
Lux Support Guide: Mastering the Light Mage in Bot Lane
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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