Ahrivs Locke
Ahri vs Locke is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Locke wins with a 50.3% win rate (+0.6%) over Ahri based on 177 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Ahri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ahri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ahri vs Locke matchup.
Ahri Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ahri performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Ahri vs Locke Matchup?
Ahri vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Ahri vs Locke matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 177 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 50.3% win rate compared to Ahri's 49.7%, giving Locke a 0.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Ahri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Ahri reaches their power spikes, while Ahri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Locke leads by 432 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Locke is slightly favored, Ahri can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Locke's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Ahri vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Ahri is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ahri holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Ahri Build Against Locke
Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Ahri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ahri against Locke are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Malignance. This combination gives Ahri an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ahri vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Ahri46.1%
Locke53.9%Ahri52.5%Locke47.5%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Ahri. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Ahri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.5% win rate — 5.1 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Ahri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Locke must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Ahri reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ahri survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Ahri Runes Against Locke
Sorcery
Domination
The Sorcery primary with Domination secondary combination helps Ahri maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Locke.
Ahri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Ahri's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Ahri build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.72% | 177 | 6.2 | 929 | 11,291 | 46.1% | 52.5% | |
| 45.31% | 64 | 6.2 | 827 | 11,269 | 38.1% | 48.8% | |
| 55.56% | 63 | 6.2 | 806 | 10,510 | 51.6% | 59.4% | |
| 41.94% | 62 | 6.5 | 786 | 11,265 | 40.9% | 42.5% | |
| 54.24% | 59 | 6.2 | 955 | 12,278 | 58.3% | 51.4% | |
| 54.39% | 57 | 6.4 | 895 | 10,834 | 57.1% | 51.7% | |
| 55.10% | 49 | 6.8 | 819 | 11,756 | 56.0% | 54.2% | |
| 36.17% | 47 | 6.6 | 694 | 11,152 | 44.4% | 31.0% | |
| 50.00% | 46 | 6.5 | 718 | 10,468 | 47.8% | 52.2% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 6.2 | 821 | 10,342 | 46.1% | 47.4% | |
| 37.78% | 45 | 6.5 | 903 | 12,106 | 47.6% | 29.2% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 6.1 | 766 | 11,064 | 47.6% | 45.8% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 5.9 | 803 | 11,696 | 38.5% | 66.7% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 6.5 | 898 | 12,444 | 45.5% | 59.4% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 6.9 | 772 | 10,966 | 36.8% | 58.3% | |
| 58.54% | 41 | 6.2 | 792 | 10,384 | 63.2% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 6.8 | 775 | 11,166 | 37.5% | 59.1% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 6.5 | 736 | 10,274 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 6.2 | 827 | 12,217 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 6.8 | 886 | 13,000 | 77.8% | 47.4% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 7.2 | 965 | 11,361 | 43.8% | 50.0% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 6.8 | 871 | 12,303 | 30.0% | 41.2% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.6 | 705 | 10,841 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 6.9 | 873 | 13,114 | 37.5% | 26.7% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.8 | 761 | 11,090 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 6.4 | 755 | 11,248 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 6.6 | 893 | 11,050 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.3 | 814 | 11,159 | 25.0% | 70.0% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 6.5 | 832 | 12,893 | 71.4% | 72.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.5 | 768 | 12,526 | 60.0% | 45.5% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.0 | 896 | 11,652 | 83.3% | 55.6% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.8 | 876 | 12,024 | 71.4% | 57.1% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.5 | 826 | 9,042 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.9 | 827 | 11,496 | 71.4% | 80.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 7.0 | 919 | 12,866 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.3 | 864 | 12,138 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.1 | 1,025 | 12,508 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 3.2 | 584 | 11,039 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 7.3 | 833 | 10,910 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 957 | 12,045 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.8 | 689 | 10,445 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 983 | 13,411 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 5.7 | 751 | 10,737 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.0 | 894 | 12,651 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.6 | 1,137 | 11,709 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 5.9 | 933 | 14,449 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.3 | 913 | 10,896 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.0 | 792 | 14,309 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 942 | 12,872 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 931 | 12,427 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 746 | 9,709 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,040 | 11,818 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 917 | 12,258 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 928 | 14,422 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 794 | 10,337 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
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Ahri vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ahri do against Locke in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Ahri vs Locke matchup with a 50.3% win rate compared to Ahri's 49.7%, a 0.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 177 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Ahri do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Ahri with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Ahri do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Ahri takes over the Ahri vs Locke matchup with a 52.5% win rate compared to 47.5%. Ahri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Ahri vs Locke matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Ahri with a 50.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 0.6 percentage point advantage means Locke is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 177 games analyzed.
What is the best Ahri build against Locke?
The best Ahri build against Locke includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Malignance with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Ahri runes against Locke?
The best Ahri runes against Locke use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 73.7% win rate in the Ahri vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Ahri counter Locke?
No, Ahri struggles against Locke with only a 49.7% win rate. Locke has the advantage in this matchup. Ahri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Locke's lead.
How do I play Ahri against Locke?
When playing Ahri against Locke, play cautiously and avoid Locke's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Locke in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.