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Playing Against Lucian
BotPatch 16.2.1
What They Do
Lucian is a high-mobility burst ADC who thrives on spell-weaving. He uses spells to trigger for double-tap auto attacks, allowing him to burst squishies and reset his dash. He is particularly dangerous when paired with enchanters who can proc his bonus magic damage.
Abilities (What to Watch For)
| Ability | What You'll See | What It Means For You |
|---|---|---|
| Glowy pistols after casting an ability | His next attack fires twice. Also, if an ally heals/shields him or a nearby enemy is CC'd, his next 2 attacks deal bonus magic damage. Do not trade when he is 'glowing'. | |
| A beam of light through a target unit | Primary poke tool. It has a fixed delay and hits in a line. He will target a minion to hit you behind it; move perpendicular to the minion line to dodge. | |
| Star-shaped projectile explosion | Low damage but marks you. If Lucian or an ally hits a marked target, Lucian gets a burst of movement speed. This helps him stick to you or kite away. | |
| Quick dash | His only mobility tool. Every time he hits a double-shot, the cooldown is reduced (doubled against champions). If he's hitting you, he will have this back up very quickly. | |
| Rapid-fire stream of bullets | A long-range barrage. He can move and use while firing, but cannot change the direction. Dash sideways or hide behind minions/towers to block it. |
Respect
- !Level 2 Power Spike→Lucian is one of the strongest level 2 champions. into with two procs can take 60% of your HP instantly.
- !Enchanter Synergy→When paired with Nami or Milio, their buffs trigger the Vigilance part of , adding massive magic damage to his trades that you can't build armor against.
- !Poke through Minions→He doesn't need to click you to hit you. If you stand in a straight line with a low-health minion, he will beam you for free damage.
- !Extended All-ins→Because hits reduce the cooldown of , he can often dash twice in a single fight if he lands all his shots.
Punish
- +is on cooldown→Early game, it has a 22-18s cooldown. Without it, he is a short-range ADC with no escape. Call for a gank or all-in immediately.
- +Low Mana→Lucian is a caster. If he is below 25% mana, he cannot rotate his spells to get procs, making his damage output lower than almost any other ADC.
- +Missed →This is his main source of non-ultimate damage. If he misses the beam, his burst is cut in half. Use that 9-5s window to force a trade.
- +Short Attack Range→He only has 500 range. Use champions like Caitlyn, Ashe, or Varus to poke him every time he tries to last hit a minion.
Laning Tips
- •Never stand directly behind the minion he is currently attacking to avoid being hit by .
- •If he dashes in with aggressively, he has no way out. If you have CC, aim it where he ends his dash.
- •The bonus damage from (Vigilance) lasts for a few seconds; if his support shields him, wait for the glow on his guns to fade before trading.
- •Buy Plated Steelcaps early if you are struggling; they heavily reduce the damage from his double-tap autos.
- •His is a skillshot that stops on the first unit hit. Stand behind minions to ensure he doesn't get the mark on you.
- •If he starts , don't just run back. Run horizontally or use a dash to get behind him where he can't aim.
Teamfight Warning
- ⚠He will try to use to whittle you down before a fight starts; don't let him channel it for free on your backline.
- ⚠In jungle chokepoints, his is almost impossible to dodge. Keep the fight in open areas.
- ⚠Watch for his 'E-Flash' combo. He can cover a massive distance to execute a low-HP target with a proc.
- ⚠Focus him if he uses to move forward. Once the dash is gone, he's a short-range target with no self-peel.
- ⚠Assassins should wait for him to use before jumping; a good Lucian will use the dash to dodge your primary engage.
AI-generated counterplay guide • Patch 16.2.1 • Cached