Auroravs Locke
Aurora vs Locke is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Locke wins with a 51.7% win rate (+3.4%) over Aurora based on 58 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.
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.
Who Wins the Aurora vs Locke Matchup?
Aurora vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Aurora vs Locke matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 58 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 51.7% win rate compared to Aurora's 48.3%, giving Locke a 3.4 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 451 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Locke is slightly favored, Aurora 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.
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.
Best Aurora Build Against Locke
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 66.7% 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
Aurora33.3%
Locke66.7%Aurora58.8%Locke41.2%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 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 58.8% win rate — 17.6 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
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Aurora the best tools to compete against Locke in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Aurora matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.28% | 58 | 6.2 | 938 | 11,275 | 33.3% | 58.8% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 6.6 | 919 | 10,352 | 40.0% | 45.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.0 | 907 | 10,685 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.8 | 900 | 12,056 | 33.3% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.7 | 961 | 12,679 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.9 | 697 | 9,897 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.1 | 697 | 10,379 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 5.7 | 844 | 9,588 | 14.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.0 | 885 | 10,141 | 57.1% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 616 | 10,142 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.5 | 990 | 10,694 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.3 | 738 | 10,736 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 914 | 12,325 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 943 | 12,004 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 1,019 | 13,265 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.0 | 763 | 9,575 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.4 | 949 | 9,569 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 1,074 | 13,271 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.8 | 832 | 11,931 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.0 | 1,091 | 11,974 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.7 | 952 | 11,855 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.1 | 875 | 12,573 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.1 | 952 | 12,596 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.5 | 975 | 11,717 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.5 | 923 | 10,868 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.0 | 1,003 | 13,196 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 781 | 12,062 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.2 | 1,077 | 11,592 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 957 | 12,283 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,063 | 14,664 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.8 | 1,201 | 12,426 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 1,126 | 8,770 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 726 | 9,818 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,007 | 12,687 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 993 | 15,793 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 974 | 13,369 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 1,199 | 8,887 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 991 | 12,049 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 1 | 6.6 | 1,120 | 13,255 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Aurora vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aurora do against Locke in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Aurora vs Locke matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to Aurora's 48.3%, a 3.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 58 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Aurora do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Aurora with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Aurora scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aurora vs Locke matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Aurora with a 51.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 3.4 percentage point advantage means Locke is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 58 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 66.7% 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 Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Aurora vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aurora counter Locke?
No, Aurora struggles against Locke with only a 48.3% win rate. Locke has the advantage in this matchup. Aurora players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Locke's lead.
How do I play Aurora against Locke?
When playing Aurora 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.