In a review of The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), Alexis Petridis of The Guardian believed the song "has a strong claim to be the album's strongest track.
"[3] Simon K. of Sputnikmusic stated the song "has this devil-may-care vibe to it, with a sashaying rhythm, jangly guitar part and this gospel undertone which adds flavour".
[9] Clash's Robin Murray considered the song one of the "few truly effective haymakers" from the album, writing that the "eerie throw-back production" and intro "recalls Wu-Tang at their most ferocious".
[1] Variety's Steven J. Horowitz commented "You can marvel at the lyrical aptitude conveyed on the Dr. Dre co-produced 'Lucifer,' one of the record's best, or bristle at its dated reference to Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's relationship.
'"[10] In a ranking of every song on the album excluding skits, Billboard magazine's Michael Saponara placed Lucifer last, comparing its intro to that of "Square Dance" from The Eminem Show and highlighting the lyrics responding to Candace Owens, as well writing: "Dr. Dre is here and his Midas touch is noticeable on the crisp jingle.