Ezrealvs Locke
Ezreal vs Locke is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Ezreal wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Locke based on 14 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Ezreal scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ezreal build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ezreal vs Locke matchup.
Ezreal Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ezreal 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 Ezreal vs Locke Matchup?
Ezreal vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Ezreal vs Locke matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Ezreal wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Locke's 50.0%, giving Ezreal a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Ezreal outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Ezreal reaches their power spikes, while Ezreal should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Locke leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ezreal 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.
Ezreal vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Ezreal is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ezreal holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Ezreal Build Against Locke
Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Ezreal needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ezreal against Locke are Serylda's Grudge, Trinity Force and Muramana. This combination gives Ezreal an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Ezreal vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Ezreal44.4%
Locke55.6%Ezreal60.0%Locke40.0%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Ezreal. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Ezreal is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Ezreal, 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 Ezreal reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ezreal 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 Ezreal Runes Against Locke
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Ezreal maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Locke.
Ezreal matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Ezreal'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 Ezreal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.11% | 190 | 6.8 | 924 | 13,205 | 55.3% | 49.5% | |
| 45.45% | 143 | 6.6 | 914 | 13,012 | 49.1% | 43.3% | |
| 41.30% | 138 | 6.5 | 905 | 12,332 | 40.3% | 42.3% | |
| 51.69% | 118 | 6.4 | 962 | 13,999 | 53.3% | 50.7% | |
| 42.86% | 98 | 6.8 | 963 | 12,422 | 42.5% | 43.1% | |
| 50.53% | 95 | 6.8 | 967 | 13,676 | 52.3% | 49.0% | |
| 39.73% | 73 | 6.5 | 1,008 | 13,162 | 48.0% | 35.4% | |
| 42.65% | 68 | 6.5 | 921 | 12,984 | 37.0% | 46.3% | |
| 50.91% | 55 | 6.5 | 955 | 13,102 | 51.9% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 51 | 6.9 | 1,005 | 13,503 | 52.2% | 32.1% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 6.5 | 958 | 12,970 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 6.1 | 931 | 12,355 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 6.6 | 912 | 11,303 | 52.0% | 47.4% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 6.8 | 951 | 11,685 | 43.5% | 42.9% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 6.5 | 840 | 12,353 | 46.7% | 40.0% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 6.7 | 916 | 12,541 | 46.7% | 57.9% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 6.1 | 852 | 11,302 | 47.1% | 56.3% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 6.8 | 989 | 13,039 | 36.4% | 47.1% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 6.5 | 932 | 13,430 | 44.4% | 29.4% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.8 | 1,062 | 14,024 | 63.6% | 42.9% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 6.5 | 807 | 12,220 | 22.2% | 40.0% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.4 | 812 | 11,616 | 70.0% | 50.0% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 5.6 | 823 | 13,518 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 6.6 | 887 | 11,436 | 58.3% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.7 | 1,034 | 14,367 | 28.6% | 44.4% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 6.3 | 928 | 14,177 | 60.0% | 10.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.2 | 963 | 10,531 | 44.4% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.7 | 796 | 12,869 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.8 | 945 | 13,391 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.3 | 921 | 14,580 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 1,049 | 15,122 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 1,013 | 12,240 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.5 | 1,016 | 14,195 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.6 | 937 | 11,988 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.2 | 694 | 10,543 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.1 | 849 | 13,964 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.0 | 911 | 13,241 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 943 | 11,238 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.5 | 965 | 9,738 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 907 | 13,381 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 1,038 | 10,221 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 918 | 12,340 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 991 | 14,633 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 1,370 | 13,780 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 780 | 10,035 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
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Ezreal vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ezreal do against Locke in League of Legends?
Ezreal wins the Ezreal 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 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Ezreal do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Ezreal with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Ezreal do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Ezreal takes over the Ezreal vs Locke matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Ezreal scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Ezreal vs Locke matchup?
Ezreal 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 Ezreal is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.
What is the best Ezreal build against Locke?
The best Ezreal build against Locke includes Serylda's Grudge, Trinity Force, Muramana with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Ezreal runes against Locke?
The best Ezreal runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ezreal vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Ezreal counter Locke?
Yes, Ezreal has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 50.0% win rate. Ezreal slightly edges out Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Ezreal against Locke?
When playing Ezreal 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.