Brainstorming Lucian build for 4.12
Hey all, I have some Lucian build ideas that focus on armor penetration, CDR, and flat AD. I'd love to get your thoughts and hear your input. (Reddit post) Without further ado:
Masteries | Runes: AD or armor pen marks, AD quints, armor seals, MR glyphs | Skill order: R > Q > E > W
CORE:
- Brutalizer
- Ionian Boots of Lucidity
- Trinity Force
- Last Whisper
These items form the core of the build, and can be upgraded into two varying final builds, outlined below. The focus is on spell rotations and Lightslinger, with 30% CDR and early flat armor penetration. Lots of Long Swords in this build, especially if you throw a Vampiric Scepter in the mix. Brutalizer makes a great first buy, as it has every stat this build focuses on. Last Whisper doesn't have to be 3rd; build situationally. Max Relentless Pursuit 2nd; combining % CDR with flat is extremely powerful.
Notably absent from these builds is the new Essence Reaver--the mana steal comes too late, and the last 10% CDR can come from blue buff, blue elixir, or runes if you choose.
(CRITICAL) STRIKER LUCIAN:
- Brutalizer -> Youmuu's Ghostblade
- Infinity Edge
- 6th item (Bloodthirster/BotRK/Mercurial Scimitar/Banshee's Veil/Guardian Angel/Randuin's)
Are your kiting and dashing mechanics enough to keep you alive? Go this route for 50% crit chance and the power of Youmuu's + Culling.
TANK SHREDDER/FIGHT SURVIVOR:
- Brutalizer -> Black Cleaver
- Bloodthirster
- 6th item (BotRK/Mercurial Scimitar/Banshee's Veil/Guardian Angel/Randuin's)
Having trouble staying alive? Got a pesky tank you need to melt? Go this route for total 450 bonus HP, 20% lifesteal, and armor shred.
What do you all think? Are these viable build paths? Do they give Lucian appropriate power spikes throughout the game?
