[LoL] Sneak Peek - Xerath, the Magus Ascendant

[Bleik]

 

Judging from the following text, I guess he'll be an AP player.

 

At Riot Games a big part of our corporate culture is breaking down barriers through innovation. And, while we’re on the subject, this seems like as good a time as any to introduce our latest champion. Meet Xerath, the Magus Ascendant. Previously one of the most powerful mages in Valoran, Xerath’s learned the hard way just what sort of trouble accepting constraints – in this case a gigantic, enchanted sarcophagus – can get you into.

 

Of course, even a chained Magus Ascendant is somebody you want to avoid underestimating.

 

Discuss.

[GeneralKenody]

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Edited March 30, 2022 by OptimumDamage

[Airwaves]

he will be nerfed in no time... even if he aint OP (e.g. Orianna)

[Bleik]

he will be nerfed in no time... even if he aint OP (e.g. Orianna)

 

Well, Orianna's nerf took some time before taking place.

 

I'm really curious to see this guy's animations...I love his outlook.

[GeneralKenody]

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Edited March 30, 2022 by OptimumDamage

[Fortuna]

he will be nerfed in no time... even if he aint OP (e.g. Orianna)

 

She was indeed OP. Her utility, burst and ability to deny hard in lane were way too strong to have in one champ. For example, personally, I play AD/AP carries really bad, yet I could easily carry with Orianna most of the games I used her at.

 

@Gregor, she is fine.

[Belzebul]

since he will be ap, i wont play him.

 

[Bleik]

since he will be ap, i wont play him.

 

 

Why not? lol

[DjNanos]

to me, he looks like malz's new skin kinda ..lol

[GeneralKenody]

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Edited March 30, 2022 by OptimumDamage

[Fortuna]

to me, he looks like malz's new skin kinda ..lol

 

He looks like Nocturne to me ;o

[Valve]

he looks like the lich king from w3 o_O

[Belzebul]

Why not? lol

not my role.

[Vendetta*V*]

Xerath, the Magus Ascendant, is our newest mage-type character in League of Legends. His playstyle offers a new way to perform the mage-carry role; long range barrages and sieging.

 

The cornerstone of this is in his ability Locus of Power. This makes Xerath immobile, but gives his spells massively increased range and defense penetration. This really allows him to set up and barrage an area before becoming mobile again to perform a more standard mage role.

 

Using this range gameplay, Xerath has wide-area spells he can use to really saturate an area with major damage. Arcanopulse, his bread-and-butter ability, shoots a short-delay beam at the area, zapping anyone hit for significant damage. Arcane Barrage, his ultimate, allows him to launch up to three massive explosions at a long range, both doing area denial and good team damage. To protect himself, Mage Chains is a reliable single-target spell that will allow Xerath to stun an enemy if he hits him with a subsequent spell.

 

Xerath is something we liken to a Howitzer or artillery piece. He should really appeal to people who enjoy very long ranges and like aiming skillshots and leading targets. We’re excited to offer a new mage paradigm to League of Legends, and will be continuing to add new ways to play existing roles into the game.

 

http://eune.leagueoflegends.com/news/xerath-mechanics-preview

[Fortuna]

Xerath, the Magus Ascendant, is our newest mage-type character in League of Legends. His playstyle offers a new way to perform the mage-carry role; long range barrages and sieging.

 

The cornerstone of this is in his ability Locus of Power. This makes Xerath immobile, but gives his spells massively increased range and defense penetration. This really allows him to set up and barrage an area before becoming mobile again to perform a more standard mage role.

 

Using this range gameplay, Xerath has wide-area spells he can use to really saturate an area with major damage. Arcanopulse, his bread-and-butter ability, shoots a short-delay beam at the area, zapping anyone hit for significant damage. Arcane Barrage, his ultimate, allows him to launch up to three massive explosions at a long range, both doing area denial and good team damage. To protect himself, Mage Chains is a reliable single-target spell that will allow Xerath to stun an enemy if he hits him with a subsequent spell.

 

Xerath is something we liken to a Howitzer or artillery piece. He should really appeal to people who enjoy very long ranges and like aiming skillshots and leading targets. We’re excited to offer a new mage paradigm to League of Legends, and will be continuing to add new ways to play existing roles into the game.

 

http://eune.leagueoflegends.com/news/xerath-mechanics-preview

 

Looks like Lux to me. Fun to play, but not a competitive pick...