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How to Win Zeri vs Lux Counter MatchupZeri is in the b tier of champions

Zeri vs Lux

How to Beat Lux as Zeri in LoLZeri is in the b tier of champions
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How to Beat Lux as Zeri

based on 3,878 Zeri vs Lux matchups
Win Rate
46.4 %
K/D/A
2.16
Pick Rate
9.9 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we analyze millions of ranked League matches every week. In our dataset, Zeri engaged Lux 3878 times. Using so many games with Zeri vs Lux gives us confidence in our ability to prepare enlightening statistics and a supported build to destroy your enemy. This counter matchup is somewhat uncommon. Zeri is forced to battle against Lux in only 9.9% of their games.

Zeri vs Lux Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Zeri does a pathetic job of countering Lux. Typically, they wins a lowly 46.4% of games the champs face each other in. In Zeri against Lux matches, Zeri’s side is 0.1% less likely to earn first blood. This indicates that they probably won't get first blood against Lux.

Best Zeri vs Lux Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's BladeHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordBerserker's Greaves

Core Zeri Items

~22 Mins
Experimental HexplateRunaan's HurricaneTerminus

Optional Items

BloodthirsterWit's EndInfinity EdgeRapid Firecannon

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerhaste summoner spell F

Skill Order

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

Runes

PrecisionLethal TempoTriumphLegend: AlacrityLast Stand
ResolveConditioningOvergrowth
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceArmor
Zeri's passive ability p
Zeri's q ability q
Zeri's w ability w
Zeri's e ability e
Zeri's ultimate ability r
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E
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W
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Q
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R
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Guide to Countering Lux as Zeri

Advice to Win Against Lux

When retreating with low health, be prepared to dodge Lux's Final Spark, a red targeting beam fires prior to the main beam, so try to move to the side if possible.

Lux has powerful zone control abilities. Try to spread out and attack from different directions so she cannot lock down a specific area.

Zeri vs Lux Counter Stats

Zeri Image
Win Rate
46.4 %
VS
Win Rate
53.6 %
Lux Image
7.1
< Kills >
5.1
6.2
< Deaths >
5.6
6.3
< Assists >
10.7
1.64
< Killing Sprees >
1.15
188
< Minions Killed >
93
0.19
< Dragons Killed >
0.09
0.48
< Inhibitors >
0.54
13,244
< Physical Damage >
1,031
6,286
< Magic Damage >
18,895
528
< True Damage >
1,126
20,059
< Damage Dealt >
21,053
24,099
< Damage Taken >
15,584
12,777
< Gold Earned >
10,464
2.23
< Towers >
2.04
0.05
< Baron Takedowns >
0.03
4,617
< Total Healing >
1,321
13,171
< Experience >
12,553
18
< Vision Score >
43
8
< Wards Placed >
19
126
< Time Dealing CC >
297

How to Counter Lux with Zeri in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page show several influential Zeri against Lux counter stats that can help us understand the differences between the two. Zeri’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Lux’s ratio of NaN, highlighting that Zeri may be more central to their team's team fighting capability than Lux..

Zeri usually has a slightly larger longest killing spree than their enemy does. Typically, they receives more damage than Lux. This typically indicates differing health capacities; however, it can also show that the one champion has less mobility and thus is unable to escape additional damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Zeri and Lux

Damage Types Compared

Zeri
Lux
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Zeri
Lux

Who is Better, Zeri or Lux?

Both League of Legends champions are great. Both have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In League's current meta, Zeri usually loses when trying to fight Lux, with a 46.4% win rate. As a result, Zeri makes a poor counter for Lux.

While Zeri does have a lower winrate compared to Lux, when on opposite teams, Zeri also has a greater level of difficulty that makes them a more difficult character to develop with. You should expect to face a difficult match when picking Zeri into Lux.

Furthermore, Zeri also has some amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Lux. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when fighting champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Zeri vs Lux matchups, Lux is the better champ with a much lower win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allied champions during team fights.

Zeri is a garbage counter for Lux. Focus your strategy on increasing your gold income and clearing objectives. If you can do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Zeri against Lux.

Additional Information for Zeri Players

How We Calculated Our Zeri vs Lux Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Lux as Zeri, we analyzed 3,878 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 Lux as Zeri 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

To truly master Zeri to counter Lux during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to pick up a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you mind the build and tips presented here, you will increase your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Zeri typically accumulates more CS relative to Lux. Champs who on average don't earn many minion kills usualy don't have to have much CS to be valuable teammates, such as support champions. These kinds of champions are able to scale properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, often require several high cost items to be effective. In either case, try to do better than the numbers shown on this page to do well.

The ideal items to prioritize in your Zeri versus Lux build include Experimental Hexplate, Runaan's Hurricane, and Terminus. When Zeri included at least these three items in their build, they did much better when fighting Lux than with most other common item sets. In fact, Zeri had an average winrate of 46.4% when countering Lux with this build.

To have the greatest probability of vanquishing Lux as Zeri, Zeri players should use the Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand, Conditioning, and Overgrowth runes from the Precision and Resolve rune sets. Of all the rune sets players used for Zeri vs Lux LoL games, this order of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 46.4% winrate overall.

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