A data-driven breakdown of Lux ADC for patch 16.11: the most-played and highest-win-rate builds and runes, the matchups that beat Lux, synergy partners, and how Lux closes games — all from ranked Emerald+ data.
Lux is an AP mage in the adc, and on patch 16.11 they grade out as a solid mid-tier pick — a 54.0% win rate, 0.8% pick rate, 9,739 ranked games sampled. On the power curve, Lux holds a fairly even power curve, staying relevant at every stage rather than relying on a single timing.
How Lux wins: grouped 5-v-5 teamfights, where Lux tips the fight, and sieging objectives and turrets with sustained pressure. The kit grades 8/10 teamfighting, 8/10 siege, 7/10 waveclear. Lux's soft spots are engage and roaming (3/10, 3/10) — avoid fights that hinge on them.
The most-played core build is Malignance, Stormsurge, Shadowflame, which holds a 52.4% win rate across 712 games this patch. The build above re-optimizes once you lock in the enemy composition.
The matchup to respect is Vayne, where Lux sits at just 46.3%, the lane swings the other way into Irelia (60.4%), and on the team side, Lux gains the most from a Xin Zhao (+10.0% pair win rate).
Lux's highest-volume core items and rune page this patch. Select the enemy composition above and the build re-optimizes for that exact matchup.
Champions that beat Lux ADC the most this patch, anywhere on the enemy team. Top ban targets.
Who Lux ADC wants on the team: partners with the biggest positive swing on Lux's win rate this patch.
Lux is also played in these other roles this patch.
Drafting a whole team? The Team Builder coaches all 10 picks at once. Want Lux's current standing? Open the Tier List.