So, I think I came up with a cool buff for Lux...

Remlap1223·May 4, 2015·2 votes·386 views

...without buffing her AP values or level scaling: allow her W to detonate her passive if it hits an enemy.

Right now the biggest complaint about Lux is that she can't waveclear. That's because her passive is supposed to make up for the lack of damage, but Lux has no good way to detonate it on a large group of enemies. It isn't just free passive detonations either, since Lux has to expend an additonal 60 mana to do so, making the total mana cost between 130 and 190 mana for an extra 20% AP and a little bit of leveled scaling. Also no physical AA damage, and it won't be able to proc Lich Bane (if you're into building that on Lux.) Obviously this will require tweaking on her W so it doesn't knock of Banshee's veil like Urf did on Warwick, but I think this is a nice QOL buff that isn't overbearing in any way.

Ideas?

3 Comments

King of DemonsMay 4, 20151 votes

All she needs is either a damage adjustment on E because it kinda sucks and doesn't scale that well or a mana cost reduction. Slight adjustments to both would be wonderful. She's fine otherwise. I'd put some damage from the passive onto the E, as the passive is the sole reason for her rather meh scaling in the first place.

Remlap1223May 4, 20151 votes

I'm ok with that, I was just suggesting an alternative in case Riot's actually scared any changes would push Lux into LeBlanc territory (yeah ok).

King of DemonsMay 5, 20151 votes

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I'm ok with that, I was just suggesting an alternative in case Riot's actually scared any changes would push Lux into LeBlanc territory (yeah ok).

Just think about it.. 240 base damage and 60% scaling for 130 (!) Mana. Now look at Xerath Q that not only has a slightly higher base damage, but also scales with 75% AP for "only" 120 Mana. Lux pays more for less damage but a slowfield. I love Lux to bits, but it doesn't feel that good. She is a strong utility mage with the strongest shield in the game and still very good aoe burst potential, but the E is just a bit weak compared to other spells.