Lux vs Azir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lux vs Azir

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Lux is a high-range artillery mage who must pressure Azir early to deny his calm scaling and soldier setup.
Use your high early agency and lane pressure to prevent Azir from establishing safe farm and soldier zones.

Trading pattern

Poke with E and look to land Q on Azir when he mispositions his soldiers or uses E aggressively.
Respect Azir's soldier zones and avoid committing when his R is available as it can displace and punish you.
Use W shield to mitigate poke and sustain through trades, then follow up with R for burst damage when Q roots Azir.

Danger windows

You are vulnerable if you miss Q or overextend without W shield as Azir can all-in or punish with soldiers.
Avoid fighting when Azir's R is up since it can displace you and block your escape.
If Azir uses E aggressively without a safe exit, capitalize on his reduced mobility to trade or zone him.

Early game

Abuse your range to poke Azir with E and punish any overstep with Q root into burst.
Avoid reckless Q usage as missing it leaves you vulnerable to Azir's counter trades.
Keep wave control to prevent Azir from safely placing soldiers and farming freely.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 6 R and first completed mage item empower your burst and kill pressure.
Respect Azir's level 6 R spike which enhances his safety and zone control.
Azir's first mage DPS item also increases his threat, so maintain caution after his item timing.

Win conditions

Deny Azir a calm scaling lane by pressuring him early with Q+E poke and punishing soldier misplacements.
Use your long-range poke and binding root to force Azir out of position and secure kills before he scales.
Reach level 6 and item spikes first to burst Azir down before his soldier DPS becomes overwhelming.