Lux the Lady of Luminosity
Luxanna Crownguard hails from Demacia, an insular realm where magical abilities are viewed with fear and suspicion. Able to bend light to her will, she grew up dreading discovery and exile, and was forced to keep her power secret, in order to preserve her family's noble status. Nonetheless, Lux's optimism and resilience have led her to embrace her unique talents, and she now covertly wields them in service of her homeland.
Illumination
Lux's damaging spells charge the target with energy for a few seconds. Lux's next attack ignites the energy, dealing bonus magic damage (depending on Lux's level) to the target.
Light Binding
Lux releases a sphere of light that binds and deals damage to up to two enemy units.
Cost:- 50
Cooldown:- 11/
- 11/
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- 9
Range:- 1175
Prismatic Barrier
Lux throws her wand and bends the light around any friendly target it touches, protecting them from enemy damage.
Cost:- 60/
- 65/
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- 80
Cooldown:- 14/
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- 10
Range:- 1150
Lucent Singularity
Fires an anomaly of twisted light to an area, which slows nearby enemies. Lux can detonate it to damage enemies in the area of effect.
Cost:- 70/
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- 100/
- 110
Cooldown:- 10/
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- 8
Range:- 1100
Final Spark
After gathering energy, Lux fires a beam of light that deals damage to all targets in the area. In addition, triggers Lux's passive ability and refreshes the Illumination debuff duration.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 60/
- 50/
- 40
Range:- 3340
- Mage,
- Support
Patch 26.1 Lux Changes
Quick overview of Lux's optimal setup in League of Legends. Lux's top build includes Chainlaced Crushers, Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, using First Strike, Cash Back, Triple Tonic for maximum effectiveness. Lux performs well against Neeko, Viktor, Pantheon but struggles against Bard, Galio, Lulu.
- Lux's Top Build
- Lux's Best Runes
- Lux's Top Matchups
- Lux's Counters
Lux's base statistics in League of Legends. Lux has 580 base health, 54 attack damage, 21 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Lux's stats is crucial for maximizing Lux's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Lux's stats against other champions to see how Lux ranks.
AP:0
AD:54(3.3 per level)
AS:0(3 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:480(23.5 per level)
Mana Regen:7(0.8 per level)
Health:580(99 per level)
Health Regen:5(0.55 per level)
Armor:21(5.2 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:330
Attack Range:550(550 per level)
Lux Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Lux Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 57.99% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 47.21% in 35 minute games. Understanding Lux Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Lux's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 81.4%, Late Game: 25.6%, Objective Control: 44.4%, Supportive Strength: 45.6%, Creep Farming: 41.9%, Damage: 43.0%. These percentile rankings show how Lux compares to other champions in each category.
Lux demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 4.7% decrease from Iron to Diamond tiers. This pattern suggests that Lux may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Lux achieves a 51.3% win rate, which gradually declines to 46.6% in Diamond. This trend often indicates that Lux's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (51.3%), Bronze (50.3%), Silver (49.8%), Gold (51.6%), Platinum (46.8%)) suggests that while Lux can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Lux's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Lux is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Lux, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Lux at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
When to Pick Lux
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Neeko and Viktor
- Optimal rune setup achieves 68.8% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Bard (39.2% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Lux into favorable matchups like Neeko where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Inspiration + $Sorcery rune setup for a $68.8% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Lux Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Lux in League of Legends?
Lux is currently C tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Lux ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Lux's win rate?
Lux has a 49.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Lux's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Lux?
Champions similar to Lux include Neeko, Vex, and Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Lux in League of Legends.
How does Lux perform during different match durations?
Lux's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Lux's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Lux's performance at different game lengths.