Lucian
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Recommended items for Lucian: Essence Reaver, Navori Flickerblade, Infinity Edge, Gluttonous Greaves, Lord Dominik's Regards, Mortal Reminder, Guardian Angel, Bloodthirster.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti CC
Other options
Precision
Press the Attack
Presence of Mind
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Biscuit Delivery
Playing as Lucian
Tips to maximize your impact
- Weave an auto between spells
Weave an auto between each spell: Lightslinger (passive) turns it into a double shot, and each shot that hits lowers the cooldown of Relentless Pursuit (E).
- Attack after your support helps
Attack right after an ally's heal or shield, or a nearby enemy getting immobilized: Lightslinger (passive) then empowers your next 2 autos.
- R on an immobilized target
Cast The Culling (R) on a target your team has immobilized: each shot hits the first enemy in its path, and you can use Relentless Pursuit (E) while firing.
- Get ahead early
Look for trades and kills early on: Lucian is strongest early, and his impact drops once the other marksmen have their items.
Versus
Compare against an opponent
Lucian matchups
Global strengths and weaknesses
All Lucian matchups
Build, runes and tips against each opponent
Lucian vs Kai'Sa
Lucian vs Jhin
Lucian vs Jinx
Lucian vs Caitlyn
Lucian vs Miss Fortune
Lucian vs Yunara
Lucian vs Tristana
Lucian vs Aphelios
Lucian vs Zeri
Lucian vs Ashe
Lucian vs Varus
Lucian vs LuxPlaying against Lucian
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Punish his dash
Punish him after an aggressive dash: Relentless Pursuit (E) has a 16 to 14 second cooldown, only reduced when his double shots hit.
- Step back after each burst
Back off after each of his spells: Lightslinger (passive) doubles the next auto, so his damage comes in short bursts.
- Poke him from outside his range
If your attack range beats his 500 units, poke him from outside it: he then has to use Relentless Pursuit (E) to get back on you.
- Drag the game out
If you survive the laning phase, play for time: Lucian is strongest early and loses impact once everyone has their items.
Abilities and cooldowns
Whenever Lucian uses an ability, his next attack becomes a double-shot. When Lucian is healed or shielded by an ally, or when a nearby enemy Champion is immobilized, his next 2 basic attacks will deal bonus magic damage.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9s | 14s | 16s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 14s | 16s | 1m50 |
| 9 | 5s | 13s | 16s | 1m50 |
| 11 | 5s | 12s | 16s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 5s | 10s | 15s | 1m30 |
| 18 | 5s | 10s | 14s | 1m30 |
How pros play Lucian
High-elo players who play this champion.
Patch 16.21.1