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How to Win Lucian vs Wukong Counter MatchupLucian is in the a tier of champions

Lucian vs Wukong

How to Beat Wukong as Lucian in LoLLucian is in the b tier of champions
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How to Beat Wukong as Lucian

based on 2,560 Lucian vs Wukong matchups
Win Rate
49.5 %
K/D/A
2.24
Pick Rate
1.1 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We generate our matchup statistics from the millions of rated League matches that we get from Riot Games every week. This guide on how to beat Wukong as Lucian resulted from an evaluation of 2560 ranked matches where both champions faced each other. This particular champ pairing is relatively rare. Lucian is forced to battle against Wukong in only 1.1% of his rounds.

Lucian vs Wukong Matchup Summary

Lucian has done a average job of countering Wukong. Typically, he wins a acceptable 49.5% of games the champs oppose one another in. In Lucian vs Wukong matches, Lucian’s team is 0.1% more expected to obtain first blood. This indicates that he most likely will be able to get first blood against Wukong.

Best Lucian vs Wukong Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's BladeHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Cloak of AgilityLong Sword

Core Lucian Items

~22 Mins
Lord Dominik's RegardsBloodthirsterNavori Quickblades

Optional Items

Rapid FirecannonStormrazorInfinity EdgeEssence Reaver

Summoner Spells

summonerexhaust summoner spell D
summonerflash summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Lucian to level upq
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Second ability for Lucian to level upe
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Last skill for Lucian to max outw

Runes

PrecisionPress the AttackPresence of MindLegend: BloodlineCoup de Grace
InspirationMagical FootwearBiscuit Delivery
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceArmor
Lucian's passive ability p
Lucian's q ability q
Lucian's w ability w
Lucian's e ability e
Lucian's ultimate ability r
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E
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W
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Q
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Q
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R
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Guide to Countering Wukong as Lucian

Tips for Playing as Lucian against Wukong

For optimal burst, try to combine Relentless Pursuit into Piercing Light.

Ardent Blaze actually explodes in a star pattern. Try to line it up so the spokes hit enemy champions.

Because of Lightslinger, Lucian benefits more from Attack Damage than he does from Attack Speed.

Once you have chosen an angle for The Culling, you cannot change it. Pick your moment well!

Advice to Win Against Wukong

Wukong becomes tougher to kill when surrounded by his enemies. Try to isolate him to gain an advantage.

Wukong will often use Decoy after Nimbus Strike. Try delaying your abilities by a short amount of time to ensure that you're hitting the real Wukong.

Lucian vs Wukong Counter Stats

Lucian Image
Win Rate
49.5 %
VS
Win Rate
50.5 %
Wukong Image
7.4
< Kills >
6.4
6.2
< Deaths >
5.8
6.5
< Assists >
6.8
1.74
< Killing Sprees >
1.5
184
< Minions Killed >
93
0.18
< Dragons Killed >
0.82
0.49
< Inhibitors >
0.45
18,197
< Physical Damage >
15,217
2,647
< Magic Damage >
2,395
548
< True Damage >
962
21,393
< Damage Dealt >
18,575
20,952
< Damage Taken >
30,270
12,340
< Gold Earned >
11,758
2.25
< Towers >
1.96
0.05
< Baron Takedowns >
0.2
4,959
< Total Healing >
9,776
12,618
< Experience >
13,901
19
< Vision Score >
21
9
< Wards Placed >
7
40
< Time Dealing CC >
133

How to Counter Wukong with Lucian in LoL

The stats shown on this page underscore several strategic Lucian against Wukong counter statistics that may help you distinguish the distinctions between the pair. As an example, Lucian’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Wukong’s KDA ratio of NaN, showing that Lucian may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Wukong..

Lucian typically has a similar longest killing spree as his opponent does. Commonly, he takes less damage than Wukong. This commonly reflects different amounts of tankyness; however, it can also indicate that the one champion has less agility and thus is not able to kite away from further harm when poked or engaged.

Differences between Lucian and Wukong

Damage Types Compared

Lucian
Wukong
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Lucian
Wukong

Who is Better, Lucian or Wukong?

Both LoL champs are great champions. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In League's current meta, Lucian usually fairs equally well when taking on Wukong, with a 49.5% win rate. As a result, Lucian makes an ok counter to Wukong.

While Lucian does have a lower win rate compared to Wukong, when facing one another, Lucian also has a much greater learning curve that makes him a more time consuming champ to develop with. You still need to be cautious when picking Lucian into Wukong.

Furthermore, Lucian also has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Wukong. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when facing champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion overall in League of Legends, in Lucian vs Wukong matchups, Wukong is the better champion with a similar win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during teamfights.

Lucian is a somewhat poor counter for Wukong. Focus your play on maximizing your gold and cs and destroying objectives. If you are able to do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Lucian against Wukong.

Other Champion Matchups Against Lucian

Lucian Loses Against

LilliaLillia45.1% winrateTeemoTeemo45.3% winrateMaokaiMaokai45.6% winrateZyraZyra45.8% winrate

Lucian Wins Against

NidaleeNidalee55.7% winrateYuumiYuumi54.8% winrateSkarnerSkarner53.1% winrateSejuaniSejuani53.1% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

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Additional Information for Lucian Players

How We Calculated Our Lucian vs Wukong Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Wukong as Lucian, we analyzed 2,560 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Wukong as Lucian comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To learn all of the intricacies of Lucian in order to counter Wukong during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to pick up a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you mind the build and stats shown here, you will increase your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Lucian most often picks up more CS relative to Wukong. Champions who on average don't get many minion kills typically don't need much CS to be effective, such as support champions. They are capable of scaling well off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically need several high cost items to be effective. In either case, try to exceed the values reported here to do well.

The most important items to have in your Lucian versus Wukong build include Lord Dominik's Regards, Bloodthirster, and Navori Quickblades. When Lucian incorporated at least these three pieces in his build, he did much better against Wukong than with most other commonly used builds. In fact, Lucian had an average winrate of 49.5% when countering Wukong with this counter build.

To have the highest likelihood of coming out on top against Wukong as Lucian, you should take the Press the Attack, Presence of Mind, Legend: Bloodline, Coup de Grace, Biscuit Delivery, and Magical Footwear runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the runes players used for Lucian vs Wukong matchups, this set of runes yielded the greatest win rate. Notably, these runes averaged a 49.5% winrate overall.

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