Lux Support Guide: Mastering the Light Mage in Bot Lane

Lux Support Guide: Mastering the Light Mage in Bot Lane

By Marcus Chen

January 30, 2025 at 05:44 PM

Lux is best played as a damage-focused support with strong poke abilities and catch potential. She excels when paired with Caitlyn due to their synergistic abilities and long-range pressure.

Ability Prioritization

  • Start with 3 points in E for strong lane poke
  • Max E first if ahead for damage threat
  • Switch to maxing W after 3-4 points in E if even/behind
  • Max Q last (root duration stays constant)

Core Gameplay Tips

  • Weave auto-attacks between abilities to maximize passive damage
  • Maintain safe positioning due to squishiness
  • Use E for consistent poke damage
  • Save Q for key moments or follow-up CC

Build Strategy

Starting Items:

  • Spellthief's Edge
  • 2 Health Potions

Core Build:

  • Liandry's Anguish
  • Sorcerer's Shoes
  • Shadowflame
  • Rabadon's Deathcap

Situational Items:

  • Zhonya's Hourglass (vs assassins)
  • Chemtech Putrifier (vs healing)
  • Void Staff (vs MR stacking)

Alternative Tank Build For engage-heavy matchups:

  • Imperial Mandate
  • Zhonya's Hourglass
  • Redemption
  • Consider Aftershock rune

Key Matchups Strong with:

  • Caitlyn (trap/binding combo)
  • Jhin (root follow-up)

Weak against:

  • Nautilus
  • Leona
  • Other engage supports

Lane Strategy

  • Focus on poking with E from safe distance
  • Save Q for disengage or all-in moments
  • Position behind minions vs hook champions
  • Coordinate ultimate with ADC's damage

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Note: Against tank supports, consider the defensive build path and adjust playstyle to focus more on utility and team protection rather than pure damage output.

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