Lucian Pro Build Guide: Best Builds, Runes & Counter Matchups
Press the Attack is the optimal keystone for Lucian, paired with Presence of Mind, Legend: Bloodline, and Coup de Grace. Secondary runes include Biscuit Delivery and Magical Footwear.
Core Build:
- First Item: Essence Reaver
- Boots: Ionian Boots of Lucidity
- Second Item: Navori Flickerblade
- Complete Build: Infinity Edge → Lord Dominik's Regards → Bloodthirster
Skill Order: Q → E → W
Strong Against:
- Lux (52.5% WR)
- Kalista (52.4% WR)
- Varus (51.9% WR)
- Kai'Sa (51.8% WR)
- Sivir (51.6% WR)
Weak Against:
- Nilah (46.4% WR)
- Hwei (47.2% WR)
- Viktor (47.3% WR)
- Xayah (48.1% WR)
- Draven (48.1% WR)
Best Supports:
- Yuumi (55.7% WR)
- Taric (54.1% WR)
- Janna (53.5% WR)
Key Tips:
- Preserve E (dash) when enemies have CC abilities
- Secure level 2 advantage from first wave + 3 melee minions
- Auto-attack between abilities to maximize passive double-shot damage
Alternative Build: Kraken Slayer → Ionian Boots → Essence Reaver → Navori Flickerblade → Lord Dominik's Regards → Infinity Edge (51.0% WR)
Current overall win rate: 51.4% based on 49,953 matches in Emerald+ ranking.