Zeri vs Lucian ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zeri vs Lucian

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane hinges on Zeri's ability to punish Lucian's short trades by using wall (W) poke and terrain (E) escapes.
Lucian controls early burst trades and lane pressure, so Zeri must avoid forced fights before item spikes.
Zeri wins extended fights with (R) and kiting around walls, while Lucian thrives in quick burst trades and early lane control.

Trading pattern

Step up to hit Lucian during last-hit animations only if enemy support cannot immediately punish.
Use (W) through walls to punish Lucian's predictable CS paths, forcing him off the wave.
Avoid trading after Lucian uses (E) aggressively, as his burst and repositioning window closes, enabling safer poke from you.

Danger windows

Lucian's strongest window is early level 2 with (E) dash and passive burst; respect his short-range all-in threat.
Avoid stepping forward when Lucian's support controls brush or can immediately follow trades to prevent quick burst combos.
After Zeri uses (E) without wall access, she is vulnerable to Lucian's burst and dash follow-ups; keep escape options ready.

Early game

Hold the wave near your tower to limit Lucian's dash (E) engage windows and reduce poke angles.
Punish Lucian's last-hit attempts on caster minions with (W) through walls only if enemy support is out of position.
Avoid using (E) forward early without a safe wall or reset plan to prevent being caught by Lucian's burst trades.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants Zeri extended fight potential; use it to kite Lucian and outlast his burst.
First completed marksman item strengthens Zeri's poke and sustain in trades, making Lucian's short trades riskier.
Two-item spike allows Zeri to dominate extended fights around terrain, forcing Lucian to disengage or be punished.

Win conditions

Convert safe farming and (W) poke into a CS and health lead before Lucian completes his first item.
Use wave crashes near your tower to force Lucian under turret, denying him easy all-in windows.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to kite extended fights with (R), turning lane control into dragon setups and teamfight DPS.