Lux - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
9.0%

LuxBuild

AMageSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick

The patch 26.11 Lux build uses Boots of Swiftness, Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Mejai's Soulstealer, Zhonya's Hourglass, Farsight Alteration. This Lux build has a 10.96% pick rate and a 55.04% win rate in LoL patch 26.11. Alternatively, check out some of the other ranked Lux build choices below.

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Select a Lux Build

Most Played
Most Popular Build
  • Luden's Echo - Lux Most Popular Build core itemLuden's Echo
  • Stormsurge - Lux Most Popular Build core itemStormsurge
  • Shadowflame - Lux Most Popular Build core itemShadowflame
Core Items
55.0%Win Rate
+3.9%WR Diff
11.0%Pick Rate
Alternative Build 1
  • Luden's Echo - Lux Alternative Build 1 core itemLuden's Echo
  • Shadowflame - Lux Alternative Build 1 core itemShadowflame
  • Rabadon's Deathcap - Lux Alternative Build 1 core itemRabadon's Deathcap
Core Items
53.4%Win Rate
+2.2%WR Diff
6.0%Pick Rate
Alternative Build 2
  • Luden's Echo - Lux Alternative Build 2 core itemLuden's Echo
  • Stormsurge - Lux Alternative Build 2 core itemStormsurge
  • Rabadon's Deathcap - Lux Alternative Build 2 core itemRabadon's Deathcap
Core Items
53.1%Win Rate
+2.0%WR Diff
4.7%Pick Rate
Alternative Build 3
  • Luden's Echo - Lux Alternative Build 3 core itemLuden's Echo
  • Shadowflame - Lux Alternative Build 3 core itemShadowflame
  • Malignance - Lux Alternative Build 3 core itemMalignance
Core Items
50.8%Win Rate
-0.3%WR Diff
4.2%Pick Rate

Best Lux Build - Highest Win Rate Items

Full Build

Early Build Order

Doran's Ring
Doran's Ring
Health Potionx2
Health Potion
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward
Needlessly Large Rod
Needlessly Large Rod
Needlessly Large Rod
Needlessly Large Rod
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap
Boots
Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes

Top Summoner Spells

  • TeleportFlash
    Teleport + Flash
    58.6%Win Rate44.2%Pick Rate
  • FlashBarrier
    Flash + Barrier
    57.8%Win Rate12.8%Pick Rate

Build Stats

53.36%Win Rate
+2.24%WR Diff
6.04%Pick Rate
907Matches

This Lux build focuses on ability power for maximum spell damage. Build the core items first for your power spike, then adapt with situational items based on enemy team composition.

The core items for this Lux build are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This item combination achieves a 53.4% win rate across 907 matches analyzed.

At full build, Lux gains a total of 525 Ability Power, giving a strong power profile for magic damage.

Best Lux Runes

Sorcery primary rune treeSorcery
  • Arcane Comet
  • Manaflow Band
  • Transcendence
  • Gathering Storm
Inspiration secondary rune treeInspiration
  • Biscuit Delivery
  • Cosmic Insight
  • Adaptive Force
  • Adaptive Force
  • Health Scaling
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Lux Abilities

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Lux build strength based on the items chosen in the build when compared to all builds across every champion. Strongest in: Magic Damage. Lower in: Physical Resistance, Health, Magic Resistance, Physical Damage.

The most popular starting items for Lux are Doran's Ring, Health Potion, Health Potion, Stealth Ward with a 59.3% win rate and 31.4% pick rate.

Doran's Ring
Doran's Ring
Health Potionx2
Health Potion
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward
59.3%Win Rate
31.4%Pick Rate
These are Lux's essential core items that you should build in nearly every game. Luden's Echo (51.4% WR, +0.3% WR diff, 70.5% pick rate) provides 600 Mana, 100 AP. Shadowflame (52.3% WR, +1.2% WR diff, 36.2% pick rate) provides 110 AP. Rabadon's Deathcap (54.8% WR, +3.7% WR diff, 16.4% pick rate) provides 130 AP. Rush these items first to reach your power spike and maximize your impact.
Top situational items for Lux include Malignance, Void Staff. These can be swapped out depending on the enemy composition and team needs.
The best boots for Lux are Spellslinger's Shoes. Adjust based on enemy team comp.
The recommended trinket for Lux is Farsight Alteration for vision control and map awareness.

Combined statistics from all items in this Lux build.

  • Total movement speedMovement Speed:45
  • Total manaMana:1200
  • Total ability powerAbility Power:525

Build Comparison

Best WR
Most Played
Alt 1
Alt 2
Lux movement speedSpeed
55
45
45
45
Lux manaMana
600
1200
1200
1200
Lux ability powerAP
425
525
520
520
When facing Lux's top counters like Fizz, Sona, Leona, consider adjusting your situational items to increase survivability and match their damage output. If counter champions are building high damage, prioritize armor items against AD-heavy counter picks or magic resistance items against AP threats in your situational item slots to reduce burst damage and improve trading potential. Your core build provides strong damage output. Against tanky counter picks, consider penetration items or percentage-based damage from your situational options to maintain kill pressure. Adapt your final build slots with items like Malignance or Void Staff based on which counter champions you're facing and their itemization patterns. Monitor enemy builds and adjust accordingly for optimal Lux performance.
burst mageFirst Power Spike2,750g~5 min

This Lux burst mage build is optimized for players looking to maximize their impact in League of Legends. With a 53.4% win rate across 907 matches, this build has proven highly effective in the current meta. The build's key strengths include devastating ability power scaling with 525 total AP. Choose this build when your team needs magic damage, especially if teammates are primarily AD-focused. Lux with this build can punish teams that stack armor. Consider the enemy team composition when finalizing your situational items to maximize Lux's effectiveness. However, be aware that this build lacks defensive stats making Lux vulnerable to burst damage and low health pool requiring careful positioning. With a total gold cost of 16,250, this Lux build scales into the late game. Focus on farming efficiently and reaching your Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap power spike before taking major fights. For optimal results with this Lux build, focus on proper itemization timing, positioning in teamfights, and adapting your situational items based on the specific challenges each game presents.

Strengths

  • Devastating ability power scaling with 525 total AP

Weaknesses

  • Lacks defensive stats making Lux vulnerable to burst damage
  • Low health pool requiring careful positioning
  • No built-in sustain for extended fights
  • Limited ability haste may result in longer cooldowns

Champions with Similar Builds to Lux

Karthus champion
Karthus
Core Items
  • Shadowflame - Karthus core item
  • Rabadon's Deathcap - Karthus core item
  • Blackfire Torch - Karthus core item
47.8%Win Rate
8.1%Pick Rate
Azir champion
Azir
Core Items
  • Shadowflame - Azir core item
  • Nashor's Tooth - Azir core item
  • Rabadon's Deathcap - Azir core item
63.2%Win Rate
10.1%Pick Rate
Elise champion
Elise
Core Items
  • Stormsurge - Elise core item
  • Shadowflame - Elise core item
  • Rabadon's Deathcap - Elise core item
62.0%Win Rate
6.8%Pick Rate

See Also

Lux OverviewLux RunesLux CountersAll Items