Lucian is a ranged marksman usually played Bot on Summoner's Rift. This guide covers Lucian in ARAM: Lucian excels at short, aggressive trades using his passive to double-shot after each ability.
Lucian ARAM Abilities
Lucian's next attack fires twice after using an ability, or deals bonus magic damage on his next 2 attacks when an ally heals/shields him or an enemy is immobilized.
Fires a bolt that damages all enemies in a line.
Lucian fires a star-shaped missile that marks enemies, granting him Move Speed when attacking them.
Lucian dashes a short distance; his Lightslinger attacks reduce this ability's cooldown.
Lucian fires a rapid barrage of shots in a direction, dealing damage to the first enemy hit.
Lucian ARAM Playstyle & Tips
Lucian excels at short, aggressive trades using his passive to double-shot after each ability. In ARAM, focus on poking with Q through minions and using E to dodge skillshots while kiting enemies in the narrow lane.
Tips
Use your passive Lightslinger to quickly stack damage after using an ability.
In ARAM, prioritize poke with Piercing Light (Q) through minions to harass enemies safely.
Save Relentless Pursuit (E) to dodge key skillshots or reposition in tight corridors.
Build early mana sustain like Essence Reaver to spam abilities in extended fights.
Coordinate your ultimate The Culling with crowd control from teammates for maximum damage.
Combos
Q > auto > E > auto > W > auto for a full burst rotation.
W > auto > Q > auto > R to chase and finish low-health targets.
E > auto > Q > auto > W > auto for a quick trade and disengage.
Lucian ARAM Build Patch 16.13
Runes
Primary — Precision
Press the Attack
Triumph
Legend: Bloodline
Cut DownSecondary — Domination
Sudden Impact
Grisly MementosSummoners
Skill Order
Max your skills in this order
Starter Items
- 1.
Long Sword - 2.
Pickaxe
Core Items
- 1.
Essence Reaver - 2.
Gluttonous Greaves - 3.
Navori Flickerblade
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy has heavy healing or lifesteal
- you need armor pen against tanks
- your team lacks grievous wounds
Avoid when:
- enemy has low healing and armor
- you already have another grievous source
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy has multiple tanks or bruisers
- you are a physical damage carry
- enemy team stacks armor items
Avoid when:
- enemy team is mostly squishy
- you need grievous wounds instead
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- you need sustained dps in long fights
- enemy has low burst damage
- your champion benefits from lifesteal
Avoid when:
- enemy has grievous wounds or burst
- you need armor penetration instead
Options
Lucian ARAM FAQ
What is the best build for Lucian in ARAM?
In ARAM, Lucian typically builds core items like Essence Reaver, Gluttonous Greaves, Navori Flickerblade and Press the Attack runes (Precision primary, Domination secondary).
What runes should I use for Lucian in ARAM?
Take Press the Attack in the Precision tree as your keystone, with Domination as your secondary tree for Lucian in ARAM.
How do you play Lucian in ARAM?
Lucian excels at short, aggressive trades using his passive to double-shot after each ability. In ARAM, focus on poking with Q through minions and using E to dodge skillshots while kiting enemies in the narrow lane.
What is Lucian's best combo in ARAM?
Q > auto > E > auto > W > auto for a full burst rotation.
