Rakan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Rakanvs Lulu

CSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rakan vs Lulu is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Lulu wins with a 68.1% win rate (+36.1%) over Rakan based on 72 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.

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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.

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Rakan - 31.9% win rate in this matchup
Rakan
31.9% WR
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Lulu vs Rakan matchup - 68.1% win rate
Lulu
68.1% WR

Who Wins the Rakan vs Lulu Matchup?

Lulu wins the Rakan vs Lulu matchup
Winner
Lulu
Matches: 72
31.9%
Win Rate
68.1%
1.1
CS / min
0.9
253
DMG / min
245
8,481
Gold / game
8,648
247
Heal / min
127
1,030
DMG Mitigated / min
355
1.3
CC / min
1.3
35.3%
Early Game WR
64.7%
28.9%
Late Game WR
71.0%

Rakan vs Lulu Matchup Summary

The Rakan vs Lulu matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 72 recent matches analyzed, Lulu wins with a 68.1% win rate compared to Rakan's 31.9%, giving Lulu a 36.1 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 795 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

Rakan wins the laning phase against Lulu in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Rakan
0.9Lulu
Rakan and Lulu farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
253Rakan
245Lulu
Damage output is virtually even between Rakan and Lulu, with only 8 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
8,481Rakan
8,648Lulu
Rakan and Lulu generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 167 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Rakan
1.3Lulu
Both Rakan and Lulu provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,277Rakan
482Lulu
Rakan vastly out-sustains Lulu, healing and mitigating 795 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

Plated Steelcaps 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 6 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing 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
64.7%
+29.4% advantage
Rakan early game win rateRakan35.3%
Lulu early game win rateLulu64.7%
Late Game
Lulu
71.0%
+42.1% advantage
Rakan late game win rateRakan28.9%
Lulu late game win rateLulu71.0%

Lulu dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.7% win rate — a 29.4 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 71.0% win rate — 42.1 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 LuluDemolish - best Rakan rune vs LuluBone Plating - best Rakan rune vs LuluRevitalize - best Rakan rune vs Lulu
Sorcery rune tree - Rakan secondary runes vs LuluSorcery
Celerity - best Rakan rune vs LuluNimbus Cloak - best Rakan rune vs Lulu
30.0% WR

The Resolve and Sorcery 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 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.74%1551.12578,44743.1%51.8%
45.64%1491.02498,42441.7%48.3%
43.09%1231.02588,35145.5%41.2%
60.00%1151.02628,76054.2%64.2%
43.40%1061.02548,56336.4%48.4%
55.34%1031.12578,38750.0%59.6%
42.72%1031.12258,62640.9%44.1%
45.68%811.02468,24945.0%46.3%
45.95%741.12148,33044.8%46.7%
31.94%721.12538,48135.3%28.9%
37.31%671.12358,19039.3%35.9%
46.15%651.02478,10334.3%60.0%
51.67%601.12648,54045.2%58.6%
50.00%581.02478,33256.5%45.7%
49.06%531.12668,64143.5%53.3%
58.33%481.02608,63045.0%67.9%
48.94%471.12898,32027.3%68.0%
42.55%471.12287,65144.8%38.9%
45.65%461.02777,97939.1%52.2%
38.64%441.02767,81633.3%47.1%
47.73%441.12568,48836.8%56.0%
44.19%431.02598,74852.9%38.5%
59.52%421.02928,80047.8%73.7%
56.10%411.12437,72450.0%61.9%
51.22%411.03208,46955.0%47.6%
45.00%401.12338,48752.6%38.1%
55.26%381.02187,74152.2%60.0%
61.29%311.12448,49642.9%76.5%
50.00%281.32928,90145.5%52.9%
44.00%251.12277,58253.3%30.0%
37.50%240.92398,10433.3%41.7%
43.48%231.12747,77358.3%27.3%
36.36%220.92618,66538.5%33.3%
66.67%181.12378,87150.0%75.0%
55.56%181.12698,09658.3%50.0%
61.54%131.12668,64266.7%57.1%
63.64%111.32928,87766.7%60.0%
60.00%101.02727,70157.1%66.7%
60.00%101.12647,23460.0%60.0%
40.00%102.131010,15325.0%50.0%
44.44%92.14029,33350.0%33.3%
12.50%81.740510,281100.0%0.0%
62.50%81.83269,39933.3%80.0%
37.50%80.92518,25620.0%66.7%
62.50%81.82787,89680.0%33.3%
42.86%71.33107,9590.0%75.0%
85.71%71.22889,533100.0%75.0%
50.00%62.75189,48550.0%50.0%
66.67%61.12827,59650.0%75.0%
50.00%60.92508,31266.7%33.3%
60.00%51.02538,50150.0%66.7%
80.00%51.42457,26366.7%100.0%
60.00%51.22388,26566.7%50.0%
60.00%50.92509,9510.0%75.0%
80.00%52.13358,33750.0%100.0%
20.00%51.63259,5540.0%50.0%

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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 68.1% win rate compared to Rakan's 31.9%, a 36.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 72 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Rakan do against Lulu in the early game?

In the early game, Lulu has the advantage against Rakan with a 64.7% win rate versus 35.3%. 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 71.0% win rate compared to 28.9%. 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 68.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 36.1 percentage point advantage means Lulu is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 72 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 Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 30.0% 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 31.9% 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.