Lycan Counters & Build

Earthshaker 354 matches Low data

−1.9%

WhyLycan's reliance on Summon Wolves adds extra bodies to teamfights, which can drastically amplify the burst damage of Earthshaker's Echo Slam. Additionally, while Shapeshift prevents Lycan from being slowed, Earthshaker's hard stuns via Aftershock and terrain blocking from Fissure offer reliable tools to halt his high-speed advances.

Underlord 357 matches Low data

−1.6%

WhyPit of Malice provides a hard root that halts Lycan's high-speed movement during Shapeshift, bypassing his slow immunity. Additionally, Atrophy Aura reduces Lycan's physical damage output while Firestorm helps clear through his summoned wolves and push back against his swarms.

Necrophos 388 matches Low data

−1.6%

WhyGhost Shroud completely prevents Lycan and his Summon Wolves from dealing physical attack damage, blunting Lycan's burst window during Shapeshift. Furthermore, killing Lycan's summoned units feeds Necrophos stacking health and mana regeneration through Sadist, while Reaper's Scythe provides a stun to lock down and execute the high-speed Shapeshifted target.

Sven 252 matches Low data

−1.4%

WhySven tends to establish an early lane lead and maintains an edge because Great Cleave quickly clears Lycan's summoned wolves. Warcry grants bonus armor to buffer against physical attacks amplified by Feral Impulse and Shapeshift critical strikes. Additionally, Storm Hammer's area stun halts Lycan regardless of Shapeshift's unslowable movement speed, enabling bonus burst damage from Vanquisher.

Spirit Breaker 271 matches Low data

−1.1%

WhySpirit Breaker likely troubles Lycan by countering the unslowable mobility of Shapeshift with hard crowd control. While Lycan cannot be slowed during Shapeshift, Charge of Darkness grants shared vision to track him down and delivers a Greater Bash stun, which can be immediately followed by Nether Strike for further lockdown and knockback. Additionally, Bulldoze provides bonus movement speed and status resistance, helping Spirit Breaker withstand Howl and stay on top of Lycan.

Oracle 108 matches Low data

+1.1%

WhyShapeshift gives Lycan unslowable, high-speed mobility to rapidly close the gap on Oracle and disrupt the channeling of Fortune's End. Additionally, Lycan and his summoned units threaten heavy physical damage boosted by Feral Impulse, Shapeshift critical strikes, and Howl's armor reduction, which can quickly overwhelm Oracle before he can safely cast False Promise.