Hecarimvs Locke
Hecarim vs Locke is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Hecarim wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Locke based on 18 games. Hecarim wins the early laning phase while Locke scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Locke matchup.
Hecarim Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim 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 Hecarim vs Locke Matchup?
Hecarim vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Hecarim vs Locke matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Locke's 50.0%, giving Hecarim a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hecarim controls the early laning stage, but Locke outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hecarim needs to press advantages before Locke reaches their power spikes, while Locke should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Hecarim leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim 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.
Hecarim vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Hecarim is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Hecarim holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Hecarim Build Against Locke
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Locke are Hubris, Serylda's Grudge and Death's Dance. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Hecarim60.0%
Locke40.0%Hecarim37.5%Locke62.5%Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Locke is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Hecarim. Extended games heavily favor Locke, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Hecarim must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Locke reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Locke 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 Hecarim Runes Against Locke
Sorcery
Precision
The Sorcery primary with Precision secondary combination helps Hecarim maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Locke.
Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Hecarim'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 Hecarim 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.45% | 33 | 0.8 | 566 | 11,056 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 1.0 | 646 | 11,860 | 33.3% | 35.7% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 1.2 | 670 | 12,192 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.3 | 585 | 13,221 | 25.0% | 45.5% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 1.0 | 589 | 12,910 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 1.0 | 687 | 10,875 | 20.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.1 | 739 | 12,963 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.3 | 571 | 12,380 | 55.6% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.0 | 630 | 12,275 | 80.0% | 20.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 0.8 | 707 | 13,665 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.0 | 640 | 12,634 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.0 | 816 | 13,430 | 50.0% | 85.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.0 | 707 | 12,067 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.0 | 674 | 12,933 | 80.0% | 71.4% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 569 | 12,850 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 623 | 11,459 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.7 | 441 | 9,762 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 649 | 12,541 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 719 | 10,956 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 0.9 | 730 | 12,811 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.2 | 731 | 14,122 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.3 | 608 | 12,230 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 925 | 16,279 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 981 | 17,175 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 758 | 13,599 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 536 | 11,479 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.4 | 790 | 14,582 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.5 | 720 | 14,865 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.3 | 754 | 14,627 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.7 | 555 | 12,688 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.2 | 657 | 13,742 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 535 | 9,432 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 611 | 10,350 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 522 | 9,988 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 609 | 11,462 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 676 | 11,755 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 490 | 12,806 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 2.0 | 643 | 13,960 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 2 | 1.0 | 1,548 | 14,318 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Hecarim vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Hecarim do against Locke in League of Legends?
Hecarim wins the Hecarim 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 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Hecarim do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Locke with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Hecarim do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Locke takes over the Hecarim vs Locke matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Locke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Hecarim vs Locke matchup?
Hecarim 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 Hecarim is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.
What is the best Hecarim build against Locke?
The best Hecarim build against Locke includes Hubris, Serylda's Grudge, Death's Dance with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Hecarim runes against Locke?
The best Hecarim runes against Locke use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Hecarim counter Locke?
Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 50.0% win rate. Hecarim slightly edges out Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Hecarim against Locke?
When playing Hecarim against Locke, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.