The Rise of Lux – Sorceress
In patch 13.14b, Riot Games has nerfed several playstyles revolving around 3-star champions (reroll). This has made gold-saving compositions and those focusing on the late game more viable and flexible. Lux – Sorceress is one such composition that has surged in strength right after the release of patch 13.14b.
Building the Lux – Sorceress Composition
Players should start the match with a 3 Void threshold along with Malzahar, Kassadin, and Cho’Gath to maintain health. By level 5, Cho’Gath should be replaced with Vel’Koz, and players should also add Swain and Taric for optimal damage output. If Taric is not available early, Orianna is a good substitute.
In the mid-game, players should aim for a 3 Demacia threshold with Lux and Sona along with another champion. Lux is typically chosen as the strongest champion who will receive powerful Light Items to deal effective damage. Jarvan IV is a champion players should purchase at level 7 to gain additional Commander effects.
In the late game, if you have a 2-star Lux along with sufficient tank champions, players should aim for level 9. This allows players to add Ahri to the composition to optimize damage output. Furthermore, Ahri’s ability also has an energy-boosting effect on opponents to counter troublesome crowd control champions.
For the Legendary choice, Aurelion Sol fits well with the experience-heavy playstyle of this composition. However, players should also choose cores that provide combat abilities at rounds 3-2 or 4-2 to ensure the strength of the composition. In terms of items, Lux will need Blue Buff and Mystic Gloves, while Ahri should hold the Shojin Spear, Piercing Lance, and any spell item.
Conclusion
With the nerf to compositions using 3-star champions, Lux – Sorceress has emerged as a very strong option at the moment. This is expected to be an extremely effective strategy for climbing the ranks after the release of patch 13.14b.