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Lux vs Qiyana

How to Beat Qiyana as Lux in LoLLux is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Qiyana as Lux

based on 4,751 Lux vs Qiyana matchups
Win Rate
51.5 %
K/D/A
2.56
Pick Rate
1.2 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We at MOBA Champion analyze millions of ranked League of Legends matches every week. In our dataset, Lux engaged Qiyana in 4751 games. With so many games with Lux vs Qiyana gives us a lot of faith in our ability to provide enlightening data and a recommended build to smash Qiyana. This particular counter matchup is somewhat rare. Lux has to counter Qiyana in only 1.2% of her rounds.

Lux vs Qiyana Matchup Summary

Lux has done a decent job of beating Qiyana. Typically, she wins a acceptable 51.5% of the time the champs oppose each other in. In Lux versus Qiyana games, Lux’s side is 0.1% more expected to earn first blood. This implies that she most likely will get first blood against Qiyana.

Best Lux vs Qiyana Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Amplifying TomeHextech Alternator

Core Lux Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapShadowflameStormsurge

Optional Items

Horizon FocusMalignanceZaz'Zak's RealmspikeVoid Staff

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerdot summoner spell F

Skill Order

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

Runes

SorceryArcane CometManaflow BandTranscendenceScorch
InspirationBiscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
Lux's passive ability p
Lux's q ability q
Lux's w ability w
Lux's e ability e
Lux's ultimate ability r
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E
2
Q
3
W
4
E
5
E
6
R
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E
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Guide to Countering Qiyana as Lux

Tips for Playing as Lux against Qiyana

If you have trouble landing Prismatic Barrier, remember that it returns to you after it reaches max range. Try positioning yourself to hit your allies with its return trip.

Lux has great zone control abilities. Try to set up Lucent Singularity to prevent an enemy's advance or escape.

Lucent Singularity is a great scouting tool. Try throwing it into brush before walking into it to check for ambushes.

Lux vs Qiyana Counter Stats

Lux Image
Win Rate
51.5 %
VS
Win Rate
48.5 %
Qiyana Image
5.1
< Kills >
8.5
6.1
< Deaths >
7
10.5
< Assists >
5.6
1.14
< Killing Sprees >
1.94
89
< Minions Killed >
148
0.08
< Dragons Killed >
0.18
0.46
< Inhibitors >
0.38
1,027
< Physical Damage >
19,951
18,142
< Magic Damage >
1,833
1,079
< True Damage >
917
20,250
< Damage Dealt >
22,701
16,170
< Damage Taken >
24,976
10,348
< Gold Earned >
12,366
1.91
< Towers >
1.52
0.02
< Baron Takedowns >
0.05
1,278
< Total Healing >
3,521
12,210
< Experience >
14,293
44
< Vision Score >
19
20
< Wards Placed >
7
288
< Time Dealing CC >
103

How to Counter Qiyana with Lux in LoL

The stats provided here highlight several influential Lux against Qiyana counter stats that can help you explain the distinctions between the two. As an example, Lux’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Qiyana’s KDA ratio of NaN, highlighting that Lux may be more central to her team's team fighting effectiveness than Qiyana. This observation is largely fueled by the differences in assists.

Lux usually has a significantly smaller longest killing spree than her foe does. Typically, she receives less damage than Qiyana. This typically indicates different amounts of tankyness; however, it can also illustrate that the one champion has less agility and thus is unable to escape additional harm when poked or engaged.

Differences between Lux and Qiyana

Damage Types Compared

Lux
Qiyana
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Lux
Qiyana

Who is Better, Lux or Qiyana?

Both League of Legends champs are great. Both have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Lux usually wins when playing against Qiyana, with a 51.5% win rate. Therefore, Lux makes a good counter for Qiyana.

While Lux does have a higher win rate compared to Qiyana, when they face off with one another, Lux also has a lower learning curve that makes her a less challenging character to pick up and master. You should be careful when picking Lux into Qiyana.

Additionally, Lux also has a good amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Qiyana. This makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when facing champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Lux vs Qiyana matchups, Lux is the better champion with a higher win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during teamfights.

Lux is a decent counter for Qiyana. Focus your tactics on keeping up your gold and cs and taking out objectives. If you do that, you should do very well as Lux against Qiyana.

Additional Information for Lux Players

How We Calculated Our Lux vs Qiyana Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Qiyana as Lux, we analyzed 4,751 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 Qiyana as Lux 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.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Lux to counter Qiyana during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and stats presented here, you will grow your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Lux often racks up less CS as Qiyana. Champions who typically don't acquire much CS typically don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as sup champs. They are capable of scaling well off of their abilities 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 surpass the numbers shown here to do well.

The best items to focus on in your Lux versus Qiyana build include Rabadon's Deathcap, Shadowflame, and Stormsurge. When Lux incorporated at least these three pieces in her build, she performed much better when fighting Qiyana than with many other typical builds. In fact, Lux boasted an average winrate of 51.5% when playing against Qiyana with these items in her kit.

To have the greatest likelihood of coming out on top against Qiyana as Lux, Lux players should equip the Arcane Comet, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch, Biscuit Delivery, and Cosmic Insight runes from the Sorcery and Inspiration rune sets. Out of all the rune builds we have analyed for Lux vs Qiyana battles, this combo of runes yielded the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes gave a 51.5% winrate overall.

If you want to view Lux versus Qiyana tips and counter stats for a a distinct rank, feel free to choose one from the selection menu above. By default, the statistics and strategies given are calculated using every game run with these champs.