Xerath

B-TiermagemidMedium

An artillery mage with extreme range. Rite of the Arcane fires up to 5 long-range bolts, sniping enemies from across the map. All abilities outrange most champions.

PVP Rating

★★★★★

Key Abilities

Arcanopulse (Q), Eye of Destruction (W), Rite of the Arcane (R)

Recommended Runes

Arcane Comet

Core Items

Luden's TempestShadowflameRabadon's Deathcap

Strengths

+Extreme range on all abilities
+Strong poke and siege
+Global snipe potential with R

Weaknesses

-Completely immobile
-All abilities are skillshots
-Very squishy if engaged on

Countered By

Zed Fizz Katarina

Synergies

Thresh Nautilus Leona

Best Items

Luden's TempestShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapVoid Staff

Tips & Strategy

1Q charges for longer range but slows you
2W center deals bonus damage
3R can finish off low-health enemies globally