Xerath
the Magus Ascendant
Overview
Class: Mage · Support
Xerath is an Ascended Magus of ancient Shurima, a being of arcane energy writhing in the broken shards of a magical sarcophagus. For millennia, he was trapped beneath the desert sands, but the rise of Shurima freed him from his ancient prison. Driven insane with power, he now seeks to take what he believes is rightfully his and replace the upstart civilizations of the world with one fashioned in his image.
Base Stats
Health
575+106/lvl
Mana
400+22/lvl
Armor
22+4.7/lvl
Magic Resist
30+1.3/lvl
Attack Damage
55
Attack Speed
0.66+1.36%/lvl
Attack Range
525
Move Speed
340
HP Regen
5.5+0.55/lvl
Mana Regen
6.85+0.8/lvl
Abilities
Mana Surge
Xerath's basic attacks periodically restore Mana. Whenever Xerath kills a unit, this cooldown is reduced.
Builds
CuratedAuto-generated support build with three variants and basic rotations. Featured champions get hand-authored combos and matchups.
Enchanter
Moonstone + Ardent
Tank
Locket + Knight's Vow
Engage
Shurelya'sRunes
Primary
Aftershock · Resolve
Secondary
Inspiration
Aftershock · Font of Life · Bone Plating · Unflinching · Biscuit Delivery · Cosmic Insight
Skill Order
Max Q>W>E first
Combos
Arcanopulse, eye.
Shocking Orb, then Q.
Rite of the Arcane.
Matchups
Strong against
Lux · Anivia
Weak against
Fizz · Zed
Skins
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Tips
Playing as Xerath
- ✦It's easier to land Arcanopulse on an enemy when they're moving toward or away from you, rather than side to side.
- ✦Eye of Destruction will make landing Arcanopulse easier as the target will be slowed.
- ✦If you stun an enemy with Shocking Orb, follow up with a guaranteed center hit on Eye of Destruction.
Playing against Xerath
- ✦Xerath's range can be intimidating, but most champions who close distance with him can trade favorably.
- ✦Xerath takes a long time to engage Rite of the Arcane. Watch for his spellcast animation and start dodging.
- ✦Banshee's Veil will make it much harder for Xerath to land Shocking Orb on you.