the Magus Ascendant
Xerath
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...
0/3
Engage
3/3
Peel
3/3
Scaling
3/3
CC
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What changed this patch16.17
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Abilities
Ability text as Riot writes it, in both languages.
Arcanopulse
Fires a long-range beam of energy, dealing magic damage to all targets hit.
Eye of Destruction
Calls down a barrage of arcane energy, slowing and dealing magic damage to all enemies in an area. Targets in the middle receive additional damage and a stronger slow.
Shocking Orb
Deals magic damage to an enemy and stuns them.
Rite of the Arcane
Xerath immobilizes himself and gains numerous long-range barrages.
Recommended build
Skill order
Q → W → E
Runes
Summoner spells
Flash + Teleport
Combos
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Matchup notes
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