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Lucian vs Twitch

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How to Beat Twitch as Lucian

based on 9,647 Lucian vs Twitch matchups
Win Rate
49.1 %
K/D/A
2.2
Pick Rate
4.2 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we summarize millions of recently ranked LoL matches each and every week. Within our database, Lucian fought Twitch in 9647 matches. Including so many matchups for Lucian versus Twitch provides us a lot of faith in our ability to provide actionable stats and a recommended build to obliterate Twitch. This matchup is relatively uncommon. Lucian is forced to battle against Twitch in only 4.2% of his matches.

Lucian vs Twitch Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Lucian has done a poor job of countering Twitch. Typically, he wins a acceptable 49.1% of the time the champions clash against one another in. In Lucian versus Twitch games, Lucian’s team is 0.1% more likely to get first blood, implying that he most likely will get first blood versus Twitch.

Best Lucian vs Twitch Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Long SwordDoran's Blade

Early Items

~5 Mins
Cloak of AgilityRecurve Bow

Core Lucian Items

~22 Mins
Infinity EdgeRapid FirecannonStormrazor

Optional Items

BloodthirsterGuardian AngelThe CollectorVoltaic Cyclosword

Summoner Spells

summonerexhaust summoner spell D
summonerflash summoner spell F

Skill Order

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

Runes

PrecisionPress the AttackPresence of MindLegend: BloodlineCut Down
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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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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Guide to Countering Twitch as Lucian

Tips for Playing as Lucian against Twitch

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 Twitch

Spell Shields won't block the damage from Deadly Venom, but they will block the effects Twitch can trigger with it.

If you suspect Twitch has left the lane, let your teammates know that Twitch is ''MIA.''

Twitch is fragile. Work with teammates to focus on him when you're able to catch him out of Camouflage.

Lucian vs Twitch Counter Stats

Lucian Image
Win Rate
49.1 %
VS
Win Rate
50.9 %
Twitch Image
7.9
< Kills >
8.2
6.6
< Deaths >
6.8
6.6
< Assists >
7.2
1.85
< Killing Sprees >
1.88
184
< Minions Killed >
146
0.2
< Dragons Killed >
0.18
0.5
< Inhibitors >
0.43
19,187
< Physical Damage >
15,661
2,673
< Magic Damage >
3,406
550
< True Damage >
4,490
22,410
< Damage Dealt >
23,558
21,639
< Damage Taken >
21,573
12,614
< Gold Earned >
12,132
2.37
< Towers >
1.97
0.06
< Baron Takedowns >
0.05
4,978
< Total Healing >
4,668
12,794
< Experience >
12,648
19
< Vision Score >
21
9
< Wards Placed >
10
40
< Time Dealing CC >
318

How to Counter Twitch with Lucian in LoL

The stats shown on this page show several strategic Lucian vs. Twitch matchup statistics that can help you figure out the differences and similarities between the two. Lucian’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Twitch’s ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Lucian may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Twitch..

Lucian usually has a similar longest kill spree as his counter does. Commonly, he receives a similar amount of damage to Twitch. This often reflects differing health capacities, yet it can also show that the one champ has less mobility and thus is not able to flee from additional damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Lucian and Twitch

Damage Types Compared

Lucian
Twitch
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Lucian
Twitch

Who is Better, Lucian or Twitch?

Both LoL champs are great. Both have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Lucian usually fairs equally well when trying to fight Twitch, with a 49.1% win rate. Thus, Lucian makes an ok counter to Twitch.

While Lucian does have a lower win rate compared to Twitch, when they face off with one another, Lucian also has a greater learning curve that makes him a more difficult character to learn. You should be careful when picking Lucian into Twitch.

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

While there is not one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Lucian vs Twitch matchups, Twitch is the better champ with a similar win rate, similar champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during teamfights.

Lucian is a somewhat poor counter for Twitch. You will do well by focussing your play on increasing your gold income and taking out objectives. If you do that, you should do very well as Lucian against Twitch.

Additional Information for Lucian Players

How We Calculated Our Lucian vs Twitch Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Twitch as Lucian, we analyzed 9,647 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 Twitch 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.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to truly master Lucian in order to counter Twitch during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to learn a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you mind the build and stats shown above, you will grow your win rate by a lot and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Lucian often picks up a similar amount of CS compared to Twitch. Champions who typically don't earn much CS often don't need much CS to be valuable teammates, such as sup champs. 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 many items to be effective. In either case, try to surpass the numbers shown on this page to do well.

The most important items to prioritize in your Lucian versus Twitch build include Infinity Edge, Rapid Firecannon, and Stormrazor. When Lucian used at least these three pieces in his build, he did much better when fighting Twitch than with many other common counter builds. In fact, Lucian had an average winrate of 49.1% when countering Twitch with these items in his kit.

To have the greatest chance of vanquishing Twitch as Lucian, you should use the Press the Attack, Presence of Mind, Legend: Bloodline, Cut Down, Magical Footwear, and Biscuit Delivery runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Out of all the runes players chose for Lucian vs Twitch fights, this set of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 49.1% winrate overall.

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