Hwei vs Lucian ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Lucian

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Hwei's ability to control space with long-range poke and CC against Lucian's short burst trades.
Hwei wins extended trades and wave priority, while Lucian thrives in short trades and early support setups.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or poke during Lucian's last-hit animations if enemy support is out of position.
Avoid punishes when enemy support controls brush or can instantly follow trades.
Use (Q) and (E) poke through minions to pressure Lucian before he dashes in, forcing him to miss CS or retreat.

Danger windows

Lucian's strongest window is when his support enables burst trades and he uses (E) aggressively to close distance.
Avoid stepping up after Lucian uses (E) forward, as he loses dash escape and becomes punishable.
Beware of (R) channel when forced out of position or after you commit key cooldowns.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin minions and keep wave near your side to reduce Lucian's dash threat.
Punish Lucian stepping up for caster minion last hits only if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Hold (E) defensive CC options to deter Lucian's early dash engages and burst trades.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks all spellbooks, giving Hwei versatile poke and shields to control trades safely.
First completed mage item boosts Hwei's poke damage, making Lucian's short trades riskier.
Level 6 (R) enables Hwei to threaten picks and all-ins, forcing Lucian to respect and play cautiously.

Win conditions

Convert poke and CC advantage into denying Lucian farm and forcing him under tower for turret plate pressure.
Use wave control and (R) to create picks or force Lucian recalls, enabling dragon vision and bot priority.
Scale into teamfights where Hwei's long-range poke and crowd control outvalue Lucian's burst and mobility.