He 100-0s you with a basic combo once he hits 1-2 items and is at least perhaps level 10. Other champions like Orianna and Brand (go-to mages) need an ultimate to kill you and do it from much shorter range. It feels unfair that Xerath gets all this range, damage, and cc with a simple EWQ (his basic combo) while other champions do that and have about half the effect that Xerath had. Thoughts?
Qzply761 votesHer upcoming nerfs should answer that question.
Hotaru is Waifu1 votesHer upcoming nerfs should answer that question.
did you just assume her gender!
Qzply761 votesdid you just assume her gender!
You also called her a her. Your joke completely shit on itself.
Blue Kaozi1 votesYou also called her a her. Your joke is pretty bad.
Xerath =/= Xayah... This thread is about Xerath. That was the joke above
Even if you misread the name, xayah's kit is nothing like what was described in the post
As far as the actual topic, he's strong when he's ahead, but his early game is pretty weak (relatively safe, but weak since he can't clear waves with 1 rotation till he gets around level 5 or so). Most of the ones I've seen usually get ganked and beat.
Lugg1 votesIt isn't just you.
Slythion1 votesI made a post to discuss Xerath's strength like 4 days ago and the general consensus was that he wasn't too bad (granted it didn't get much attention) https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/gameplay-balance/bbhwRQOU-i-feel-as-though-xerath-is-pretty-sleeper-op-right-now
It's amazing what a few days does to the board's perception of a champion
zaire901 votesIts probably cause hes all skillshots so naturally since most of his damage is easily avoided he gets more damage. While ori brings utility so she isnt allowed as much damage and brands damage is quicker along with him having a teamfight nuke of an ult. Also him being seen support alot isnt helping with him getting more damage.
Hawckey1 votesHe's all skill shot and he's also a walking glass cannon with 0 spells for mobility, even 2 of his spells hinders his mobility
RainbowIcee1 votesWhy not play him and abuse him since you think he's soo strong. You might make it to plat or diamond quickly or crash down and burn realizing how vulnerable he is and how telegraph you have to be to play him properly. If you want to nerf his damage he needs a buff. He is relatively a bit safe early game but once people can tower dive which isn't long into it you're another kog maw needing to be babysat.
Melledoneus1 votesIs it just me or is Xerath retardedly strong right now?
https://media.tenor.com/images/74f97ccb8e36bf3b70dcbf5812260354/tenor.gif
Targon1 votesHe might be a bit stronger since Ahri recently got nerfed, and divers aren't as prevalent as they used to be.
MunchCrunchLunch1 voteshes not op. assassins that counter him are weak.
DrCyanide1 votesFull Disclosure: I've been one tricking Xerath in Ranked for over a year at this point. I'm going to have my own biases, and some of that may come out here.
He's a solid pick, particularly in lower ranks. If he gets rolling, he can really get rolling, and you're right that his damage can reach insane levels. Because of his wave clear, low rank teams have a much harder time closing out against him, and he can buy enough time for his team to get back in the game. His ult range allows him to participate in team fights that are half way across the map (another massive advantage in lower ranks where your positioning isn't great and your team won't wait before starting a fight).
That said, I don't know if he needs nerfs or not.
His stun is next to useless point blank (0.25 seconds), so anyone who can get on top of him (hello Zac!) is likely going to be able to stay on top of him unless he can get some help. Even something like an Alistar can keep Xerath completely out of the fight by threatening to cancel Xerath's Q's and Ult, which should turn the 4v4 in Alistar's team's favor.
I'm happy to answer more questions if you have them, but in general I think he's in an OK spot.
