Lucian is a mobile marksman who excels at burst damage and quick trades. This guide covers optimal builds, matchups, and strategies for playing Lucian in the top lane.

Core Build

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
• First Items: Essence Reaver → Ionian Boots of Lucidity → Navori Flickerblade
• Full Build: Infinity Edge → Rapid Firecannon → Lord Dominik's Regards

Optimal Runes

• Primary: Press the Attack, Presence of Mind, Legend: Bloodline, Coup de Grace
• Secondary: Biscuit Delivery, Magical Footwear
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Skill Order Q → E → W

Key Tips

• Rush level 2 (first wave + one melee minion) for early aggression
• Auto-attack between abilities to maximize passive procs
• Save E (dash) when enemies have CC abilities
• Use your mobility to create short, favorable trades

Strong Against

• Zeri (54.0% WR)
• Aphelios (53.6% WR)
• Tristana (53.3% WR)
• Twitch (52.1% WR)
• Kai'Sa (51.7% WR)

Weak Against

• Swain (42.9% WR)
• Nilah (44.9% WR)
• Sivir (45.7% WR)
• Miss Fortune (46.2% WR)
• Draven (47.6% WR)

Best Supports

• Taric (55.5% WR)
• Nautilus (53.8% WR)
• Yuumi (53.6% WR)
• Janna (52.8% WR)
• Tahm Kench (52.4% WR)

Situational Items Adapt your build based on enemy composition, considering defensive options when needed. Current overall win rate is 48.8% based on 80 matches in Emerald+ rankings.

Remember to check matchup specifics before picking Lucian, as certain counters like Yorick and Karthus can significantly impact your effectiveness in the top lane.

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