Lucian Champion Guide: Master the Gunslinger in Patch 14.16.1

Lucian Champion Guide: Master the Gunslinger in Patch 14.16.1

By Marcus Chen

November 20, 2024 at 01:51 AM

Lucian is a powerful lane bully marksman who excels in the botlane with high burst damage potential. His aggressive playstyle and versatility make him effective with both engage supports and enchanters.

Man in black shirt headshot

Man in black shirt headshot

Core Abilities:

  • Q (Piercing Light): Primary wave clear and poke tool
  • E (Relentless Pursuit): Mobility skill for positioning and trades
  • W (Ardent Blaze): Utility spell providing movement speed and passive stacks
  • Passive: Enables double shots after ability use, crucial for damage combos

Skill Order: Q > E > W Max Q first for waveclear and consistent damage, followed by E for increased mobility.

Key Combos:

  • Basic Trade: AA-Q-AA
  • Engage Combo: E->W(mid-dash)->AA->Q->AA
  • Full Damage: AA-E-AA-Q-AA-W-AA-R-AA-Q-AA-E-AA

Core Items:

  1. Kraken Slayer/Galeforce
  2. Infinity Edge
  3. Bloodthirster
  4. Lord Dominik's Regards

Tips:

  • Weave auto attacks between abilities to maximize passive usage
  • Use E to dodge skillshots and reposition in fights
  • Ultimate can be used to initiate or finish fights from range
  • Practice animation canceling to execute combos faster
  • Position carefully due to short range
  • Utilize W's movement speed boost during ultimates

Weaknesses:

  • Short attack range
  • Requires mechanical precision
  • Vulnerable to poke damage
  • Needs items to scale effectively

Lucian's effectiveness relies on proper positioning, combo execution, and understanding of matchups. Success comes from aggressive early game trades and maintaining pressure throughout the match.

Related Articles

Previous Articles