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Lucian vs Neeko

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How to Beat Neeko as Lucian

based on 6,334 Lucian vs Neeko matchups
Win Rate
49 %
K/D/A
2.12
Pick Rate
2.7 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We calculate our counter statistics from the millions of recently ranked LoL games that we analyze every week. This guide on how to beat Neeko as Lucian came out of an evaluation of 6334 ranked rounds where both champs clashed against each other. This particular counter pairing is somewhat rare. Lucian has to counter Neeko in only 2.7% of his matches.

Lucian vs Neeko Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Lucian has done a dismal job of beating Neeko. On average, he wins a acceptable 49.0% of matches the champs fight each other in. In Lucian versus Neeko rounds, Lucian’s team is 0.1% more probable to earn first blood. This indicates that he most likely will be able to get first blood versus Neeko.

Best Lucian vs Neeko Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's BladeHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Recurve BowNoonquiver

Core Lucian Items

~22 Mins
Kraken SlayerImmortal ShieldbowNavori Quickblades

Optional Items

BloodthirsterThe CollectorGuardian AngelRapid Firecannon

Summoner Spells

summonerboost summoner spell D
summonerflash summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Lucian to level upq
>
Second ability for Lucian to level upe
>
Last skill for Lucian to max outw

Runes

PrecisionPress the AttackPresence of MindLegend: BloodlineCoup de Grace
InspirationMagical FootwearBiscuit Delivery
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceArmor
Lucian's passive ability p
Lucian's q ability q
Lucian's w ability w
Lucian's e ability e
Lucian's ultimate ability r
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Q
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E
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W
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Q
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Q
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R
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Q
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Guide to Countering Neeko as Lucian

Tips for Playing as Lucian against Neeko

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.

Because of Lightslinger, Lucian benefits more from Attack Damage than he does from Attack Speed.

Once you have chosen an angle for The Culling, you cannot change it. Pick your moment well!

Advice to Win Against Neeko

Pop Blossom's warning visuals are invisible if Neeko is disguised.

Standing behind minions against Neeko is very dangerous as Tangle-Barbs become stronger.

Lucian vs Neeko Counter Stats

Lucian Image
Win Rate
49 %
VS
Win Rate
51 %
Neeko Image
7.5
< Kills >
5.3
6.6
< Deaths >
5.9
6.5
< Assists >
8.6
1.75
< Killing Sprees >
1.2
183
< Minions Killed >
113
0.19
< Dragons Killed >
0.12
0.48
< Inhibitors >
0.46
18,315
< Physical Damage >
1,348
2,575
< Magic Damage >
18,269
513
< True Damage >
767
21,403
< Damage Dealt >
20,385
21,721
< Damage Taken >
20,709
12,448
< Gold Earned >
10,617
2.27
< Towers >
1.95
0.07
< Baron Takedowns >
0.03
4,991
< Total Healing >
2,378
12,875
< Experience >
13,067
19
< Vision Score >
33
9
< Wards Placed >
15
39
< Time Dealing CC >
186

How to Counter Neeko with Lucian in LoL

The stats provided here feature several vital Lucian versus Neeko counter stats that may help us understand the differences between the pair. Lucian’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Neeko’s KDA ratio of NaN, indicating that Lucian may be more central to his team's team fighting capacity than Neeko..

Lucian typically has a slightly larger longest kill spree than his foe does. On average, he takes a similar amount of damage to Neeko. This typically indicates different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also show that the one champion has less mobility and thus is not able to escape additional damage when poked or engaged.

Differences between Lucian and Neeko

Damage Types Compared

Lucian
Neeko
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Lucian
Neeko

Who is Better, Lucian or Neeko?

Both League of Legends champs are great. Both have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Lucian usually fairs equally well when trying to fight Neeko, with a 49.0% win rate. As a result, Lucian makes an ok counter for Neeko.

While Lucian does have a lower win rate compared to Neeko, when they face off with one another, Lucian also has a greater learning curve that makes him a more complex champion to pick up and master. You should be careful when picking Lucian into Neeko.

Moreover, Lucian has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Neeko. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when trying to counter champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion in League of Legends, in Lucian vs Neeko matchups, Neeko is the better champ with a similar win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allied champions during teamfights.

Lucian is a somewhat poor counter to Neeko. Focus your strategy on keeping up your gold and cs and clearing objectives. If you can do that, you should hold your own as Lucian against Neeko.

Other Champion Matchups Against Lucian

Lucian Loses Against

LilliaLillia45.1% winrateTeemoTeemo45.3% winrateMaokaiMaokai45.6% winrateZyraZyra45.8% winrate

Lucian Wins Against

NidaleeNidalee55.7% winrateYuumiYuumi54.8% winrateSkarnerSkarner53.1% winrateSejuaniSejuani53.1% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

MordekaiserMordekaiser+ 52% 15973 GamesBlitzcrankBlitzcrank+ 52.1% 9216 GamesLilliaLillia+ 53.3% 14707 GamesTaricTaric+ 53.9% 2365 Games

Additional Information for Lucian Players

How We Calculated Our Lucian vs Neeko Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Neeko as Lucian, we analyzed 6,334 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Neeko as Lucian comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

Lucian Build Neeko Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Lucian in order to counter Neeko during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you mind the build and stats presented above, you will grow your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Lucian often racks up more CS as Neeko. Champs who on average don't earn many minion kills typically don't require much CS to be effective, such as supports. These kinds of champions are able to scale properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually need a lot of items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the values reported on this page to do well.

The ideal items to prioritize in your Lucian versus Neeko build include Kraken Slayer, Immortal Shieldbow, and Navori Quickblades. When Lucian bought at least these three items in his build, he did significantly better vs Neeko than with many other common builds. In fact, Lucian had an average win rate of 49.0% when countering Neeko with this counter build.

To have the highest likelihood of defeating Neeko as Lucian, Lucian players should take the Press the Attack, Presence of Mind, Legend: Bloodline, Coup de Grace, Magical Footwear, and Biscuit Delivery runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the rune sets that we analyzed for Lucian vs Neeko fights, this order of runes yielded the best win rate. Moreover, these runes averaged a 49.0% winrate overall.

By default, tips, statistics, and builds on how to beat Neeko as Lucian are shown for all ranked divisions combined. If you want to scope the statistics and builds to a specific rank, you should use the selection menu earlier in the counter matchup guide.