Items for Lux?

AravyreGellan·Jul 19, 2014·2 votes·845 views

I just purchased Lux and I need help finding a decent item set up that works well for her. The recommended list doesn't always help and I never know which items to go with for new (to me) champs. Please help?

-Aravyre

7 Comments

MrBuffingtonJul 20, 20142 votes

I usually check probuilds.net for guidance when researching new champions. Keep in mind they only post the builds that professional/high elo players use, they don't really explain their choices. Mobafire is also a great resource, and also more in-depth, though the guides are just one person's opinion (for the most part), and sometimes you get weird experimental builds.

Assuming you're playing Lux mid lane:

I usually build Lux like I do most mid lane mages, which is 21/0/9 masteries (some pros, Bjergsen for example, usually run 21/9/0 on mages), AP/MagicPen/Armor/MR for runes (granted I only have two rune pages, I would look up builds on the aforementioned sites for specifics). For items:

Start: , 2x,
First Buy: -> (Or, if you're vs. an AD assassin, I would go -> + instead of )
From There: Work for or , depending on your needs, go for and when you get the chance. You're probably going to at least want lvl 1 boots before you finish your Deathcap or Zhonya's, especially since Lux is fairly immobile, but, as always, you're going to want to tailor your build to best fit your situation in game. If you didn't go for Deathcap first, go for that next, or vice versa if you went for Zhonya's first, unless you need a defensive item immediately and can't get a Zhonya's/Zhonya's isn't enough, in which case is a good option, especially versus specific champions/team comps due to the spell shield. You are going to want to pay attention to the other team when figuring out your defensive item, also for when you need to build your defensive item. In most cases you won't need more than one, since you're not supposed to be tanking damage, but stay flexible with your builds (you are going to want to prioritize damage as Lux, since if she isn't doing much damage, she isn't doing much at all).

Overall your build will probably look something like this: item 3174 item 3020 item 3089 item 3135 item 3157 item 3102

Of course there are a wide variety of builds you can go with, this is just a pretty generic mid lane mage build that works pretty well on most mages in the game, Lux included. Hope this helps!

Combat ChuckJul 20, 20141 votes

I don't know if this is the best build, but I usually go Athenes, Sorc shoes, Rabadons, Void Staff, Morellinomicon, and then either Zhonya's or another defensive item (Banshees, GA, etc). But there are probably better builds out there.

AravyreGellanJul 20, 20141 votes

Thanks guys. I'll check each build out. I normally go wherever I'm told to go. I can ask for mid and see if that build works. I'm also learning how to use Lux effectively.

MrBuffingtonJul 20, 20141 votes

Wait, are you not lvl 30 yet/playing the meta? My build suggestion was mostly geared towards a team composition that relies on having a strong AP mid lane mage. If you're just playing around/learning the game, the build should do fine in any lane, so long as you're still getting minion kills/gold, and your opponent is also playing non-meta champions or non-meta roles.

If you think you're going to need more defensive ability first, you can always try to go for item 3027 , getting item 3010 before item 1026 instead of buying item 3174 . Basically as Lux, you're going to want AP, and also some Mana/Mana regen, since she uses a lot of it.

AravyreGellanJul 20, 20141 votes

I don't even know what meta means. I'm just trying to learn what items are good to build Lux up. Thanks for the advice!

MrBuffingtonJul 20, 20141 votes

Haha, the meta-game refers to larger strategies that are employed in the game, rather than just things like casting spells or attacking (which is actually playing the game). Most people use "meta" to refer to what the popular strategy is at the moment, typically if you watch the pros play, you can get a feel for what the meta is. It isn't something to follow blindly, but there are some positives as well as negatives about it, and once you get better at the game, it's usually important to at least be aware of it. No worries though, best of luck with Lux :)

AravyreGellanAug 21, 20141 votes

Oh okay. I get confused when watching the pro's play @_@ So much going on and so many character's I've never played. I've just acquired Akali and Elise off of a friend so they're pretty new to me as well. Ive seen both played, but that doesnt help me know how to play them. I learn a character (and learn in general) by doing things myself. And it doesnt help that I mostly press buttons until I figure out which is the right button to press. Kind of a noob strategy, but until I can figure out who I'm good with and what button does what, its the best I can do ^^;. I'm decent with Kayle and Ashe though. They're my two best so far which is funny because theyre kinda opposites.. Kayle is in your face while Ashe is range lol... I have tried a few others that I seem to enjoy though like Zyra (i think that's her name anyways, the plant lady). I'm alright with her and I really like Miss Fortune, she's the next one I think I'll get.