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Lulu & Lucian vs Varus & Senna
Bot Lane MatchupLulu vs Varus (with Lucian & Senna) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- Pre-6, you and Lucian win this lane — your W on Varus at level 2 is one of the strongest level-2 power spikes in the bot lane because it directly cancels his only reliable damage tool mid-charge, giving Lucian a free punish trade.
- Post-6, Varus R threatens Lucian's life, so your priority shifts to keeping your R available to knock Lucian free from Varus R rather than using it offensively.
Synergy & Trading
- Your best trading pattern is to Q-slow Varus or Senna when they walk up, then W Varus the moment he begins charging Q — this forces him to either release an uncharged Q for minimal damage or take the polymorph and waste the ability entirely.
- Follow up with E on Lucian to empower his autos during the trade window, and shield him if Senna's W root lands.
Wave Control/Roaming
- You should not roam in this matchup — Varus has long-range poke that will chip Lucian down the moment you leave, and Senna's W root can set up a Varus R kill on an isolated Lucian.
- Stay in lane, maintain vision, and use your R reactively to save Lucian from Varus R rather than looking for roam opportunities.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not use your W offensively on Senna when Varus is in a position to R Lucian — your W is your primary tool to save Lucian from Varus R, and burning it on Senna leaves Lucian with no escape from a full chain CC combo.
- Prioritize W as a defensive peel tool for Lucian in this matchup rather than as an offensive polymorph on the support.
Created on 09/20/2026
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