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How to Win Lucian vs Zeri Counter MatchupLucian is in the a tier of champions

Lucian vs Zeri

How to Beat Zeri as Lucian in LoLLucian is in the b tier of champions
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How to Beat Zeri as Lucian

based on 2,528 Lucian vs Zeri matchups
Win Rate
52.4 %
K/D/A
2.45
Pick Rate
1.1 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We produce our matchup statistics from the millions of rated League matches that we evaluate every week. This guide on how to beat Zeri as Lucian came out of an evaluation of 2528 ranked games where both champs clashed against each other. This champ matchup is somewhat rare. Lucian is forced to battle against Zeri in only 1.1% of his rounds.

Lucian vs Zeri Matchup Summary

Lucian does a good job of beating Zeri. Typically, he wins a whopping 52.4% of matches the champions face one another in. In Lucian versus Zeri rounds, Lucian’s team is 0.2% more probable to get first blood, indicating that he probably will get first blood versus Zeri.

Best Lucian vs Zeri Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's BladeHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Recurve BowNoonquiver

Core Lucian Items

~22 Mins
Lord Dominik's RegardsRapid FirecannonNavori Quickblades

Optional Items

The CollectorBloodthirsterKraken SlayerEssence Reaver

Summoner Spells

summonerexhaust 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
4
Q
5
Q
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R
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Q
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E
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Guide to Countering Zeri as Lucian

Tips for Playing as Lucian against Zeri

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!

Lucian vs Zeri Counter Stats

Lucian Image
Win Rate
52.4 %
VS
Win Rate
47.6 %
Zeri Image
8
< Kills >
6.9
6
< Deaths >
6
6.7
< Assists >
6.7
1.87
< Killing Sprees >
1.6
190
< Minions Killed >
190
0.22
< Dragons Killed >
0.21
0.54
< Inhibitors >
0.47
20,163
< Physical Damage >
13,877
2,762
< Magic Damage >
6,561
566
< True Damage >
600
23,491
< Damage Dealt >
21,039
20,679
< Damage Taken >
22,979
12,706
< Gold Earned >
12,574
2.5
< Towers >
2.27
0.06
< Baron Takedowns >
0.05
5,117
< Total Healing >
4,331
12,812
< Experience >
12,738
18
< Vision Score >
18
9
< Wards Placed >
8
41
< Time Dealing CC >
125

How to Counter Zeri with Lucian in LoL

The stats shown here underscore some influential Lucian against Zeri matchup stats that can help us realize the differences between this pair of champs. For instance, Lucian’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Zeri’s KDA ratio of NaN, showing that Lucian may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Zeri..

Lucian normally has a similar longest killing spree as his counter does. On average, he receives a similar amount of damage to Zeri. This typically indicates differing health capacities, yet it can also show that the one champ has less agility and thus is unable to escape further damage when poked or engaged.

Differences between Lucian and Zeri

Damage Types Compared

Lucian
Zeri
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Lucian
Zeri

Who is Better, Lucian or Zeri?

Both League of Legends champs are great champions. Both have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Lucian usually wins when trying to fight Zeri, with a 52.4% win rate. Thus, Lucian makes a good counter for Zeri.

While Lucian does have a higher win rate than Zeri, when on opposite teams, Lucian also has a greater learning curve that makes him a more time consuming champion to learn and master. You don't need to be too worried when picking Lucian into Zeri.

Moreover, Lucian also has only a small amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Zeri. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when fighting champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there is not one best champion overall in League of Legends, in Lucian vs Zeri matchups, Lucian is the better champion with a noticably higher win rate, similar champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allies during team fights.

Lucian is an above average counter for Zeri. Focus your tactics on increasing your CS and destroying objectives. If you do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Lucian against Zeri.

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 Zeri Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Zeri as Lucian, we analyzed 2,528 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 Zeri 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

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To learn all of the intricacies of Lucian to counter Zeri during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you mind the build and stats shown here, you will increase your win rate by a lot and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Lucian typically gets a similar amount of CS relative to Zeri. Champs who typically don't take many minion kills typically don't require much CS to be effective, such as support champions. They are able to scale well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champs with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically need many items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the numbers displayed here to do well.

The best items to have in your Lucian versus Zeri build consist of Lord Dominik's Regards, Rapid Firecannon, and Navori Quickblades. When Lucian used at least these three items in his build, he performed much better vs Zeri than with many other commonly used counter builds. In fact, Lucian had an average win rate of 52.4% when playing against Zeri with this counter build.

To have the highest likelihood of crushing Zeri as Lucian, you should equip the Press the Attack, Presence of Mind, Legend: Bloodline, Coup de Grace, Biscuit Delivery, and Magical Footwear runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the rune combinations players used for Lucian vs Zeri battles, this blending of runes yielded the greatest win rate. Moreover, these runes averaged a 52.4% win rate overall.

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