Akshanvs Locke
Akshan vs Locke is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Akshan wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Locke based on 66 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Akshan scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Akshan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akshan vs Locke matchup.
Akshan Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Akshan 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 Akshan vs Locke Matchup?
Akshan vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Akshan vs Locke matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 66 recent matches analyzed, Akshan wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Locke's 50.0%, giving Akshan a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Akshan outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Akshan reaches their power spikes, while Akshan should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Locke leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akshan has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Locke's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Akshan vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Akshan is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Akshan holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Akshan Build Against Locke
Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Akshan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akshan against Locke are The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Akshan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 8 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 Akshan vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Akshan28.0%
Locke72.0%Akshan63.4%Locke36.6%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.0% win rate — a 44.0 percentage point lead over Akshan. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Akshan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.4% win rate — 26.8 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Akshan, 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 Akshan reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Akshan 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 Akshan Runes Against Locke
Precision
Resolve
The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Akshan maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Locke.
Akshan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Akshan'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 Akshan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.00% | 66 | 5.7 | 956 | 12,759 | 28.0% | 63.4% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 7.0 | 1,001 | 14,556 | 22.2% | 52.6% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 5.9 | 815 | 12,906 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.3 | 966 | 13,971 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 5.7 | 946 | 12,671 | 57.1% | 21.4% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 6.2 | 849 | 10,906 | 15.4% | 75.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.3 | 776 | 11,199 | 44.4% | 40.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.8 | 1,039 | 13,766 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.9 | 860 | 12,622 | 28.6% | 60.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.9 | 923 | 11,433 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.5 | 903 | 11,578 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.1 | 980 | 13,264 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.6 | 1,069 | 14,110 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.3 | 916 | 13,811 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.7 | 1,017 | 16,126 | 100.0% | 72.7% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.9 | 1,002 | 10,782 | 28.6% | 40.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.1 | 899 | 13,983 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.5 | 787 | 13,723 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.9 | 835 | 13,667 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.4 | 809 | 12,345 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 1,029 | 15,297 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 1,115 | 16,067 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 697 | 9,032 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.3 | 903 | 12,604 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.0 | 818 | 13,278 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.9 | 889 | 13,726 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.3 | 913 | 16,716 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.8 | 782 | 10,427 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 947 | 11,680 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 921 | 13,612 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.8 | 770 | 11,377 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.3 | 962 | 13,921 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.9 | 915 | 14,594 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.8 | 913 | 12,865 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.7 | 1,177 | 15,337 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.9 | 885 | 13,864 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 1,233 | 17,668 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.8 | 1,026 | 11,995 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 737 | 11,289 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.5 | 864 | 12,555 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.8 | 878 | 15,729 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 827 | 11,759 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,051 | 12,724 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 4 | 6.7 | 1,173 | 14,105 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 3 | 6.4 | 1,364 | 15,028 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
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Akshan vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Akshan do against Locke in League of Legends?
Akshan wins the Akshan vs Locke matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Locke's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 66 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Akshan do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Akshan with a 72.0% win rate versus 28.0%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Akshan do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Akshan takes over the Akshan vs Locke matchup with a 63.4% win rate compared to 36.6%. Akshan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Akshan vs Locke matchup?
Akshan wins the matchup against Locke with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Akshan is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 66 games analyzed.
What is the best Akshan build against Locke?
The best Akshan build against Locke includes The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Swiftmarch. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Akshan runes against Locke?
The best Akshan runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Akshan vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Akshan counter Locke?
Yes, Akshan has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 50.0% win rate. Akshan slightly edges out Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Akshan against Locke?
When playing Akshan against Locke, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Locke. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.