Locke, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
47.6%
Pick Rate
3.5%
Ban Rate
20.0%

Locke Arena Build, Augments & Duos

Locke F TierAssassinMage
Patch
26.20
Games
4,649
Lane
All Lanes
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 12, 2026 UTC
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Patch 26.20 Locke arena mode stats show Locke with a 11.0% win rate and a 3.72 average placement in arena mode. Discover Locke's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.

Locke Arena Performance

Locke F Tier
11.0%Win Rate (1st)
28.8%Top 2 Rate
3.7Avg Placement
0.5%Pick Rate

Combat Stats

9.5Kills
8.0Deaths
7.4Assists
Locke is a F tier champion in League of Legends Arena with a 11.0% win rate (1st place) and a 28.8% top 2 rate. Locke averages 3.7 placement across all matches. Best duo partners include Kha'Zix, Pantheon, Naafiri.

Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Locke in League of Legends Patch 16.20. The strongest augment choices include Marksmage, Jeweled Gauntlet, Phenomenal Evil, which provide significant advantages in 3v3v3v3v3v3 combat. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Jeweled Gauntlet. For Gold augments, Marksmage synergizes well with Locke's kit. Use the rarity filters below to find the best Silver, Gold, and Prismatic augments for your Locke Arena games.

BB Tier(3)
Giant Slayer - Prismatic B-tier augment for Locke in Arena
7.8%Pick Rate
Giant Slayer

Become tiny, gain Move Speed, and bonus damage to champions based on how much larger they are than you.

Phenomenal Evil - Gold B-tier augment for Locke in Arena
13.5%Pick Rate
Phenomenal Evil

Permanently gain 1 Ability Power when you hit an enemy with an Ability.If taken after round 4, gain 40 Ability Power.

Combo Master - Gold B-tier augment for Locke in Arena
5.2%Pick Rate
Combo Master

Gain the Electrocute and Phase Rush Keystone Runes.

CC Tier(6)
Clown College - Prismatic C-tier augment for Locke in Arena
7.9%Pick Rate
Clown College

Gain Deceive Summoner Spell.Deceive: You teleport and become Invisible. Your next Attack while Invisible deals an additional physical damage. When you die, spawn an exploding box that deals a large amount of magic damage and Fear nearby enemies.

Quest: Wooglet's Witchcap - Prismatic C-tier augment for Locke in Arena
7.4%Pick Rate
Quest: Wooglet's Witchcap

Immediate: Gain Needlessly Large Rod.Requirement: Possess Rabadon's Deathcap and Zhonya's Hourglass.Reward: Gain Wooglet's Witchcap.

Big Brain - Gold C-tier augment for Locke in Arena
11.7%Pick Rate
Big Brain

At the start of each round, gain 1 Shield for every 1 Ability Power.

It's Killing Time - Gold C-tier augment for Locke in Arena
6.5%Pick Rate
It's Killing Time

After casting your Ultimate, mark all enemy champions for death. While marked, store damage dealt to them, and detonate the damage when the mark ends.

ADAPt - Silver C-tier augment for Locke in Arena
8.6%Pick Rate
ADAPt

Convert Bonus Attack Damage to Ability Power. Gain 15% Ability Power.

Contract Killer - Silver C-tier augment for Locke in Arena
5.8%Pick Rate
Contract Killer

Each round, mark an opposing champion. That champion takes 15% extra damage and grants an +150 gold when killed.

DD Tier(6)
Jeweled Gauntlet - Prismatic D-tier augment for Locke in Arena
17.1%Pick Rate
Jeweled Gauntlet

Your Abilities can Critically Strike. Gain ?% Crit Chance.

Dashing - Prismatic D-tier augment for Locke in Arena
7.4%Pick Rate
Dashing

Your dash, leap, blink, or teleport Abilities gain 75 Ability Haste.

Doomsayer - Prismatic D-tier augment for Locke in Arena
6.3%Pick Rate
Doomsayer

Hitting an enemy champion with an ability hits grant you permanent Cursed Power. Gain Adaptive Force based on your Cursed Power.

Marksmage - Gold D-tier augment for Locke in Arena
25.2%Pick Rate
Marksmage

Your Attacks deal additional physical damage equal to 75% Ability Power.

Magic Missile - Gold D-tier augment for Locke in Arena
5.8%Pick Rate
Magic Missile

Dealing damage with an Ability fires 3 magic missiles, each dealing percent max Health true damage.

Witchful Thinking - Silver D-tier augment for Locke in Arena
8.5%Pick Rate
Witchful Thinking

Gain 60 Ability Power.

FF Tier(2)
Eureka - Prismatic F-tier augment for Locke in Arena
11.1%Pick Rate
Eureka

Gain Ability Haste equal to 20% Ability Power.

Transmute: Prismatic - Gold F-tier augment for Locke in Arena
10.3%Pick Rate
Transmute: Prismatic

Gain a random Prismatic Augment.

Find the best 3v3 teammate champions to pair with Locke in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Vladimir, achieving a 25.0% win rate and 3.3 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Cho'Gath and Singed, both offering improved placement rates compared to Locke's solo average of 3.7. 10 champions boost Locke's win rate above their baseline 11.0%. Compare win rates, top 2 rates, top 4 rates, and placement differences to find your ideal Arena duo composition.

Partner
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Place Diff
Matches
Vladimir - Arena duo partner for Locke with 25.0% win rateVladimirB Tier25.0%+14.0%45.0%60.0%3.3+0.540
Cho'Gath - Arena duo partner for Locke with 15.8% win rateCho'GathC Tier15.8%+4.8%47.4%73.7%3.3+0.538
Singed - Arena duo partner for Locke with 13.0% win rateSingedD Tier13.0%+2.0%43.5%69.6%3.4+0.446
Jhin - Arena duo partner for Locke with 8.3% win rateJhinF Tier8.3%-2.7%29.2%75.0%3.4+0.348
Sett - Arena duo partner for Locke with 15.0% win rateSettD Tier15.0%+4.0%35.0%70.0%3.5+0.340
Kayn - Arena duo partner for Locke with 15.8% win rateKaynC Tier15.8%+4.8%42.1%57.9%3.5+0.338
Kayle - Arena duo partner for Locke with 15.8% win rateKayleC Tier15.8%+4.8%31.6%63.2%3.6+0.138
Rell - Arena duo partner for Locke with 5.0% win rateRellF Tier5.0%-6.0%30.0%65.0%3.7+0.040
Vayne - Arena duo partner for Locke with 10.0% win rateVayneD Tier10.0%-1.0%40.0%60.0%3.7+0.040
Volibear - Arena duo partner for Locke with 5.6% win rateVolibearF Tier5.6%-5.4%22.2%66.7%3.7+0.036

Optimize your Locke Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.20. The top-performing build features Everfrost, Shadowflame, Void Staff as core items, achieving a 0.0% win rate and 3.4 average placement. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 0.0% win rate, significantly impacting your Arena success. Each build shows core items, situational options, win rate compared to Locke's baseline, and top 4 placement rates to help you climb in Arena ranked.

Rank
Core Items
Situational
Boots
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Matches
1
Everfrost - Core item 1 for Locke Arena buildShadowflame - Core item 2 for Locke Arena buildVoid Staff - Core item 3 for Locke Arena build
Rabadon's Deathcap - Situational item option for Locke Arena buildLich Bane - Situational item option for Locke Arena build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Locke Arena build
D Tier0.0%-11.0%40.0%80.0%3.45
2
Detonation Orb - Core item 1 for Locke Arena buildNight Harvester - Core item 2 for Locke Arena buildShadowflame - Core item 3 for Locke Arena build
Rabadon's Deathcap - Situational item option for Locke Arena buildLich Bane - Situational item option for Locke Arena build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Locke Arena build
F Tier0.0%-11.0%20.0%40.0%4.25
3
Detonation Orb - Core item 1 for Locke Arena buildShadowflame - Core item 2 for Locke Arena buildLich Bane - Core item 3 for Locke Arena build
Rite Of Ruin - Situational item option for Locke Arena buildSword of Blossoming Dawn - Situational item option for Locke Arena build
Sorcerer's Shoes - Recommended boots for Locke Arena build
C Tier0.0%-11.0%0.0%40.0%4.85
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Is Locke Good in Arena Mode?

Locke is currently rated as an F-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.20, making them a difficult champion to succeed with in the 3v3v3v3v3v3 format. With a 11.0% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 61.7% top 4 rate, Locke faces some challenges in the current Arena meta.

Locke Arena Performance Analysis

In Arena's unique 3v3v3v3v3v3 format, Locke averages a 3.7 placement across 882 analyzed matches. This balanced playstyle provides flexibility in combat.

The 28.8% top 2 rate indicates room for improvement in securing podium finishes. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should focus on optimal augment selection and trio synergies to maximize placement consistency.

Best Champions to Pair with Locke

Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Locke synergizes exceptionally well with Vladimir, achieving a combined 25.0% win rate and 3.3 average placement. This pairing improves Locke's baseline performance by +14.0%.

Other strong duo partners include Cho'Gath (15.8% win rate) and Singed (13.0% win rate). Locke has excellent duo flexibility with 10+ partners that boost win rate above baseline.

Locke Augment Priority Guide

Augment selection can make or break your Arena run. For Locke, the highest-performing augment is Marksmage, which players select in 25.2% of games.

When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Jeweled Gauntlet for maximum impact. Gold augments like Marksmage provide consistent value throughout the game. Use the augment tier list above to identify which augments to prioritize during each selection round.

Optimal Locke Arena Build Path

The highest win rate build for Locke in Arena features Everfrost, Shadowflame, Void Staff as core items, achieving a 0.0% win rate. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice, providing mobility and stats for Arena fights.

Arena's accelerated gold income means reaching full build faster than Summoner's Rift. Focus on completing core items before branching into situational options. The builds listed above are sorted by average placement, helping you identify which item combinations lead to the highest finishes in the current patch.

Tips for Playing Locke in Arena

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Duo Synergy

Coordinate with your partner to cover Locke's weaknesses. Flexible partners work well with your balanced kit.

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Augment Adaptation

Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Locke's 61.7% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.

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Combat Strategy

Balance aggression with survival. Locke's versatile kit allows adapting to different combat situations.

Final Verdict: Should You Play Locke in Arena?

Locke faces challenges in the current Arena meta but remains playable for dedicated mains. Success requires optimal augment selection, strong trio synergy with teammates like Vladimir, and mastery of Locke's kit. Consider the builds and augments above to maximize your placement potential.

This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.20. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Locke's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 882 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.

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Locke Arena FAQ - Patch 16.20

Is Locke good in Arena mode?

Locke is currently a F-tier champion in Arena mode with a 11.0% win rate and 61.7% top 4 rate. While Locke faces challenges in the meta, dedicated players can still find success with optimal builds and duo partners.

What is the best duo partner for Locke in Arena?

The best duo partner for Locke in Arena is Vladimir, achieving a 25.0% win rate and 3.3 average placement together. Other strong partners include Cho'Gath and Singed.

What are the best augments for Locke in Arena?

The highest-performing augment for Locke is Marksmage with a 25.2% pick rate. Prioritize Prismatic and Gold augments that synergize with Locke's kit.

What is the best build for Locke in Arena?

The highest win rate build for Locke in Arena includes Everfrost, Shadowflame, Void Staff as core items, achieving a 0.0% win rate. Sorcerer's Shoes is the recommended boots choice. Arena's accelerated gold income allows you to complete builds faster than Summoner's Rift.

What is Locke's win rate in Arena?

Locke has a 11.0% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. The top 2 rate is 28.8% and top 4 rate is 61.7%, with an average placement of 3.7 across 882 analyzed matches.

What tier is Locke in Arena?

Locke is rated as F-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. Lower-tier champions face challenges but can still succeed with mastery and good trio synergy. Tiers are calculated based on win rate, top 4 rate, and average placement.

How do I play Locke in Arena?

To play Locke effectively in Arena: 1) Partner with Vladimir for best results. 2) Prioritize Marksmage when offered. 3) Build Everfrost early for power spikes. 4) Adapt your playstyle based on your partner and opponents.

What are Locke's best and worst matchups in Arena?

Locke's performance varies significantly based on duo partner selection. Pairing with Vladimir improves win rate to 25.0%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Locke's versatile kit and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.