Illaoivs Locke
Illaoi vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Locke wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Illaoi based on 9 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Locke scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Locke matchup.
Illaoi Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Illaoi 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 Illaoi vs Locke Matchup?
Illaoi vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Illaoi vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Illaoi's 44.4%, giving Locke a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Locke outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi 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 Locke leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Locke has a strong advantage in this matchup. Illaoi 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.
Illaoi vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Illaoi holds advantages in farming, damage and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Illaoi Build Against Locke
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Locke are Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver and Sterak's Gage. This combination gives Illaoi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Illaoi vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Locke40.0%Illaoi25.0%Locke75.0%Illaoi 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 Illaoi 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Illaoi. 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: Illaoi 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 Illaoi Runes Against Locke
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Illaoi the best tools to compete against Locke in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Illaoi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Illaoi'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 Illaoi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.72% | 53 | 7.4 | 1,011 | 13,280 | 57.1% | 53.9% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 6.5 | 1,073 | 12,318 | 53.9% | 53.9% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 6.4 | 991 | 11,374 | 52.6% | 41.2% | |
| 31.43% | 35 | 6.4 | 747 | 11,379 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 64.71% | 34 | 6.5 | 1,041 | 12,667 | 90.9% | 52.2% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 6.6 | 1,071 | 12,611 | 60.0% | 69.2% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.9 | 1,265 | 13,041 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 7.2 | 993 | 12,527 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 7.1 | 1,070 | 13,722 | 57.1% | 56.3% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.8 | 928 | 11,863 | 57.1% | 46.7% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 7.7 | 974 | 10,974 | 46.7% | 57.1% | |
| 75.00% | 20 | 7.3 | 1,168 | 10,786 | 90.0% | 60.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 7.2 | 1,134 | 12,374 | 57.1% | 38.5% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 7.1 | 1,375 | 13,033 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.0 | 880 | 11,950 | 75.0% | 36.4% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 7.0 | 813 | 10,560 | 63.6% | 75.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.0 | 941 | 14,181 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.5 | 917 | 10,825 | 37.5% | 71.4% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.6 | 849 | 11,780 | 42.9% | 25.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 7.3 | 1,050 | 13,681 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.0 | 702 | 11,777 | 20.0% | 22.2% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.2 | 983 | 12,301 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 7.9 | 1,328 | 14,295 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.8 | 987 | 10,944 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.9 | 1,326 | 11,840 | 83.3% | 71.4% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.5 | 1,033 | 12,038 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.9 | 1,268 | 12,086 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.2 | 989 | 10,459 | 57.1% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 1,013 | 8,989 | 62.5% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 945 | 14,348 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.9 | 1,175 | 13,324 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 986 | 13,641 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.5 | 988 | 12,234 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.3 | 1,097 | 13,146 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.5 | 1,307 | 14,389 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.9 | 952 | 11,785 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.8 | 641 | 8,673 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 8.4 | 985 | 10,164 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.8 | 909 | 10,531 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.2 | 714 | 8,881 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.5 | 1,298 | 14,729 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 981 | 11,916 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 774 | 10,393 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.5 | 1,069 | 10,608 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 1,228 | 11,333 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
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Illaoi vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Illaoi do against Locke in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Illaoi vs Locke matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Illaoi's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Illaoi do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Locke with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Illaoi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Illaoi do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Locke takes over the Illaoi vs Locke matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Locke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Illaoi vs Locke matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Locke is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.
What is the best Illaoi build against Locke?
The best Illaoi build against Locke includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Illaoi runes against Locke?
The best Illaoi runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Illaoi vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Illaoi counter Locke?
No, Illaoi struggles against Locke with only a 44.4% win rate. Locke has the advantage in this matchup. Illaoi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Locke's lead.
How do I play Illaoi against Locke?
When playing Illaoi 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.