Rakan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Rakanvs Lulu

FSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rakan vs Lulu is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Lulu wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Rakan based on 36 games. Lulu holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rakan vs Lulu matchup.

Rakan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rakan 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
Lulu - 33.3% win rateLulu(33.3%)
Rakan - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Rakan
33.3% WR
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Lulu vs Rakan matchup - 66.7% win rate
Lulu
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Rakan vs Lulu Matchup?

Lulu wins the Rakan vs Lulu matchup
Winner
Lulu
Matches: 36
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
1.0
CS / min
0.9
235
DMG / min
236
8,210
Gold / game
8,607
237
Heal / min
120
879
DMG Mitigated / min
318
1.2
CC / min
1.3
31.6%
Early Game WR
68.4%
35.3%
Late Game WR
64.7%

Rakan vs Lulu Matchup Summary

The Rakan vs Lulu matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 36 recent matches analyzed, Lulu wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Rakan's 33.3%, giving Lulu a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Lulu dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Rakan players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Rakan leads by 677 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lulu has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rakan players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Lulu 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.

Rakan vs Lulu Laning Phase Breakdown

Lulu wins the laning phase against Rakan in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Rakan
0.9Lulu
Rakan and Lulu farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
235Rakan
236Lulu
Damage output is virtually even between Rakan and Lulu, with only 1 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
8,210Rakan
8,607Lulu
Lulu earns 398 more gold per game than Rakan, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Lulu slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.2Rakan
1.3Lulu
Both Rakan and Lulu provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,115Rakan
438Lulu
Rakan vastly out-sustains Lulu, healing and mitigating 677 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rakan 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 Rakan Build Against Lulu

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Lulu, providing the mobility and stats Rakan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rakan against Lulu are Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence and Shurelya's Battlesong. This combination gives Rakan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 40.0% win rate across 5 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Rakan the best chance to compete against Lulu. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rakan vs Lulu matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lulu
68.4%
+36.8% advantage
Rakan early game win rateRakan31.6%
Lulu early game win rateLulu68.4%
Late Game
Lulu
64.7%
+29.4% advantage
Rakan late game win rateRakan35.3%
Lulu late game win rateLulu64.7%

Lulu dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.4% win rate — a 36.8 percentage point lead over Rakan. This lopsided early game means Lulu can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Lulu is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.7% win rate — 29.4 points above Rakan. Extended games heavily favor Lulu, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Rakan Runes Against Lulu

Resolve rune tree - Rakan primary runes vs LuluResolve
Guardian - best Rakan rune vs LuluFont of Life - best Rakan rune vs LuluBone Plating - best Rakan rune vs LuluUnflinching - best Rakan rune vs Lulu
Domination rune tree - Rakan secondary runes vs LuluDomination
Ultimate Hunter - best Rakan rune vs LuluSixth Sense - best Rakan rune vs Lulu
100.0% WR

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


Rakan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Rakan'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 Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rakan 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
44.33%971.12668,35646.9%41.7%
55.29%851.02368,32652.4%58.1%
40.32%621.02348,45241.4%39.4%
51.61%621.02748,85253.3%50.0%
40.00%601.12468,54235.5%44.8%
44.00%501.02908,13263.0%21.7%
42.86%491.02298,27340.0%45.8%
31.91%471.12447,95816.7%47.8%
42.50%401.02917,83240.9%44.4%
58.97%391.02557,87150.0%70.6%
63.16%381.02408,42073.7%52.6%
33.33%361.02358,21031.6%35.3%
48.57%351.12819,06136.4%54.2%
51.43%351.02978,51547.4%56.3%
44.12%341.02647,93640.9%50.0%
26.47%341.02457,72017.6%35.3%
38.24%341.12858,99654.5%30.4%
28.13%320.92807,73622.2%35.7%
42.86%281.22438,62244.4%42.1%
42.86%281.02437,89850.0%30.0%
37.04%271.03008,14415.4%57.1%
44.44%270.92609,50844.4%44.4%
53.85%261.02948,50066.7%42.9%
50.00%261.12519,19541.7%57.1%
72.00%251.22328,51484.6%58.3%
37.50%241.12698,53435.7%40.0%
34.78%230.92768,89257.1%25.0%
43.48%231.12748,37835.7%55.6%
38.89%181.12778,32354.5%14.3%
61.11%182.13419,95657.1%63.6%
47.06%171.13239,59025.0%53.9%
31.25%161.22717,93637.5%25.0%
60.00%151.02949,12360.0%60.0%
22.22%91.12269,2040.0%28.6%
37.50%81.03069,82925.0%50.0%
50.00%81.02508,99340.0%66.7%
62.50%80.92919,50750.0%66.7%
85.71%72.849510,583100.0%83.3%
28.57%71.22277,45725.0%33.3%
50.00%63.03808,9100.0%75.0%
66.67%61.02428,36933.3%100.0%
83.33%60.92889,510100.0%75.0%
80.00%51.02768,92350.0%100.0%
60.00%52.13628,23275.0%0.0%
20.00%50.927811,3550.0%20.0%

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Rakan vs Lulu - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rakan do against Lulu in League of Legends?

Lulu wins the Rakan vs Lulu matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Rakan's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 36 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Rakan do against Lulu in the early game?

In the early game, Lulu has the advantage against Rakan with a 68.4% win rate versus 31.6%. Lulu players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rakan do against Lulu in the late game?

In the late game, Lulu takes over the Rakan vs Lulu matchup with a 64.7% win rate compared to 35.3%. Lulu scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rakan vs Lulu matchup?

Lulu wins the matchup against Rakan with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Lulu is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 36 games analyzed.

What is the best Rakan build against Lulu?

The best Rakan build against Lulu includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence, Shurelya's Battlesong with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 40.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rakan runes against Lulu?

The best Rakan runes against Lulu use the Resolve primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Rakan vs Lulu matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rakan counter Lulu?

No, Rakan struggles against Lulu with only a 33.3% win rate. Lulu has the advantage in this matchup. Rakan players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lulu's lead.

How do I play Rakan against Lulu?

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