League of Legends Champion Guide: Lucian, the Purifier

The next League of Legends champion to be featured in this blog will be Lucian, the Purifier. Lucian is an ADC who is played in the bottom lane with a support. As an ADC last hitting minions is a key priority as well as trying to dominate your opponents in lane. Lucian is a very spell based ADC unlike most which generally use their auto attacks more than their abilities.

Champion strengths

·         Good mobility

·         High burst damage

·         Great poke

·         Good at trading damage

Champion Weaknesses

·         Difficult ultimate to land

·         No CC

·         Very squishy champion

Champion abilities

Passive -: Lightslinger:  When Lucian uses an ability his next auto attack will proc two hits instead of one.

Q - Piercing Light: Lucian fires a light attack that deals damage in a line. This ability can hit multiple targets but is a targeted ability not a skill shot.

W - Ardent Blaze: Lucian fires a star shaped projectile that deals damages and marking enemies. This ability does not travel through targets and will explode on impact. Whenever Lucian attacks the marked enemies he gains a movement speed buff.

E - Relentless Pursuit: Lucian dashes a short distance in the targeted direction. This ability also removes slows but will not remove hard crowd control abilities. This dash can be used to go through certain walls on summoners rift for added mobility.

R -  The Culling: Lucian fires multiple shots in a line dealing damage with each hit. The higher Lucian’s attack speed is the more shots he will fire. Once cast Lucian cannot change his firing position. Lucian can dash during his ultimate to reposition himself.

Common combos when using Lucian

W>A>Q>A>E>A>R (A = auto attack)

Lucian’s main damage ability is his Q. Max out this ability first for max damage. Next max his E to lower the cooldown on his escape. Lastly comes his W. His ultimate should be upgraded whenever possible.

Summoners spells

  

Flash is always a must for escapes and repositioning yourself. Heal allows for a small heal and movement speed buff for escapes or chasing the enemy. Another summoner spell to consider is barrier if the opponents have high burst champions.

Runes and masteries

Champion Build

Conclusions

Lucian is one of the most enjoyable ADC champions to play in League of Legends as he has high damage, mobility, and a unique kit. For beginners Lucian may seem difficult but with practice can be a favorite and strong pick. If you enjoyed this guide check out our other League of Legends champion guides and check out our social media pages!