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Support · Ranked Solo/DuoMatchup guidePatch 16.20.1

Lux vs Vex

Build, runes, abilities and practical pre-game checks in one queue-aware reference.

LuxVSVex

Matchup guide

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Role fit

SupportLux

Lux has an established low-income Support plan with useful lane pressure, protection, engage or team utility.

Established role
Historical referenceRecommendation review pending

These patches track recommendation review, build validation and item lookup separately. Updating item data does not complete a build review.

Recommendation patch
16.16 Data Dragon
Build validation patch
16.19.1 Data Dragon
Item lookup patch
16.20.1 Data Dragon

Ranked Solo/Duo · Support

Poke support

Follow the completed-item order as a pre-game reference. Components and owned items do not create extra inventory slots.

Established role
S
Draft / Ranked opening · separate from item 1

World Atlas

400 gold

Provides support income and wards; the game purchases it automatically from starting gold.

1
Quest upgrade

Zaz'Zak's Realmspike

400 gold

Turns the completed quest into poke damage after Lux damages an enemy champion.

2
First damage

Luden's Echo

2,750 gold

Adds mana and burst for repeated poke and catches.

3
Boots

Sorcerer's Shoes

1,100 gold

Adds magic penetration against targets that have not built meaningful magic resistance.

4
Long-range utility

Stormsurge

2,800 gold

This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.

5
Vs resistance

Shadowflame

3,200 gold

This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.

6
Late power

Cryptbloom

3,000 gold

Adds percentage magic penetration with a team-heal effect after takedowns.

Complete build choices

Choose the route before play

Recommendation review pending

AlternativeToo much healingMorellonomicon applies anti-heal. Move it earlier only when repeated healing is already deciding fights.View full route

Best when: Morellonomicon applies anti-heal. Move it earlier only when repeated healing is already deciding fights.

  1. Quest upgradeZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. First damageLuden's Echo
  3. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  4. Morellonomicon
  5. Vs resistanceShadowflame
  6. Late powerCryptbloom
AlternativeDive reaches meZhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive after Lux has used her binding or shield.View full route

Best when: Zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive after Lux has used her binding or shield.

  1. Quest upgradeZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. First damageLuden's Echo
  3. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  4. Zhonya's Hourglass
  5. Vs resistanceShadowflame
  6. Late powerCryptbloom
AlternativeOne spell catches meBanshee's spell shield can protect Lux from the first decisive hostile ability.View full route

Best when: Banshee's spell shield can protect Lux from the first decisive hostile ability.

  1. Quest upgradeZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. First damageLuden's Echo
  3. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  4. Long-range utilityStormsurge
  5. Banshee's Veil
  6. Late powerCryptbloom

Complete build comparison

Complete build comparison

Recommendation review pending

Build review neededPoke supportRecommendation review pendingView full route

Recommendation review pending

  1. Quest upgradeZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. First damageLuden's Echo
  3. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  4. Long-range utilityStormsurge
  5. Vs resistanceShadowflame
  6. Late powerCryptbloom
AlternativeToo much healingMorellonomicon applies anti-heal. Move it earlier only when repeated healing is already deciding fights.View full route

Best when: Morellonomicon applies anti-heal. Move it earlier only when repeated healing is already deciding fights.

  1. Quest upgradeZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. First damageLuden's Echo
  3. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  4. Morellonomicon
  5. Vs resistanceShadowflame
  6. Late powerCryptbloom
AlternativeDive reaches meZhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive after Lux has used her binding or shield.View full route

Best when: Zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive after Lux has used her binding or shield.

  1. Quest upgradeZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. First damageLuden's Echo
  3. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  4. Zhonya's Hourglass
  5. Vs resistanceShadowflame
  6. Late powerCryptbloom
AlternativeOne spell catches meBanshee's spell shield can protect Lux from the first decisive hostile ability.View full route

Best when: Banshee's spell shield can protect Lux from the first decisive hostile ability.

  1. Quest upgradeZaz'Zak's Realmspike
  2. First damageLuden's Echo
  3. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  4. Long-range utilityStormsurge
  5. Banshee's Veil
  6. Late powerCryptbloom

Runes and summoner spells

Runes and summoner spellsLuxSupport

Use controlled poke and preserve the cooldown that makes the next catch safe.

Ranked Solo/Duo
Primary tree

Sorcery

Arcane CometManaflow BandTranscendenceScorch
Secondary tree

Inspiration

Biscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
Summoner spells
FlashIgnite
Coordinate the Bot pair

Check which defensive spell the Bot partner selected before duplicating Heal, Barrier or Exhaust.

Match the lane threat

Exhaust answers a committed damage dealer; Ignite adds pressure and anti-heal; Heal protects both nearby partners.

Matchup notes

What changes when Vex is opposite you?

Pre-game kit comparison
Kit comparison

Respect the opponent's reliable threat

Track the cooldown and range of the ability that starts their safest trade. Do not treat this page as a statistical counter claim.

Your plan

Use the route you prepared

Keep Vex visible before committing. The second Bot-lane champion and nearby Jungler can change whether the same engage is safe.

Ability reminders

Lux reminders

  • Lux has great zone control abilities. Try to set up Lucent Singularity to prevent an enemy's advance or escape.
  • If you have trouble landing Prismatic Barrier, remember that it returns to you after it reaches max range. Try positioning yourself to hit your allies with its return trip.
  • Lucent Singularity is a great scouting tool. Try throwing it into brush before walking into it to check for ambushes.

Static alternatives

Compare the problem before changing the plan

These choices are not selected from live scores. Use one only after you identify the stated match problem yourself.

Only when enemy healing is deciding fights

Oblivion Orb

Oblivion Orb supplies healing reduction without committing to a completed Morellonomicon. Skip both when healing is not the problem or an ally already covers your target reliably. Healing reduction does not reduce shields.

Conditional component, not a core item. Complete Morellonomicon only when its stats and slot efficiency justify delaying another purchase.
Dive reaches me

Zhonya's Hourglass

Zhonya's stasis can absorb a committed dive after Lux has used her binding or shield.

One spell catches me

Banshee's Veil

Banshee's spell shield can protect Lux from the first decisive hostile ability.

Ability reference

Compare both kits

Ability reference Data Dragon 16.20.1

Cooldown (s) / Cost / Listed range (units) Data Dragon 16.20.1

Lux

  1. P
    Illumination

    Lux's damaging spells charge the target with energy for a few seconds. Lux's next attack ignites the energy, dealing bonus magic damage (depending on Lux's level) to the target.

  2. Q
    Light Binding

    Lux releases a sphere of light that binds and deals damage to up to two enemy units.

    Cooldown (s) 10 · Cost 50 · Listed range (units) 1175
  3. W
    Prismatic Barrier

    Lux throws her wand and bends the light around any friendly target it touches, protecting them from enemy damage.

    Cooldown (s) 12/11.5/11/10.5/10 · Cost 60/65/70/75/80 · Listed range (units) 1150
  4. E
    Lucent Singularity

    Fires an anomaly of twisted light to an area, which slows nearby enemies. Lux can detonate it to damage enemies in the area of effect.

    Cooldown (s) 10/9.5/9/8.5/8 · Cost 70/80/90/100/110 · Listed range (units) 1100
  5. R
    Final Spark

    After gathering energy, Lux fires a beam of light that deals damage to all targets in the area. In addition, triggers Lux's passive ability and refreshes the Illumination debuff duration.

    Cooldown (s) 60/50/40 · Cost 100 · Listed range (units) 3340

Vex

  1. P
    Doom 'n Gloom

    Vex periodically becomes empowered, causing her next basic Ability to fear enemies and interrupt dashes. Whenever a nearby enemy dashes, Vex applies a mark that can be consumed for bonus damage that also reduces the cooldown of her empowered state.

  2. Q
    Mistral Bolt

    Launch a damaging missile that accelerates mid-flight.

    Cooldown (s) 8/7/6/5/4 · Cost 45/50/55/60/65 · Listed range (units) 1200
  3. W
    Personal Space

    Gain a shield and damage nearby enemies.

    Cooldown (s) 16/15/14/13/12 · Cost 75 · Listed range (units) 475
  4. E
    Looming Darkness

    Summon a damaging and slowing zone that applies Gloom to enemies.

    Cooldown (s) 12 · Cost 70/80/90/100/110 · Listed range (units) 800
  5. R
    Shadow Surge

    Fire a missile that marks an enemy champion. Recast to dash to them and deal damage.

    Cooldown (s) 140/120/100 · Cost 100 · Listed range (units) 2000/2500/3000

Adapt the plan

What to do when the game changes

Judge the whole lane or map state, not only personal kills. Choose the situation closest to the current game.

Even plan

Balance lane pressure with protection for the carry

1
Lane

Hold the ability that makes opponents respect your lane and trade when both Bot-lane partners are ready.

2
Map play

Recall and move on safe wave timings; an unsupported roam can cost the carry an entire wave or a dive.

3
Fights

Control one approach and keep enough protection for the enemy's most likely engage.

Pings, movement and objectives

Lux Support map plan

Use range to earn space, then keep enough mana and cooldowns for the objective entrance.

Ahead

Make the lead open the map

Ping
Use On My Way before changing angle, then Assist Me on Dragon after Bot is safe to move. Use Danger if the carry starts following through an unsafe route.
Map movement
Roam after a pushed wave, shared recall or when the carry can collect safely. Deep wards still require the Jungler or another nearby ally.
Objective
Arrive early, clear the enemy entrance and hold the key engage or peel spell. Do not chase away from Dragon and hand the opponent a free route back in.
Even

Create one clear numbers advantage

Ping
Use On My Way before an engage or roam, Enemy Missing as soon as a lane opponent disappears, and Danger when your carry cannot follow.
Map movement
Leave only on a safe wave or recall timing. If the carry would lose a full wave or face a dive, stay Bot and communicate that you are not moving.
Objective
Help Bot finish the wave, then enter river with the Jungler. Set vision before starting and avoid turning an even objective into an unseen gamble.
Behind

Stop the next loss before seeking a play

Ping
Use Retreat or Danger before an ally enters darkness, Enemy Missing immediately, and Assist Me when you need company to restore defensive vision.
Map movement
Do not abandon a crashing wave or vulnerable carry. Move after the wave is stable and use the nearest safe ward line rather than forcing deep vision.
Objective
If your team cannot enter river safely, ping Retreat and trade for farm, vision or another map resource. Contest only after creating a safe route together.
Objective setup

Four calls, in order

Pings create a shared plan; they do not replace checking waves, vision and who can move.

  1. 1
    Before the move

    Around a minute before Dragon, ping the plan, spend gold if needed and make sure Bot and Mid know whether they can move.

  2. 2
    Enter together

    Walk with the Jungler or another ally. Sweep one route, place useful entrance vision and never face-check alone.

  3. 3
    Before starting

    Check nearby waves and enemy positions. Hold the spell that either starts a reachable fight or protects your main damage dealer.

  4. 4
    During the contest

    Keep enemies away from the safe entrance, mark the reachable threat and avoid chasing so far that Dragon is left unprotected.

Later objectives: Use the same pattern for Rift Herald or Baron: communicate first, move through controlled vision with an ally, then choose engage or peel before the fight begins.

Keep preparing

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The matchup page is a pre-game reference. It does not predict the result or alter its recommendation from changing live match data.

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