Lux vs Soraka SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Lux into Sorakamedium

Overview

Use long-range poke with and root with to deny Soraka's ADC access and healing windows.
Control bot-side brush to threaten engage angles and prevent Soraka from safely landing silence or heals.
Prioritize river and dragon vision to limit Soraka's global impact and reduce her roam safety.

Poke Soraka's ADC with to bait her heal cooldown.
Hold root to punish Soraka when she commits silence or tries to engage.
Sync your cooldowns with your ADC's engage to maximize follow-up after landing .

Respect Soraka's silence which blocks your engage and peel; avoid brush when it's off cooldown.
Soraka's heal plus sustain creates healing windows that can negate your poke if missed.
Soraka's ultimate can turn fights globally; avoid overcommitting without your ADC or jungle nearby.

Win the level 2 race with your ADC to force Soraka back before she can heal or silence.
Deny Soraka brush control early to reduce her ability to silence or root your ADC.
Coordinate with your ADC to crash waves and create windows for root into burst combos.

Level 2 unlocks your root and shield; use this to contest brush and trades.
Level 6 gives strong pick and disengage tools; use it to confirm kills or peel for your ADC.
First completed mage item boosts your poke damage and wave control, increasing pressure on Soraka's sustain.

Convert poke pressure into denied ADC positioning and forced recalls to set up dragon control.
Use brush control and vision to create pick opportunities with your root and ultimate.
Roam with your ADC after wave crashes to extend pressure mid and secure objectives safely.

Tactical tip

For Lux vs Soraka, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.