Win Rate
47.5%
Pick Rate
1.1%
Auroravs Locke
Patch26.17
Matches693,760
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedSep 3, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Aurora vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Aurora wins with a 53.6% win rate (+7.1%) over Locke based on 28 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Aurora scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aurora build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aurora vs Locke matchup.
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Aurora Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aurora 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.
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Aurora
53.6% WR
VS
Locke
46.4% WR
Who Wins the Aurora vs Locke Matchup?
Winner
Aurora
Matches: 28
53.6%
46.4%
6.0
5.7
954
806
11,433
12,640
138
375
355
544
0.3
0.4
25.0%
75.0%
65.0%
35.0%
Aurora vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Aurora vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Aurora wins with a 53.6% win rate compared to Locke's 46.4%, giving Aurora a 7.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Aurora outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Aurora reaches their power spikes, while Aurora should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Locke leads by 425 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aurora players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Aurora vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Aurora, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
6.0Aurora
5.7Locke
Aurora edges out Locke by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Aurora.Damage
954Aurora
806Locke
Aurora heavily out-damages Locke by 147 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Locke should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Aurora's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
11,433Aurora
12,640Locke
Locke generates a commanding 1,207 more gold per game than Aurora. This substantial economic advantage means Locke consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aurora should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.3Aurora
0.4Locke
Both Aurora and Locke provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.Sustain
494Aurora
919Locke
Locke vastly out-sustains Aurora, healing and mitigating 425 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Locke can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurora is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurora, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Aurora Build Against Locke
Boots
Core Items
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Aurora needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aurora against Locke are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Aurora 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 Aurora vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
⚔
Early Game
Locke
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Aurora25.0%
Locke75.0%♕
Late Game
Aurora
65.0%
+30.0% advantage
Aurora65.0%Locke35.0%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Aurora. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Aurora is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 65.0% win rate — 30.0 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Aurora, 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 Aurora reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aurora 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 Aurora Runes Against Locke
Domination
Sorcery
100.0% WR
Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Aurora to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Aurora matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. The table below shows Aurora'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 Aurora 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.23% | 62 | 6.4 | 1,005 | 12,537 | 48.0% | 56.8% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 6.2 | 881 | 11,895 | 64.7% | 36.0% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 6.3 | 1,052 | 11,930 | 46.7% | 30.4% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 6.4 | 971 | 12,179 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 6.5 | 935 | 12,754 | 47.1% | 45.0% | |
| 30.56% | 36 | 6.2 | 939 | 11,987 | 16.7% | 37.5% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 5.9 | 864 | 11,675 | 50.0% | 47.6% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 5.5 | 915 | 11,284 | 50.0% | 45.0% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 6.0 | 867 | 10,695 | 46.7% | 33.3% | |
| 32.14% | 28 | 5.5 | 934 | 11,685 | 30.8% | 33.3% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.0 | 954 | 11,433 | 25.0% | 65.0% | |
| 33.33% | 27 | 5.8 | 796 | 10,882 | 22.2% | 38.9% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 6.1 | 772 | 11,244 | 26.7% | 45.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 7.0 | 1,025 | 13,207 | 45.5% | 45.5% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.0 | 990 | 11,952 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 85.71% | 21 | 5.7 | 978 | 12,613 | 75.0% | 92.3% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 6.0 | 882 | 11,910 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 6.0 | 946 | 11,395 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 1,003 | 12,183 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.3 | 964 | 10,444 | 54.5% | 37.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 5.8 | 972 | 11,226 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 6.6 | 1,061 | 13,655 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.5 | 902 | 12,786 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 17.65% | 17 | 5.7 | 848 | 10,721 | 11.1% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.2 | 867 | 11,487 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.0 | 820 | 11,668 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.9 | 1,033 | 11,522 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.3 | 1,089 | 10,328 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.2 | 871 | 11,860 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.2 | 1,109 | 11,729 | 28.6% | 83.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.9 | 868 | 11,734 | 40.0% | 87.5% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.3 | 926 | 11,863 | 25.0% | 37.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.3 | 697 | 10,925 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 1,052 | 12,258 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 855 | 10,032 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.7 | 952 | 12,565 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.7 | 930 | 11,714 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 964 | 12,348 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 1,086 | 12,934 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,072 | 11,634 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.6 | 771 | 8,300 | 28.6% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.2 | 1,022 | 11,809 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.1 | 1,135 | 13,350 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.4 | 1,035 | 12,931 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.0 | 859 | 12,495 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.3 | 899 | 13,284 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.1 | 1,082 | 11,487 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.8 | 1,171 | 13,465 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.2 | 696 | 12,255 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.8 | 872 | 10,017 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.5 | 838 | 9,308 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,006 | 13,313 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 826 | 13,975 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 821 | 7,056 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 898 | 11,201 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 1,050 | 10,324 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 884 | 12,373 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 965 | 13,273 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,061 | 13,968 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Aurora vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aurora do against Locke in League of Legends?
Aurora wins the Aurora vs Locke matchup with a 53.6% win rate compared to Locke's 46.4%, a 7.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Aurora do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Aurora with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Aurora do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Aurora takes over the Aurora vs Locke matchup with a 65.0% win rate compared to 35.0%. Aurora scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aurora vs Locke matchup?
Aurora wins the matchup against Locke with a 53.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 7.1 percentage point advantage means Aurora is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.
What is the best Aurora build against Locke?
The best Aurora build against Locke includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. 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 Aurora runes against Locke?
The best Aurora runes against Locke use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aurora vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aurora counter Locke?
Yes, Aurora has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 53.6% win rate. Aurora strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.17 data.
How do I play Aurora against Locke?
When playing Aurora 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.
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