Lux vs Elise

Lux
vs
Not enough games
Elise
Heavy AP damageHigh burstCountered by spell shieldDive threat

Build vs Elise

The champion's reference build, for lack of enough games in this matchup

Recommended items for Lux: Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Sorcerer's Shoes, Rabadon's Deathcap, Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff, Horizon Focus.

Starting items

Doran's Ring
Health Potion
x2

Core build

Luden's Echo
1
Stormsurge
2
Shadowflame
3

Standard

Sorcerer's Shoes
4Magic pen
Rabadon's Deathcap
5

Summoner spells

FlashTeleport40%
FlashBarrier40%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Rabadon's Deathcap
Zhonya's Hourglass
Void Staff
Horizon Focus
SorcerySorcery
Arcane CometArcane Comet
Manaflow BandManaflow Band
TranscendenceTranscendence
ScorchScorch
DominationDomination
Ultimate HunterUltimate Hunter
Cheap ShotCheap Shot
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Elise's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Spider Queen (P)

Human Form: When Elise's abilities hit an enemy, she gains a dormant Spiderling.Spider Form: Basic attacks deal bonus magic damage and restore health to Elise.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
36s12s12s–
66s12s12s3s
96s12s12s3s
116s12s12s3s
166s12s11s3s
186s12s10s3s

Playing as Lux

Tips to maximize your impact

  1. Start with Light Binding

    Start with Light Binding (Q), then Lucent Singularity (E) and Final Spark (R) before detonating the singularity: the root makes sure everything hits.

  2. Weave an auto between spells

    Slip in an auto after each spell that hits: it triggers Illumination (passive) for extra magic damage, and Final Spark (R) triggers it too.

  3. Light up brush with your E

    Cast Lucent Singularity (E) into a brush before walking in: the area is revealed, and a hidden enemy would be slowed.

  4. Shield your allies twice

    Cast Prismatic Barrier (W) through as many allies as you can: the wand shields them on the way out, then again on the way back.

  5. Use your R often

    Cast Final Spark (R) to clear a wave or secure an objective: it only has a 60 to 40 second cooldown, depending on rank.

Playing against Elise

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. Step up after a missed Cocoon

    Step up when her Cocoon (E) misses you: it's her only stun, on a 12 to 10 second cooldown.

  2. Don't stay low near her bite

    Don't stay in melee range at low health: in spider form, Venomous Bite (Q) lunges at you and deals damage based on your missing health.

  3. Ward the way into your lane

    Ward the path between her jungle and your lane: when she ganks, Cocoon (E) stuns you from range as soon as it hits.

  4. Drag the game out

    If you survive her first minutes, play for time: Elise is strongest early and loses impact once everyone has their items.

Patch 16.21.1