Lee Sin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.9%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Lee Sinvs Locke

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches177,854
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lee Sin vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Lee Sin wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Locke based on 48 games. Lee Sin holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lee Sin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lee Sin vs Locke matchup.

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Lee Sin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lee Sin 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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Lee Sin - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Lee Sin
62.5% WR
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Locke vs Lee Sin matchup - 37.5% win rate
Locke
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Lee Sin vs Locke Matchup?

Lee Sin wins the Lee Sin vs Locke matchup
Winner
Lee Sin
Matches: 48
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
682
DMG / min
679
13,046
Gold / game
12,956
453
Heal / min
559
1,207
DMG Mitigated / min
737
0.7
CC / min
0.5
72.2%
Early Game WR
27.8%
56.7%
Late Game WR
43.3%

Lee Sin vs Locke Matchup Summary

The Lee Sin vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Lee Sin wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Locke's 37.5%, giving Lee Sin a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Lee Sin dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Locke players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Lee Sin leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lee Sin 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.

Lee Sin vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown

Lee Sin wins the laning phase against Locke in League of Legends

Lee Sin is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Lee Sin holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Lee Sin
1.1Locke
Lee Sin and Locke farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
682Lee Sin
679Locke
Damage output is virtually even between Lee Sin and Locke, with only 3 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,046Lee Sin
12,956Locke
Lee Sin and Locke generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 90 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Lee Sin
0.5Locke
Both Lee Sin and Locke provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,660Lee Sin
1,296Locke
Lee Sin vastly out-sustains Locke, healing and mitigating 364 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Lee Sin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Locke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Locke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Lee Sin Build Against Locke

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Lee Sin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lee Sin against Locke are Eclipse, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. This combination gives Lee Sin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 8 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 Lee Sin vs Locke matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lee Sin
72.2%
+44.4% advantage
Lee Sin early game win rateLee Sin72.2%
Locke early game win rateLocke27.8%
Late Game
Lee Sin
56.7%
+13.3% advantage
Lee Sin late game win rateLee Sin56.7%
Locke late game win rateLocke43.3%

Lee Sin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.2% win rate — a 44.4 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Lee Sin can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Lee Sin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.7% win rate — 13.3 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Lee Sin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Lee Sin holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Locke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Lee Sin Runes Against Locke

Precision rune tree - Lee Sin primary runes vs LockePrecision
Conqueror - best Lee Sin rune vs LockeTriumph - best Lee Sin rune vs LockeLegend: Alacrity - best Lee Sin rune vs LockeCoup de Grace - best Lee Sin rune vs Locke
Inspiration rune tree - Lee Sin secondary runes vs LockeInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Lee Sin rune vs LockeMagical Footwear - best Lee Sin rune vs Locke
66.7% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Lee Sin to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Lee Sin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Lee Sin'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 Lee Sin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lee Sin matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.17%530.758912,16240.0%53.6%
47.06%510.862611,71645.8%48.1%
48.98%490.967512,67845.5%51.9%
62.50%481.168213,04672.2%56.7%
40.48%421.071313,60543.8%38.5%
41.46%410.763111,93735.3%45.8%
40.00%400.961212,11952.6%28.6%
52.63%380.866312,84753.3%52.2%
45.45%330.959910,97550.0%41.2%
43.75%320.955512,58241.7%45.0%
50.00%280.855110,73250.0%50.0%
46.43%280.858012,23728.6%64.3%
36.00%250.870413,14618.2%50.0%
44.00%250.662811,38161.5%25.0%
64.00%251.072414,70171.4%61.1%
29.17%240.858411,77938.5%18.2%
39.13%230.758511,40842.9%33.3%
47.83%230.868911,54353.9%40.0%
63.64%220.868513,08050.0%68.8%
47.62%211.162811,81854.5%40.0%
45.00%200.962913,71850.0%42.9%
38.89%180.765111,66825.0%50.0%
43.75%160.857112,62866.7%14.3%
60.00%151.067212,91050.0%66.7%
46.67%150.861212,19225.0%54.5%
53.33%150.867212,50942.9%62.5%
60.00%150.773112,30050.0%66.7%
28.57%140.768912,48142.9%14.3%
35.71%140.770011,24550.0%25.0%
46.15%130.773612,80440.0%50.0%
41.67%120.766111,10714.3%80.0%
41.67%120.962213,27040.0%42.9%
63.64%110.96969,04171.4%50.0%
27.27%112.054512,11040.0%16.7%
36.36%110.749910,76433.3%37.5%
50.00%80.677012,872100.0%42.9%
37.50%80.977612,19533.3%40.0%
25.00%81.659012,2700.0%33.3%
37.50%81.072212,70940.0%33.3%
28.57%70.643310,46825.0%33.3%
57.14%70.975713,06266.7%50.0%
57.14%72.37529,39075.0%33.3%
57.14%70.659311,19750.0%100.0%
42.86%70.866910,41842.9%0.0%
42.86%72.664512,28266.7%25.0%
16.67%62.063310,9160.0%25.0%
50.00%60.859211,67625.0%100.0%
33.33%62.256611,25233.3%33.3%
16.67%61.558610,059100.0%0.0%
66.67%60.862410,306100.0%0.0%
40.00%51.261814,6330.0%40.0%
40.00%50.765111,0580.0%50.0%
60.00%51.081317,002100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.078712,87666.7%50.0%

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Lee Sin vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lee Sin do against Locke in League of Legends?

Lee Sin wins the Lee Sin vs Locke matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Locke's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Lee Sin do against Locke in the early game?

In the early game, Lee Sin has the advantage against Locke with a 72.2% win rate versus 27.8%. Lee Sin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lee Sin do against Locke in the late game?

In the late game, Lee Sin takes over the Lee Sin vs Locke matchup with a 56.7% win rate compared to 43.3%. Lee Sin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lee Sin vs Locke matchup?

Lee Sin wins the matchup against Locke with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Lee Sin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.

What is the best Lee Sin build against Locke?

The best Lee Sin build against Locke includes Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lee Sin runes against Locke?

The best Lee Sin runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Lee Sin vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lee Sin counter Locke?

Yes, Lee Sin has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 62.5% win rate. Lee Sin strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Lee Sin against Locke?

When playing Lee Sin 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.