Lulu is a S tier Support champion in League of Legends Patch 16.5 with a 49.9% win rate in Emerald+ ranked games, according to OP.GG data. The optimal Lulu build starts with Spellthief's Edge and Health Potion, with core items being Blackfire Torch, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Morellonomicon and Sorcerer's Shoes. For runes, run Summon Aery from Sorcery with Resolve as the secondary tree. Skill priority is Q > W > E. Lulu is best played with Flash and Ignite as summoner spells. The most challenging matchup in Support is Nami (S+ tier, 51.8% win rate).
Source: OP.GG Emerald+ ranked data, Patch 16.5 · Last updated: March 2026 · Meridian Zero Analytics
Best Build — Patch 16.5
Start
Spellthief's EdgeHealth Potion
Core
Blackfire TorchRylai's Crystal ScepterMorellonomicon
Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Spells
FlashIgnite
Priority
Q > W > E
Expert Tips
- Pix (passive) always follows your target. Using AA first then E adds Pix bonus damage to the E slow.
- Whimsy (W) is your primary peel tool. Polymorph the highest-threat enemy, not the tank diving you.
- Wild Growth (R) is your best teamfight ability. Time it on a carry who is being burst — the knockup + HP saves them.
Support Matchups — Difficulty by Opponent
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Runes — Patch 16.5
KeystoneSummon Aery
Primary TreeSorcery
Slot 1Manaflow Band
Slot 2Transcendence
Slot 3Scorch
Secondary TreeResolve
Secondary 1Second Wind
Secondary 2Revitalize