Lucian vs Seraphine
Build vs Seraphine
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Lucian: Essence Reaver, Navori Flickerblade, Infinity Edge, Gluttonous Greaves, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Mortal Reminder, B. F. Sword.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Seraphine's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Every third basic spell will cast twice from Seraphine. Additionally, casting spells near allies grants her bonus magic damage and range on her next basic attack.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8s | 22s | 11s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 22s | 11s | 2m40 |
| 9 | 6s | 22s | 11s | 2m40 |
| 11 | 6s | 22s | 11s | 2m20 |
| 16 | 6s | 22s | 11s | 2m |
| 18 | 6s | 22s | 11s | 2m |
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.
Playing against Seraphine
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Dodge her Beat Drop
Dodge Beat Drop (E), especially if you're already slowed: it roots a slowed target and stuns an immobilized one.
- Back off before her third spell
Count her basic spells and back off before the third: Stage Presence (passive) casts it twice, whether it damages, slows or shields.
- Spread out from your allies
Spread out from your allies against Encore (R): each champion hit extends its range, and a charmed ally near you lets it reach you.
- Target her: she has no dash
If you can engage, target Seraphine: her kit has no dash to escape.
Other Lucian matchups
Patch 16.21.1