AssassinMarksman

Lucian

The Purifier

About Lucian

Lucian, The Purifier, is a powerful assassin and marksman champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in botlane of Summoner's Rift. First released on August 22, 2013 during Patch 3.10a, Lucian has become known for their ranged playstyle and physical damage output.

With 14 unique skins available, Lucian offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Lucian has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Lucian brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Lucian is primarily played as an assassin/marksman, leveraging their ranged combat style to dominate in botlane. Since their release in Patch 3.10a, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Lucian's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Lucian requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.

Lucian's story

Lucian, a Sentinel of Light, is a grim hunter of wraiths and specters, pursuing them relentlessly and annihilating them with his twin relic pistols. After the specter Thresh slew his wife, Lucian embarked on the path of vengeance—but even with her return to life, his rage is undiminished. Merciless and single-minded, Lucian will stop at nothing to protect the living from the long-dead horrors of the Black Mist.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Lucian's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Lucian

Whether you're just picking up Lucian or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this assassin and marksman champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • Consistent damage output
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong late-game scaling

Champion weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Weaker early game
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • Vulnerable to assassins

Lucian currently costs 675 BE or 585 RP, making them an accessible choice for newer players. Players looking to master Lucian should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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