Lucian - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Lucianvs Vayne

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lucian vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vayne wins with a 55.7% win rate (+11.3%) over Lucian based on 97 games. Vayne 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 Vayne 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.

Compare against an opponent
Vayne - 44.3% win rateVayne(44.3%)
Lucian - 44.3% win rate in this matchup
Lucian
44.3% WR
VS
Vayne vs Lucian matchup - 55.7% win rate
Vayne
55.7% WR

Who Wins the Lucian vs Vayne Matchup?

Vayne wins the Lucian vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 97
44.3%
Win Rate
55.7%
6.8
CS / min
6.4
868
DMG / min
880
12,558
Gold / game
12,625
176
Heal / min
222
420
DMG Mitigated / min
470
0.1
CC / min
0.4
40.4%
Early Game WR
59.6%
48.9%
Late Game WR
51.1%

Lucian vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Lucian vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 97 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 55.7% win rate compared to Lucian's 44.3%, giving Vayne a 11.3 percentage point advantage. Vayne dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Lucian 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 Vayne leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vayne has a strong advantage in this matchup. Lucian players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Vayne overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Lucian vs Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Vayne wins the laning phase against Lucian in League of Legends

Vayne is favored during the laning phase against Lucian, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vayne holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Lucian
6.4Vayne
Lucian edges out Vayne by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Lucian.
Damage
868Lucian
880Vayne
Damage output is virtually even between Lucian and Vayne, with only 12 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,558Lucian
12,625Vayne
Lucian and Vayne generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 67 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.1Lucian
0.4Vayne
Vayne provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Lucian, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vayne coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
596Lucian
692Vayne
Vayne heals and mitigates 95 more damage per minute than Lucian, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vayne to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Lucian.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vayne
59.6%
+19.2% advantage
Lucian early game win rateLucian40.4%
Vayne early game win rateVayne59.6%
Late Game
Vayne
51.1%
+2.2% advantage
Lucian late game win rateLucian48.9%
Vayne late game win rateVayne51.1%

Vayne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.6% win rate — a 19.2 percentage point lead over Lucian. This lopsided early game means Vayne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Vayne takes over with a 51.1% win rate, leading Lucian by 2.2 percentage points. Vayne scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

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

Best Lucian Runes Against Vayne

Precision rune tree - Lucian primary runes vs VaynePrecision
Press the Attack - best Lucian rune vs VaynePresence of Mind - best Lucian rune vs VayneLegend: Bloodline - best Lucian rune vs VayneCoup de Grace - best Lucian rune vs Vayne
Inspiration rune tree - Lucian secondary runes vs VayneInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Lucian rune vs VayneMagical Footwear - best Lucian rune vs Vayne
50.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Lucian the best tools to compete against Vayne in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Lucian matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.77%2156.788214,12641.3%56.1%
44.21%1906.887513,76345.8%42.5%
50.00%1787.192213,78750.6%49.5%
50.88%1716.891813,72052.6%49.5%
40.99%1616.485813,26843.4%38.8%
50.00%1386.995314,10052.4%48.0%
49.15%1187.01,01214,50356.3%44.3%
50.51%996.992513,55057.1%44.0%
44.33%976.886812,55840.4%48.9%
40.96%836.990912,97642.9%39.0%
53.52%716.688614,09653.1%53.9%
50.00%686.798113,70555.9%44.1%
50.75%676.793513,64151.9%50.0%
45.90%616.785613,29455.2%37.5%
43.33%606.688213,57138.5%47.1%
46.67%457.194414,81356.3%41.4%
53.49%437.294313,61865.0%43.5%
60.98%416.997814,75966.7%56.5%
45.71%357.196515,72246.7%45.0%
45.71%356.384913,54833.3%52.2%
44.12%347.391014,18340.0%47.4%
33.33%306.91,05614,25123.1%41.2%
53.57%287.096615,12153.3%53.9%
50.00%266.593414,70425.0%71.4%
41.67%246.986113,36440.0%42.9%
37.50%246.378013,67225.0%43.8%
33.33%187.097413,03450.0%12.5%
37.50%167.199613,36050.0%16.7%
33.33%156.673912,24342.9%25.0%
50.00%146.589213,31150.0%50.0%
35.71%147.293413,69042.9%28.6%
61.54%137.096014,92842.9%83.3%
25.00%126.986714,2690.0%42.9%
50.00%126.579113,26850.0%50.0%
33.33%97.073512,88350.0%0.0%
37.50%86.889511,53733.3%40.0%
42.86%77.57686,68140.0%50.0%
83.33%65.875612,513100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.07989,96850.0%50.0%
33.33%66.999313,598100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.666512,01850.0%33.3%
40.00%56.375412,9350.0%66.7%
20.00%56.070512,04433.3%0.0%
20.00%55.75457,9380.0%50.0%
80.00%57.21,10915,213100.0%75.0%
20.00%56.165310,6460.0%50.0%

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Lucian vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lucian do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Vayne wins the Lucian vs Vayne matchup with a 55.7% win rate compared to Lucian's 44.3%, a 11.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 97 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Lucian do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Lucian with a 59.6% win rate versus 40.4%. Vayne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lucian do against Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Lucian vs Vayne matchup with a 51.1% win rate compared to 48.9%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lucian vs Vayne matchup?

Vayne wins the matchup against Lucian with a 55.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.3 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 97 games analyzed.

What is the best Lucian build against Vayne?

The best Lucian build against Vayne includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lucian runes against Vayne?

The best Lucian runes against Vayne use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Lucian vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lucian counter Vayne?

No, Lucian struggles against Vayne with only a 44.3% win rate. Vayne has the advantage in this matchup. Lucian players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vayne's lead.

How do I play Lucian against Vayne?

When playing Lucian against Vayne, play cautiously and avoid Vayne's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vayne has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.