Lucian - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Lucianvs Syndra

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lucian vs Syndra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Lucian wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Syndra based on 15 games. Lucian holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lucian build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lucian vs Syndra matchup.

Lucian Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lucian performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Syndra - 60.0% win rateSyndra(60.0%)
Lucian - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Lucian
60.0% WR
VS
Syndra vs Lucian matchup - 40.0% win rate
Syndra
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Lucian vs Syndra Matchup?

Lucian wins the Lucian vs Syndra matchup
Winner
Lucian
Matches: 15
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.0
CS / min
7.3
842
DMG / min
786
11,493
Gold / game
10,715
178
Heal / min
59
399
DMG Mitigated / min
297
0.0
CC / min
1.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Lucian vs Syndra Matchup Summary

The Lucian vs Syndra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Lucian wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Syndra's 40.0%, giving Lucian a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Lucian dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Syndra players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Syndra leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lucian players can confidently pick into Syndra and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Syndra away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Lucian vs Syndra Laning Phase Breakdown

Lucian wins the laning phase against Syndra in League of Legends

Lucian is favored during the laning phase against Syndra, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Lucian holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.0Lucian
7.3Syndra
Syndra edges out Lucian by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Syndra.
Damage
842Lucian
786Syndra
Lucian deals 56 more champion damage per minute than Syndra. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Syndra choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Lucian's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,493Lucian
10,715Syndra
Lucian earns 778 more gold per game than Syndra, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Lucian slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.0Lucian
1.3Syndra
Syndra brings significantly more crowd control than Lucian, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Syndra far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Lucian should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
577Lucian
357Syndra
Lucian vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 220 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Lucian can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Lucian Build Against Syndra

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Syndra, providing the mobility and stats Lucian needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lucian against Syndra are Navori Flickerblade, Essence Reaver and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Lucian an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Lucian vs Syndra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lucian
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Lucian early game win rateLucian66.7%
Syndra early game win rateSyndra33.3%
Late Game
Lucian
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Lucian late game win rateLucian50.0%
Syndra late game win rateSyndra50.0%

Lucian dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Syndra. This lopsided early game means Lucian can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Lucian at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Syndra. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Lucian holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Syndra players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Lucian Runes Against Syndra

Precision rune tree - Lucian primary runes vs SyndraPrecision
Press the Attack - best Lucian rune vs SyndraPresence of Mind - best Lucian rune vs SyndraLegend: Bloodline - best Lucian rune vs SyndraCut Down - best Lucian rune vs Syndra
Inspiration rune tree - Lucian secondary runes vs SyndraInspiration
Triple Tonic - best Lucian rune vs SyndraCash Back - best Lucian rune vs Syndra
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Lucian to press their advantage against Syndra, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Lucian matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Lucian's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Lucian build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lucian matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.95%4206.892713,87553.3%41.0%
45.78%3086.887613,55451.1%41.8%
44.70%3026.889613,56345.5%44.1%
43.17%2716.982513,33937.4%48.6%
46.18%2496.788913,87852.0%42.4%
47.01%2347.085212,44845.4%48.7%
52.40%2296.783812,94051.0%53.6%
49.66%1497.092513,78350.0%49.4%
45.89%1466.886712,82150.7%41.3%
53.61%977.087714,00854.2%53.1%
46.39%976.695113,17254.4%39.2%
45.88%856.888512,99350.0%41.5%
41.46%826.784213,02035.1%46.7%
62.82%786.592413,27057.6%66.7%
50.70%716.987313,30946.7%53.7%
46.38%697.092213,79440.7%50.0%
32.84%676.686113,97321.7%38.6%
38.98%596.684611,95141.4%36.7%
50.00%587.185612,68657.1%43.3%
52.94%516.999713,97970.8%37.0%
55.10%497.094213,32354.2%56.0%
55.32%477.186413,54052.2%58.3%
39.47%386.188713,49825.0%46.1%
50.00%266.587613,18030.0%62.5%
65.38%267.183215,01777.8%58.8%
50.00%266.988914,36757.1%47.4%
45.83%247.394812,29850.0%40.0%
43.48%236.880114,46833.3%50.0%
47.62%216.981011,53241.7%55.6%
33.33%216.985112,94030.0%36.4%
63.16%196.988712,54954.5%75.0%
44.44%186.781713,84550.0%41.7%
20.00%157.192113,7580.0%30.0%
60.00%157.084211,49366.7%50.0%
40.00%157.177011,96025.0%57.1%
53.85%137.21,05910,50160.0%33.3%
15.38%136.989214,17025.0%11.1%
54.55%117.688913,13560.0%50.0%
40.00%107.493215,47250.0%33.3%
44.44%97.467313,23166.7%33.3%
44.44%96.11,07212,37250.0%40.0%
44.44%96.91,06215,16266.7%33.3%
50.00%86.41,04714,07040.0%66.7%
62.50%86.661812,13275.0%50.0%
42.86%76.194814,26050.0%40.0%
42.86%76.598512,62850.0%33.3%
16.67%66.694913,5720.0%20.0%
16.67%66.378212,2410.0%25.0%

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Lucian vs Syndra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lucian do against Syndra in League of Legends?

Lucian wins the Lucian vs Syndra matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Syndra's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Lucian do against Syndra in the early game?

In the early game, Lucian has the advantage against Syndra with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Lucian players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lucian do against Syndra in the late game?

In the late game, Lucian takes over the Lucian vs Syndra matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Lucian scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lucian vs Syndra matchup?

Lucian wins the matchup against Syndra with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Lucian is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Lucian build against Syndra?

The best Lucian build against Syndra includes Navori Flickerblade, Essence Reaver, Infinity Edge with Chainlaced Crushers. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lucian runes against Syndra?

The best Lucian runes against Syndra use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Lucian vs Syndra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lucian counter Syndra?

Yes, Lucian has a favorable matchup against Syndra with a 60.0% win rate. Lucian strongly counters Syndra in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Lucian against Syndra?

When playing Lucian against Syndra, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.