Once again we have a new champion approaching us, and this one looks like it will be a winner. Xerath will be a long ranged, mage champion. In riots mechanics preview they explained that Xerath will use "Locus of Power". I'm unsure if this is potentially going to be his passive or if this is what he may use as some form of mana. I think Xerath will be the new morgana in terms of carrying games in the competitive scene. If we take a look at maybe the nearest similarity , Kogmaw, we can see how having long range can give you a massive advantage in being able to harrass while being hard to target.
In terms of 1 vs 1 capabilities I think Xerath will be pretty good seeing as he has a stun but I his counter will most likely to be fighting him as he may have to stay immobile while casting his spells.
I think Xerath's potential in teamfights is going to be amazing will most likely be a counter to other ranged champions. Being able to pick of carries from afar will be an amazing addition to a ranked team and may prove to be a new auto pick.
Can't wait for Xerath to come out, until then I am focusing on improving my ranked Elo.
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