Skins
Counters
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Relentless Pursuit
Lucian quickly dashes a short distance. Lightslinger attacks reduce Relentless Pursuit's cooldown.
Passive
Lightslinger
Whenever Lucian uses an ability, his next attack becomes a double-shot. When Lucian is healed or shielded by an ally, or when a nearby enemy Champion is immobilized, his next 2 basic attacks will deal bonus magic damage.
Q
Piercing Light
Lucian shoots a bolt of piercing light through a target.
R (Ultimate)
The Culling
Lucian unleashes a torrent of shots from his weapons.
W
Ardent Blaze
Lucian shoots a missile that explodes in a star shape, marking and briefly revealing enemies. Lucian gains Move Speed for attacking marked enemies.
Playing As Lucian
- -For optimal burst, try to combine Relentless Pursuit into Piercing Light.
- -Ardent Blaze actually explodes in a star pattern. Try to line it up so the spokes hit enemy champions.
- -Once you have chosen an angle for The Culling, you cannot change it. Pick your moment well!
- -Because of Lightslinger, Lucian benefits more from Attack Damage than he does from Attack Speed.
Playing Against Lucian
- -Lucian has strong burst, but little sustained damage.
- -Lucian cannot change the aim of The Culling. Take advantage of this by avoiding the angle of the bullets.
- -Piercing Light does not give Lucian extra Attack Range. He still needs to find a target in range to line up his shot. Avoid Piercing Light by anticipating the angle Lucian will choose.
Lore
Lucian, a Sentinel of Light, is a grim hunter of wraiths and specters, pursuing them relentlessly and annihilating them with his twin relic pistols. After the specter Thresh slew his wife, Lucian embarked on the path of vengeance—but even with her return to life, his rage is undiminished. Merciless and single-minded, Lucian will stop at nothing to protect the living from the long-dead horrors of the Black Mist.
About Lucian, the Purifier
Lucian, a Sentinel of Light, is a grim hunter of wraiths and specters, pursuing them relentlessly and annihilating them with his twin relic pistols. After the specter Thresh slew his wife, Lucian embarked on the path of vengeance—but even with her return to life, his rage is undiminished. Merciless and single-minded, Lucian will stop at nothing to protect the living from the long-dead horrors of the Black Mist.
How to Play Lucian
Playing Lucianeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a marksman, Lucian benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- For optimal burst, try to combine Relentless Pursuit into Piercing Light.
- Ardent Blaze actually explodes in a star pattern. Try to line it up so the spokes hit enemy champions.
- Once you have chosen an angle for The Culling, you cannot change it. Pick your moment well!
- Because of Lightslinger, Lucian benefits more from Attack Damage than he does from Attack Speed.
Playing Against Lucian
- Lucian has strong burst, but little sustained damage.
- Lucian cannot change the aim of The Culling. Take advantage of this by avoiding the angle of the bullets.
- Piercing Light does not give Lucian extra Attack Range. He still needs to find a target in range to line up his shot. Avoid Piercing Light by anticipating the angle Lucian will choose.
Lucian Counters and Matchups
Lucian's toughest matchup this patch is Lissandra. Conversely, Lucian performs strongly into Gangplank.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Lucian
Riot rates Lucian's difficulty at 6/10. Lucian sits in the middle range — approachable, but with enough depth to reward practice.