Win Rate
46.7%
Pick Rate
4.6%
Lockevs Aatrox
Patch26.16
Matches950,360
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Locke vs Aatrox is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Locke wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Aatrox based on 10 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Aatrox scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Locke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Locke vs Aatrox matchup.
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Locke Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Locke 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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Locke
50.0% WR
VS
Aatrox
50.0% WR
Who Wins the Locke vs Aatrox Matchup?
Winner
Locke
Matches: 10
50.0%
50.0%
3.0
3.2
868
877
15,216
14,681
574
597
837
1,416
0.5
0.7
100.0%
0.0%
44.4%
55.6%
Locke vs Aatrox Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Aatrox matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Aatrox's 50.0%, giving Locke a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Aatrox outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Aatrox reaches their power spikes, while Aatrox should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Aatrox leads by 602 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Locke has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Aatrox'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.
Locke vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown
Aatrox is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Aatrox holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
3.0Locke
3.2Aatrox
Locke and Aatrox farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
868Locke
877Aatrox
Damage output is virtually even between Locke and Aatrox, with only 8 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
15,216Locke
14,681Aatrox
Locke earns 535 more gold per game than Aatrox, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Locke slightly faster item completions.Utility
0.5Locke
0.7Aatrox
Both Locke and Aatrox provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,411Locke
2,013Aatrox
Aatrox vastly out-sustains Locke, healing and mitigating 602 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aatrox 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 Locke Build Against Aatrox
Boots
Core Items
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Aatrox are Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff and Lich Bane. This combination gives Locke an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Aatrox. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Aatrox matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Locke
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Locke100.0%
Aatrox0.0%♕
Late Game
Aatrox
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Locke44.4%Aatrox55.6%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Aatrox. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Aatrox is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Aatrox, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Locke must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Aatrox reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aatrox 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 Locke Runes Against Aatrox
Domination
Resolve
33.3% WR
The Domination primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Locke maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Aatrox.
Locke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.16. The table below shows Locke'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 Locke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.85% | 165 | 5.7 | 833 | 12,052 | 48.1% | 41.9% | |
| 48.41% | 157 | 5.1 | 758 | 12,450 | 53.4% | 44.0% | |
| 42.00% | 150 | 5.6 | 844 | 13,124 | 34.9% | 47.6% | |
| 47.37% | 133 | 4.5 | 827 | 12,289 | 50.0% | 44.9% | |
| 44.19% | 129 | 5.3 | 827 | 11,975 | 44.1% | 44.3% | |
| 51.18% | 127 | 5.4 | 865 | 13,063 | 50.0% | 51.9% | |
| 50.00% | 126 | 5.5 | 923 | 12,936 | 55.6% | 44.4% | |
| 54.70% | 117 | 5.6 | 829 | 13,132 | 57.5% | 52.9% | |
| 48.11% | 106 | 5.5 | 886 | 12,992 | 40.7% | 55.8% | |
| 39.60% | 101 | 4.7 | 758 | 11,989 | 38.5% | 40.8% | |
| 41.00% | 100 | 5.7 | 708 | 11,815 | 43.8% | 38.5% | |
| 50.53% | 95 | 4.5 | 932 | 13,932 | 45.7% | 53.3% | |
| 36.96% | 92 | 5.2 | 837 | 12,322 | 37.5% | 36.5% | |
| 43.82% | 89 | 5.4 | 841 | 13,430 | 36.4% | 48.2% | |
| 52.33% | 86 | 5.4 | 827 | 12,006 | 61.2% | 40.5% | |
| 58.02% | 81 | 5.5 | 803 | 12,306 | 56.8% | 59.1% | |
| 44.30% | 79 | 1.1 | 682 | 12,463 | 47.2% | 41.9% | |
| 43.24% | 74 | 4.1 | 738 | 12,349 | 46.9% | 40.5% | |
| 43.94% | 66 | 4.9 | 901 | 12,579 | 43.3% | 44.4% | |
| 64.06% | 64 | 5.4 | 792 | 11,970 | 61.3% | 66.7% | |
| 61.90% | 63 | 5.7 | 921 | 13,230 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 5.4 | 804 | 11,568 | 40.0% | 54.8% | |
| 54.24% | 59 | 5.4 | 896 | 13,867 | 53.3% | 54.5% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 1.2 | 659 | 12,022 | 48.0% | 39.4% | |
| 57.89% | 57 | 5.4 | 817 | 12,185 | 56.7% | 59.3% | |
| 47.37% | 57 | 5.7 | 851 | 11,506 | 38.2% | 60.9% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 5.5 | 893 | 12,275 | 56.3% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 1.2 | 648 | 12,475 | 60.7% | 38.5% | |
| 42.59% | 54 | 1.3 | 668 | 12,215 | 40.0% | 44.8% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 1.0 | 667 | 13,525 | 47.4% | 35.5% | |
| 41.67% | 48 | 5.9 | 865 | 13,065 | 47.6% | 37.0% | |
| 36.96% | 46 | 5.7 | 974 | 12,615 | 31.6% | 40.7% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 5.5 | 844 | 11,522 | 64.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 3.5 | 818 | 13,101 | 42.1% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 5.3 | 851 | 11,983 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 3.9 | 738 | 11,888 | 56.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 39 | 4.5 | 914 | 12,795 | 42.9% | 28.0% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 5.7 | 791 | 13,651 | 45.5% | 40.7% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 5.6 | 908 | 11,865 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 1.1 | 689 | 12,254 | 38.9% | 33.3% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.4 | 710 | 13,810 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 25.71% | 35 | 1.1 | 641 | 13,893 | 20.0% | 28.0% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 4.5 | 733 | 11,047 | 61.1% | 41.2% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 1.1 | 665 | 12,747 | 52.6% | 43.8% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 5.4 | 802 | 12,081 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 1.2 | 740 | 15,058 | 63.6% | 52.4% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.3 | 757 | 14,036 | 8.3% | 57.9% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 5.3 | 791 | 12,381 | 73.3% | 64.3% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 4.9 | 766 | 12,947 | 45.5% | 41.2% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 1.0 | 680 | 12,320 | 53.3% | 23.1% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 5.7 | 913 | 12,579 | 40.0% | 58.3% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.0 | 1,010 | 13,572 | 61.5% | 53.9% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 685 | 13,489 | 62.5% | 29.4% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 633 | 12,713 | 36.4% | 64.3% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 5.4 | 854 | 12,846 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.4 | 709 | 12,296 | 53.9% | 25.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.8 | 792 | 15,360 | 42.9% | 46.1% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 743 | 12,307 | 20.0% | 60.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 4.6 | 812 | 13,190 | 44.4% | 45.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 3.0 | 708 | 11,621 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.2 | 748 | 11,917 | 55.6% | 27.3% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.6 | 1,020 | 14,805 | 40.0% | 46.7% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 4.8 | 772 | 12,468 | 28.6% | 41.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.3 | 738 | 15,107 | 75.0% | 46.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.0 | 861 | 14,161 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.5 | 776 | 13,800 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 5.5 | 860 | 13,105 | 57.1% | 81.8% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.3 | 757 | 11,465 | 36.4% | 28.6% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.0 | 752 | 13,658 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.6 | 1,001 | 13,823 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.5 | 919 | 13,786 | 33.3% | 36.4% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 4.9 | 745 | 12,081 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 4.8 | 966 | 11,779 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 5.2 | 831 | 13,940 | 40.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 4.8 | 995 | 13,806 | 55.6% | 42.9% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 744 | 14,781 | 57.1% | 77.8% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.2 | 960 | 14,426 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 4.0 | 746 | 11,997 | 30.0% | 33.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.4 | 885 | 14,751 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.6 | 974 | 12,409 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 4.9 | 708 | 10,485 | 44.4% | 16.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.1 | 800 | 12,869 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.5 | 714 | 12,305 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 3.4 | 820 | 11,976 | 20.0% | 22.2% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.0 | 922 | 14,882 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 4.9 | 718 | 11,440 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 84.62% | 13 | 5.1 | 945 | 12,856 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 4.5 | 1,016 | 11,826 | 44.4% | 75.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.0 | 1,071 | 13,892 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.3 | 824 | 11,981 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.7 | 822 | 12,374 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 768 | 12,197 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.2 | 829 | 12,841 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.0 | 745 | 12,525 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.3 | 986 | 15,917 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 3.6 | 773 | 11,355 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.0 | 952 | 12,315 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.4 | 627 | 12,986 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.1 | 982 | 14,890 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 9.09% | 11 | 4.9 | 683 | 9,979 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.6 | 815 | 15,928 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 779 | 14,316 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 626 | 14,290 | 50.0% | 12.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 631 | 11,155 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 0.6 | 765 | 13,342 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.0 | 868 | 15,216 | 100.0% | 44.4% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.2 | 802 | 12,667 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.6 | 726 | 14,516 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.7 | 913 | 12,581 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.9 | 601 | 12,528 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.9 | 865 | 11,510 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 637 | 11,528 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.0 | 808 | 11,160 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.9 | 733 | 9,605 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.3 | 840 | 11,431 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.7 | 538 | 9,481 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 954 | 16,909 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 610 | 13,064 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 696 | 11,647 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 1,053 | 16,399 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 865 | 10,931 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 817 | 17,550 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 1,056 | 13,610 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,165 | 16,756 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 866 | 13,316 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 877 | 15,387 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 904 | 14,936 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 902 | 13,275 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 776 | 10,813 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 797 | 11,879 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 913 | 11,040 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 979 | 12,109 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
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Locke vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Aatrox in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Locke vs Aatrox matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Aatrox's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Locke do against Aatrox in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Aatrox with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Locke do against Aatrox in the late game?
In the late game, Aatrox takes over the Locke vs Aatrox matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Aatrox scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Aatrox matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Aatrox with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Locke is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Aatrox?
The best Locke build against Aatrox includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Locke runes against Aatrox?
The best Locke runes against Aatrox use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Locke vs Aatrox matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Aatrox?
Yes, Locke has a favorable matchup against Aatrox with a 50.0% win rate. Locke slightly edges out Aatrox in lane based on current patch 26.16 data.
How do I play Locke against Aatrox?
When playing Locke against Aatrox, 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.
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