXnRRR1 votesWith so many dmg in the game, you have to be full tank not to explode in 3 seconds, if you get focused.
Maelaer1 votesagreed even with the 
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a 3 hit combo melts even that extra 700 bonus hp along with base hp to either 90hp to 0 remaider
Quepha1 votesAzir doesn't even need zoning power against mobile champions when he already has his own mobility.