Riven vs Lux MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Riven vs Lux MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use your high early agency and mobility to punish Lux's reliance on skillshots and poke.
This lane is a snowball vs scale matchup; deny Lux safe wave control and scaling.
Respect Lux's root and burst windows to avoid getting locked down.

Trading pattern

Engage trades only when Lux's root is on cooldown to avoid her main crowd control.
Use shield to absorb poke, then chain stun and third knockup for burst.
Disengage before your mobility cooldowns expire to prevent counterattacks, especially after using all dashes.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Lux's root is available, as getting caught leads to burst combos and crowd control.
Avoid extended trades after expending your and mobility and shield, as you become vulnerable.
Watch for jungle ganks when committing to all-ins, especially after using your mobility cooldowns.

Early game

Test Lux's root early and punish if she wastes it for a strong level 1-3 advantage.
Focus on short trades using , , and cooldown sequencing; avoid extended fights.
Prioritize hitting level 6 first to set up lethal all-ins after chipping Lux down.

Power spikes

At level 6, activate to convert prior poke damage into kills when and are down.
After your first haste or damage item, increase trade frequency and punish Lux's cooldowns to pressure her wave control.
Respect Lux's level 6 window by holding your key defensive tools and avoiding overcommitment.

Win conditions

Snowball early by punishing Lux's missed and cooldowns with fast -- combos followed by executes.
Deny Lux safe wave control by forcing her off the wave, then pressure side lanes to extend your lead.
Use superior mobility and cooldown sequencing to create side-lane pressure and skirmishes, snowballing into mid-game dominance.

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