- Win Rate
- 48.6%
- Pick Rate
- 3.0%
- Ban Rate
- 20.0%
Locke Mid Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 3,892
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 12, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every Mid lane opponent Locke faced in Patch 26.20, ranked: Diana (63.0% win rate against Locke) and Vex (62.0%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 35 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Locke.
- Hardest counter
- Dianawins 63.0%
- Next hardest
- Vexwins 62.0%
- Biggest lane bully
- Irelia+728 gold at 15
- Easiest matchup
- Viktoryou win 53.4%
- Mid lanes won at 15
- 56.8%
Who Counters Locke Mid (Patch 26.20)
35 lane opponents · 3,113 gamesThe hardest Mid matchups for Locke are Diana (63.0% win rate against Locke), Vex (62.0%) and Galio (58.4%). Irelia is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 728 gold ahead of Locke on average. Across the 35 matchups with lane data, Locke is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 17 and clearly behind against 1. The easiest lane is Viktor: Locke wins 53.4%.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Diana | 63.0% | +99 | +5.4 | +411 | Counter | 81 |
 Vex | 62.0% | −125 | +10.9 | +158 | Counter | 71 |
 Galio | 58.4% | −524 | +1.4 | +50 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 101 |
 Akshan | 63.4% | +3 | +2.7 | +36 | Leans their way | 41 |
 Sylas | 57.4% | +12 | −0.0 | +421 | Leans their way | 108 |
 Ekko | 57.6% | +119 | +8.4 | +422 | Leans their way | 99 |
 Katarina | 57.0% | +154 | −1.1 | +357 | Leans their way | 93 |
 Yasuo | 52.4% | +13 | +15.2 | +294 | Leans their way | 210 |
 Lissandra | 56.4% | −379 | +12.5 | +165 | Leans their way | 78 |
 Yone | 51.8% | −269 | +9.0 | +92 | Outscales | 197 |
 Veigar | 52.1% | −543 | +4.6 | −62 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 142 |
 Ahri | 51.1% | −626 | +3.0 | −57 | Loses lane | 180 |
 LeBlanc | 53.4% | −40 | +7.6 | +336 | Leans their way | 88 |
 Akali | 51.1% | +16 | +8.5 | +328 | Even | 133 |
 Aurelion Sol | 56.3% | −860 | −0.5 | −597 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 48 |
 Syndra | 51.5% | −486 | +9.5 | −144 | Loses lane | 101 |
 Vladimir | 52.8% | −806 | +10.2 | +45 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 72 |
 Malzahar | 49.2% | −481 | +22.4 | +19 | Loses lane | 128 |
 Lux | 50.0% | −788 | +3.9 | −221 | Loses lane | 102 |
 Zoe | 51.6% | −502 | +4.7 | −105 | Loses lane | 64 |
 Kassadin | 52.9% | −849 | −4.4 | −588 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 51 |
 Fizz | 47.7% | −192 | −2.4 | −103 | Leans your way | 128 |
 Zed | 46.9% | +24 | +2.5 | +54 | Leans your way | 130 |
 Viktor | 46.6% | −716 | +9.8 | −119 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 133 |
 Xerath | 49.2% | −459 | +8.3 | +76 | Loses lane | 65 |
 Azir | 52.8% | −495 | +13.1 | +87 | Leans their way | 36 |
 Aurora | 51.2% | −89 | +8.1 | +331 | Even | 41 |
 Annie | 49.0% | −619 | +4.8 | +66 | Loses lane | 51 |
 Irelia | 48.0% | +728 | +27.3 | +551 | Leans your wayWins lane | 50 |
 Orianna | 48.8% | −863 | +9.4 | −48 | Loses lane | 43 |
 Anivia | 48.6% | −789 | +0.3 | −24 | Loses lane | 35 |
 Hwei | 45.1% | −496 | +12.8 | +87 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 51 |
 Mel | 41.8% | +145 | +17.9 | +187 | Leans your way | 55 |
 Twisted Fate | 41.5% | −581 | −4.9 | −511 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 53 |
 Qiyana | 35.2% | −215 | +1.3 | −48 | Favorable | 54 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
Locke Counter Pick Finder
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Pick the champions you play to rank them against Locke. With nothing picked, the strongest counters overall are shown.
| Pick | Win rate vs Locke | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Diana | 63.0% | +99 | 81 |
| 2. Vex | 62.0% | −125 | 71 |
| 3. Galio | 58.4% | −524 | 101 |
| 4. Akshan | 63.4% | +3 | 41 |
| 5. Sylas | 57.4% | +12 | 108 |
Locke Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Locke's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Mid opponents. Right of the line, Locke is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Locke counters are Diana, Vex, Galio, and Sylas. These champions either out-trade Locke in lane, have abilities that negate Locke's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Diana in particular exploits Locke's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Locke involves understanding Locke's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Locke when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Locke in team fights before Locke can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Locke to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Locke's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Locke - Game Phase Strategy
Locke may be mana-dependent early. Punish after spell rotations when abilities are on cooldown. All-in when mana is depleted for advantageous trades.
Locke's poke and zone control peaks mid game. Engage quickly to close the gap before Locke can kite. Use flanks and hard engage to bypass poke damage.
Locke provides strong team fight damage late. Prioritize diving Locke or use assassins to reach the backline. Magic resist items become crucial.
Tips for Playing Against Locke
- Pick Diana or similar champions with kits that exploit Locke's weaknesses
- Build Mercury's Treads or Hexdrinker early to reduce Locke's damage in lane
- Track Locke's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Locke's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Locke during vulnerable windows
- Group with teammates to deny Locke solo picks
- Place control wards in flanking positions to spot Locke's engages
Plan your Locke draft in Draft Lab
Draft Lab lays out both teams lane by lane with live matchup win rates, damage profiles and game-phase lean, and suggests picks and bans from current meta data.
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What Locke Is Good Against
The Mid opponents Locke beats most reliably this patch — the picks to look for when Locke is your champion.
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Locke Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20
Who counters Locke?
In the Mid lane this patch, the strongest counters to Locke are Diana (63.0% over 81 games), Vex (62.0% over 71 games), Galio (58.4% over 101 games), Sylas (57.4% over 108 games), Ekko (57.6% over 99 games).
What is Locke's hardest matchup?
Diana. Locke wins only 37.0% of 81 lane games against Diana and sits at −99 gold at 15 minutes.
What is Locke good against?
Locke's best Mid matchups this patch are Viktor (53.4%), Zed (53.1%), Fizz (52.3%), Malzahar (50.8%).
Who beats Locke in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Locke's toughest lanes are Irelia (+728 gold ahead).
Is Locke a lane bully?
Yes. Locke Mid averages 318 more gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 57% of games.