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Lucian vs Syndra

How to Beat Syndra as Lucian in LoLLucian is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Syndra as Lucian

based on 5,576 Lucian vs Syndra matchups
Win Rate
51 %
K/D/A
2.23
Pick Rate
2.4 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We summarize our counter statistics from the millions of rated League rounds that we evaluate each week. This guide on how to beat Syndra as Lucian came out of an examination of 5576 ranked matches where both champions clashed against each other. This particular counter matchup is somewhat rare. Lucian fights Syndra in only 2.4% of his rounds.

Lucian vs Syndra Matchup Summary

Lucian does a decent job of countering Syndra. Typically, he wins a acceptable 51.0% of games the champs battle each other in. In Lucian vs Syndra matches, Lucian’s team is 0.2% more likely to obtain first blood. This indicates that he most likely will get first blood versus Syndra.

Best Lucian vs Syndra Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Long SwordHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Cloak of AgilityNoonquiver

Core Lucian Items

~22 Mins
Lord Dominik's RegardsBloodthirsterRapid Firecannon

Optional Items

Maw of MalmortiusGuardian AngelThe CollectorVoltaic Cyclosword

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerheal summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Lucian to level upq
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Second ability for Lucian to level upe
>
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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Q
2
E
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
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R
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Q
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E
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Guide to Countering Syndra as Lucian

Tips for Playing as Lucian against Syndra

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 Syndra

Get boots early when playing against Syndra, they'll help you avoid many of her spells.

Attack Syndra after she's used Scatter the Weak, it has a long cooldown so she'll be vulnerable.

At max rank Syndra's spells gain bonus effects and change in appearance.

Lucian vs Syndra Counter Stats

Lucian Image
Win Rate
51 %
VS
Win Rate
49 %
Syndra Image
7.5
< Kills >
6.7
6.2
< Deaths >
5.8
6.3
< Assists >
6.6
1.77
< Killing Sprees >
1.54
189
< Minions Killed >
185
0.2
< Dragons Killed >
0.06
0.52
< Inhibitors >
0.44
18,243
< Physical Damage >
875
2,644
< Magic Damage >
20,551
556
< True Damage >
1,843
21,443
< Damage Dealt >
23,270
21,258
< Damage Taken >
17,953
12,593
< Gold Earned >
12,370
2.38
< Towers >
1.86
0.06
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
4,995
< Total Healing >
1,659
12,902
< Experience >
14,737
19
< Vision Score >
20
9
< Wards Placed >
10
41
< Time Dealing CC >
381

How to Counter Syndra with Lucian in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here underscore several vital Lucian against Syndra counter statistics that may help you understand the differences between this set of champs. For instance, Lucian’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Syndra’s ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Lucian may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Syndra..

Lucian often has a similar longest killing spree as his counter does. On average, he takes more damage than Syndra. This often reflects differing health capacities, but it can also hint that the champion with increased HP has less mobility and thus is unable to escape additional harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Lucian and Syndra

Damage Types Compared

Lucian
Syndra
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Lucian
Syndra

Who is Better, Lucian or Syndra?

Both League of Legends champions are great champions. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In League's current meta, Lucian usually wins when facing off against Syndra, with a 51.0% win rate. Thus, Lucian makes a good counter for Syndra.

While Lucian does have a higher win rate compared to Syndra, when on opposite teams, Lucian also has a lower level of difficulty that makes him a less challenging champ to learn. You should be careful when picking Lucian into Syndra.

Moreover, Lucian also has almost no amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Syndra. This makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when facing champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there is not a single best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Lucian vs Syndra matchups, Lucian is the better champ with a similar win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during team fights.

Lucian is a decent counter for Syndra. Make sure you focus your play on maximizing your CS and destroying objectives. If you are able to do that, you should do very well as Lucian against Syndra.

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

MordekaiserMordekaiser+ 52% 15973 GamesBlitzcrankBlitzcrank+ 52.1% 9216 GamesLilliaLillia+ 53.3% 14707 GamesTaricTaric+ 53.9% 2365 Games

Additional Information for Lucian Players

How We Calculated Our Lucian vs Syndra Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Syndra as Lucian, we analyzed 5,576 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 Syndra 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

Lucian Build Syndra Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Lucian to counter Syndra during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to pick up a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you mind the build and tips shown here, you will grow your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Lucian usually accumulates a similar amount of CS as Syndra. Champions who on average don't get many minion kills often don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as sup champs. They are capable of scaling properly off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually have to have a lot of items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the numbers shown on this page to do well.

The most important items to focus on in your Lucian versus Syndra build consist of Lord Dominik's Regards, Bloodthirster, and Rapid Firecannon. When Lucian bought at least these three pieces in his build, he performed a lot better vs. Syndra than with most other typical counter builds. In fact, Lucian had an average winrate of 51.0% battling Syndra with this build.

To have the highest likelihood of crushing Syndra as Lucian, you should equip 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. Out of all the rune builds we have analyed for Lucian vs Syndra counterpicks, this mix of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 51.0% win rate overall.

By default, tips, statistics, and builds on how to beat Syndra as Lucian are shown for all skill levels, merged. To narrow the stats and builds to a particular skill level, you should use the selection menu located earlier in the counter matchup guide.