A lane bully is a champion designed to dominate the early stages of the Lane phase through relentless pressure, poke, and superior trading. These champions use strong base stats or low cooldown abilities to win short interactions and make it difficult for opponents to safely secure Farming. By consistently threatening damage, a lane bully can push their opponent behind in gold and experience, shaping the tempo of the early game.
Lane bullies usually excel in the first few levels but tend to fall off as the game progresses due to weaker Scaling compared to other champions. Their goal is to create an early advantage that transitions into objective control or lane dominance before opponents reach their item spikes. When used effectively, lane bullies can dictate wave control, attract jungle pressure, and set the pace of the match.