Lux Support has trouble against Zilean (47.8% win rate) based on 554 games. This is a tough matchup for Lux players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Lux Support vs Zilean Support in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Lux dominates the meta (9th most popular, 6.5% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Zilean (2.3% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Dark Harvest + Cheap Shot combination (52.8% win rate) plus optimal itemization Luden's Companion, Stormsurge, Mejai's Soulstealer, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 47.8% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Lux's superior warding (0.87 wards/min, 29th among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Damage doesn't equal wins: Lux outputs more damage (617 vs 365/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Zilean: leads in both matchup win rate (52.2%) and KDA (3.30 vs 2.40, 4th vs 32nd place). Lux players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | A+ |
| 47.8% | Matchup Winrate | 52.2% |
| 48.80% | Role Winrate | 51.61% |
| #43 | Winrate Rank | #9 |
| 6.5% | Pickrate | 2.3% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 3.3 |
| 312 | Gold per Minute | 298 |
| 0.87 | Wards per Minute | 0.81 |
| 617 | Damage per Minute | 365 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Lux deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Zilean deals primarily magic damage (78.78%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Lux is superior vision control (ranked 29th among supports) (versus 42nd for Zilean), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.3 versus 2.4) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Lux player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Zilean player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Damaging a Champion below 50% health deals adaptive damage and harvests their soul, perma…
Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true d…
Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
