Lulu - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Luluvs Soraka

BSupportMage
Patch26.5
Matches193,840
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lulu vs Soraka is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Soraka wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Lulu based on 19 games. Lulu wins the early laning phase while Soraka scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Lulu build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lulu vs Soraka matchup.

Lulu Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lulu 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
Soraka - 47.4% win rateSoraka(47.4%)
Lulu - 47.4% win rate in this matchup
Lulu
47.4% WR
VS
Soraka vs Lulu matchup - 52.6% win rate
Soraka
52.6% WR

Who Wins the Lulu vs Soraka Matchup?

Soraka wins the Lulu vs Soraka matchup
Winner
Soraka
Matches: 19
47.4%
Win Rate
52.6%
1.0
CS / min
1.0
238
DMG / min
175
7,965
Gold / game
8,181
133
Heal / min
909
310
DMG Mitigated / min
273
1.0
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Lulu vs Soraka Matchup Summary

The Lulu vs Soraka matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Soraka wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Lulu's 47.4%, giving Soraka a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lulu controls the early laning stage, but Soraka outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lulu needs to press advantages before Soraka reaches their power spikes, while Soraka should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Soraka leads by 739 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Soraka is slightly favored, Lulu can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Soraka's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Lulu vs Soraka Laning Phase Breakdown

Soraka wins the laning phase against Lulu in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Lulu
1.0Soraka
Lulu and Soraka farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
238Lulu
175Soraka
Lulu deals 62 more champion damage per minute than Soraka. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Soraka choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Lulu's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
7,965Lulu
8,181Soraka
Lulu and Soraka generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 216 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Lulu
1.2Soraka
Both Lulu and Soraka provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
443Lulu
1,182Soraka
Soraka vastly out-sustains Lulu, healing and mitigating 739 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Soraka can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lulu is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lulu, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Lulu Build Against Soraka

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Soraka, providing the mobility and stats Lulu needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lulu against Soraka are Ardent Censer, Locket of the Iron Solari and Redemption. This combination gives Lulu 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 Lulu vs Soraka matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lulu
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Lulu early game win rateLulu50.0%
Soraka early game win rateSoraka50.0%
Late Game
Soraka
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Lulu late game win rateLulu44.4%
Soraka late game win rateSoraka55.6%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Lulu and Soraka, with Lulu holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Soraka is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Lulu. Extended games heavily favor Soraka, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Lulu has the edge early, but Soraka gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Lulu Runes Against Soraka

Sorcery rune tree - Lulu primary runes vs SorakaSorcery
Summon Aery - best Lulu rune vs SorakaManaflow Band - best Lulu rune vs SorakaTranscendence - best Lulu rune vs SorakaScorch - best Lulu rune vs Soraka
Resolve rune tree - Lulu secondary runes vs SorakaResolve
Bone Plating - best Lulu rune vs SorakaRevitalize - best Lulu rune vs Soraka
71.4% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Lulu the best tools to compete against Soraka in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Lulu matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. The table below shows Lulu'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 Lulu build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lulu matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.49%860.92237,96648.9%58.5%
48.21%560.92478,35848.0%48.4%
46.94%490.92408,80336.8%53.3%
48.84%431.12037,53060.9%35.0%
48.72%390.92477,60542.9%55.6%
57.89%380.92378,71847.1%66.7%
40.54%371.02258,28250.0%29.4%
54.29%350.92458,01047.4%62.5%
48.57%351.02507,68645.5%53.9%
42.86%350.92487,63742.1%43.8%
64.52%310.92788,48761.1%69.2%
58.62%291.02569,04325.0%71.4%
44.44%271.02537,57343.8%45.5%
40.00%251.12128,69633.3%46.1%
48.00%251.02837,62750.0%44.4%
37.50%241.02549,53511.1%53.3%
47.83%230.92488,57445.5%50.0%
59.09%220.92328,73654.5%63.6%
33.33%211.02648,83650.0%23.1%
60.00%200.92238,50155.6%63.6%
47.37%191.02387,96550.0%44.4%
44.44%181.02208,00945.5%42.9%
66.67%180.92328,62766.7%66.7%
58.82%170.92988,54855.6%62.5%
33.33%151.02729,1390.0%55.6%
53.85%130.92457,64433.3%100.0%
58.33%121.93869,49575.0%50.0%
36.36%111.12798,45850.0%20.0%
30.00%100.81998,73850.0%25.0%
100.00%91.12388,759100.0%100.0%
33.33%90.82167,66333.3%33.3%
55.56%90.82318,91966.7%50.0%
33.33%91.02537,71850.0%20.0%
55.56%91.12659,9330.0%62.5%
75.00%80.92609,33066.7%80.0%
42.86%70.93517,19233.3%100.0%
28.57%71.02889,5460.0%40.0%
85.71%70.823010,172100.0%80.0%
50.00%60.82658,53650.0%50.0%
66.67%60.92698,73966.7%66.7%
60.00%50.82595,61160.0%0.0%
60.00%51.12027,7840.0%100.0%
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Lulu vs Soraka - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lulu do against Soraka in League of Legends?

Soraka wins the Lulu vs Soraka matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Lulu's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Lulu do against Soraka in the early game?

In the early game, Lulu has the advantage against Soraka with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Lulu players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lulu do against Soraka in the late game?

In the late game, Soraka takes over the Lulu vs Soraka matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Soraka scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lulu vs Soraka matchup?

Soraka wins the matchup against Lulu with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Soraka is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Lulu build against Soraka?

The best Lulu build against Soraka includes Ardent Censer, Locket of the Iron Solari, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lulu runes against Soraka?

The best Lulu runes against Soraka use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Lulu vs Soraka matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lulu counter Soraka?

No, Lulu struggles against Soraka with only a 47.4% win rate. Soraka has the advantage in this matchup. Lulu players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Soraka's lead.

How do I play Lulu against Soraka?

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