Annievs Locke
Annie vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Locke wins with a 53.7% win rate (+7.3%) over Annie based on 41 games. Locke holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Annie build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Annie vs Locke matchup.
Annie Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Annie 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 Annie vs Locke Matchup?
Annie vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Annie vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 53.7% win rate compared to Annie's 46.3%, giving Locke a 7.3 percentage point advantage. Locke dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Annie players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Annie leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Locke has a strong advantage in this matchup. Annie players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Locke overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Annie vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Annie is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Annie holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Annie Build Against Locke
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Annie needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Annie against Locke are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Malignance. This combination gives Annie an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 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 Annie vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Annie47.6%
Locke52.4%Annie45.0%Locke55.0%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Locke has a meaningful 52.4% win rate, outperforming Annie by 4.8 percentage points. Locke players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
Locke is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.0% win rate — 10.0 points above Annie. Extended games heavily favor Locke, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Locke holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Annie players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Annie Runes Against Locke
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Annie the best tools to compete against Locke in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Annie matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Annie'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 Annie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.34% | 41 | 5.1 | 1,039 | 11,622 | 47.6% | 45.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 5.5 | 810 | 9,253 | 54.5% | 62.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.3 | 908 | 12,216 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 4.2 | 554 | 9,068 | 55.6% | 14.3% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.3 | 922 | 12,433 | 40.0% | 54.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.1 | 1,061 | 11,841 | 71.4% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.8 | 750 | 10,675 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.7 | 912 | 10,275 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 754 | 12,684 | 0.0% | 55.6% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 1,010 | 14,387 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.2 | 736 | 7,544 | 37.5% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.4 | 955 | 10,621 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.8 | 828 | 10,518 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.8 | 713 | 10,882 | 80.0% | 25.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.8 | 827 | 9,479 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.3 | 801 | 12,693 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.6 | 744 | 11,012 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.0 | 777 | 11,103 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.3 | 797 | 11,124 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.2 | 675 | 10,163 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.1 | 694 | 9,371 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.0 | 946 | 11,555 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.3 | 873 | 11,648 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.3 | 1,026 | 14,732 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 924 | 11,086 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 848 | 11,373 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 3 | 6.5 | 1,052 | 11,392 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 1 | 8.3 | 745 | 11,429 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Annie vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Annie do against Locke in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Annie vs Locke matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to Annie's 46.3%, a 7.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Annie do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Annie with a 52.4% win rate versus 47.6%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Annie do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Locke takes over the Annie vs Locke matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to 45.0%. Locke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Annie vs Locke matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Annie with a 53.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 7.3 percentage point advantage means Locke is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.
What is the best Annie build against Locke?
The best Annie build against Locke includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. 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 Annie runes against Locke?
The best Annie runes against Locke use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Annie vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Annie counter Locke?
No, Annie struggles against Locke with only a 46.3% win rate. Locke has the advantage in this matchup. Annie players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Locke's lead.
How do I play Annie against Locke?
When playing Annie against Locke, play cautiously and avoid Locke's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Locke has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.