Win Rate
45.3%
Pick Rate
5.3%
Lockevs Aphelios
Patch26.15
Matches1,741,960
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 22, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Locke vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.15. Locke wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Aphelios based on 5 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Locke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Locke vs Aphelios 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
60.0% WR
VS
Aphelios
40.0% WR
Who Wins the Locke vs Aphelios Matchup?
Winner
Locke
Matches: 5
60.0%
40.0%
5.1
6.5
789
851
15,346
15,923
364
236
506
471
0.4
0.5
75.0%
25.0%
0.0%
100.0%
Locke vs Aphelios Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aphelios's 40.0%, giving Locke a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Aphelios reaches their power spikes, while Aphelios should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aphelios leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Locke players can confidently pick into Aphelios and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aphelios away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Locke vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown
Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
5.1Locke
6.5Aphelios
Aphelios significantly out-farms Locke by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 21 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Aphelios a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Locke players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.Damage
789Locke
851Aphelios
Aphelios deals 62 more champion damage per minute than Locke. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Locke choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Aphelios's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.Economy
15,346Locke
15,923Aphelios
Aphelios earns 577 more gold per game than Locke, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Aphelios slightly faster item completions.Utility
0.4Locke
0.5Aphelios
Both Locke and Aphelios provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
870Locke
707Aphelios
Locke vastly out-sustains Aphelios, healing and mitigating 163 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Locke can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aphelios is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aphelios, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Locke Build Against Aphelios
Boots
Core Items
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Aphelios, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Aphelios are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass 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 Aphelios. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Aphelios matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Locke
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Locke75.0%
Aphelios25.0%♕
Late Game
Aphelios
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Locke0.0%Aphelios100.0%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Aphelios, 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 Aphelios reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aphelios 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 Aphelios
Domination
Resolve
66.7% WR
Running Domination primary with Resolve secondary allows Locke to press their advantage against Aphelios, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Locke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.15. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.41% | 224 | 4.5 | 847 | 12,832 | 38.2% | 45.2% | |
| 48.88% | 178 | 5.3 | 845 | 12,774 | 52.0% | 46.5% | |
| 50.30% | 169 | 5.5 | 838 | 13,021 | 46.3% | 53.9% | |
| 49.08% | 163 | 5.2 | 833 | 12,232 | 45.3% | 52.3% | |
| 43.48% | 161 | 5.2 | 794 | 12,381 | 45.2% | 41.6% | |
| 48.13% | 160 | 5.4 | 794 | 12,181 | 49.3% | 47.1% | |
| 53.28% | 137 | 5.4 | 907 | 12,893 | 53.7% | 52.9% | |
| 36.76% | 136 | 5.0 | 803 | 12,792 | 42.0% | 33.7% | |
| 39.85% | 133 | 5.3 | 763 | 12,198 | 43.9% | 36.8% | |
| 38.26% | 115 | 5.5 | 863 | 12,620 | 38.9% | 37.7% | |
| 50.00% | 110 | 5.4 | 824 | 11,603 | 49.1% | 51.0% | |
| 42.73% | 110 | 4.7 | 764 | 12,919 | 28.3% | 53.1% | |
| 40.00% | 100 | 4.5 | 782 | 11,589 | 39.2% | 40.8% | |
| 47.96% | 98 | 5.4 | 888 | 12,936 | 55.8% | 41.8% | |
| 44.33% | 97 | 4.4 | 803 | 12,303 | 37.8% | 50.0% | |
| 48.42% | 95 | 5.0 | 848 | 12,339 | 50.9% | 45.2% | |
| 51.19% | 84 | 5.1 | 810 | 13,053 | 53.1% | 50.0% | |
| 30.12% | 83 | 1.2 | 667 | 13,800 | 28.0% | 31.0% | |
| 51.85% | 81 | 5.2 | 853 | 12,550 | 46.1% | 57.1% | |
| 43.04% | 79 | 5.2 | 866 | 12,619 | 48.4% | 39.6% | |
| 50.00% | 74 | 4.8 | 837 | 13,774 | 40.9% | 53.9% | |
| 44.29% | 70 | 5.6 | 875 | 13,184 | 41.9% | 46.1% | |
| 44.62% | 65 | 1.3 | 648 | 12,718 | 40.0% | 48.6% | |
| 49.18% | 61 | 5.2 | 794 | 12,609 | 50.0% | 48.6% | |
| 41.67% | 60 | 1.2 | 651 | 13,020 | 44.4% | 39.4% | |
| 44.07% | 59 | 5.6 | 946 | 13,782 | 44.0% | 44.1% | |
| 29.09% | 55 | 1.5 | 659 | 13,303 | 38.9% | 24.3% | |
| 32.73% | 55 | 1.6 | 668 | 12,585 | 33.3% | 32.4% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 5.3 | 801 | 12,534 | 57.1% | 45.5% | |
| 46.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 715 | 14,002 | 45.0% | 46.7% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 628 | 14,102 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 50 | 5.0 | 824 | 13,771 | 41.2% | 69.7% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 4.7 | 794 | 12,575 | 50.0% | 56.0% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 5.2 | 947 | 13,034 | 55.0% | 53.6% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 5.6 | 845 | 12,430 | 79.0% | 40.7% | |
| 52.17% | 46 | 4.5 | 866 | 13,267 | 46.7% | 54.8% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 5.5 | 871 | 12,401 | 45.5% | 47.8% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 1.1 | 729 | 14,252 | 64.3% | 53.6% | |
| 35.00% | 40 | 1.1 | 598 | 12,899 | 26.3% | 42.9% | |
| 60.00% | 40 | 5.2 | 914 | 13,111 | 70.6% | 52.2% | |
| 41.03% | 39 | 5.5 | 817 | 12,412 | 56.3% | 30.4% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 5.0 | 919 | 13,558 | 80.0% | 39.1% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 5.0 | 833 | 12,259 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 4.2 | 791 | 12,446 | 23.5% | 68.4% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 4.1 | 745 | 11,921 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 35.29% | 34 | 2.1 | 779 | 13,213 | 33.3% | 36.4% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 1.9 | 851 | 15,480 | 44.4% | 39.1% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 5.5 | 907 | 12,900 | 40.0% | 41.2% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.4 | 649 | 13,273 | 38.5% | 38.9% | |
| 35.48% | 31 | 1.1 | 682 | 13,809 | 41.7% | 31.6% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 4.9 | 748 | 13,117 | 50.0% | 35.0% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 2.4 | 639 | 12,997 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 4.2 | 733 | 13,113 | 61.5% | 40.0% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.9 | 914 | 15,526 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.1 | 676 | 13,857 | 53.3% | 46.1% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 5.2 | 803 | 12,907 | 54.5% | 29.4% | |
| 23.08% | 26 | 1.0 | 631 | 12,698 | 23.1% | 23.1% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 5.3 | 813 | 11,964 | 27.3% | 46.7% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 4.8 | 757 | 10,306 | 40.0% | 54.5% | |
| 30.77% | 26 | 0.9 | 636 | 11,870 | 42.9% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.1 | 756 | 13,923 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 4.5 | 690 | 11,642 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.7 | 899 | 12,419 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 5.4 | 687 | 12,258 | 30.0% | 35.7% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 1.8 | 698 | 12,987 | 44.4% | 21.4% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 5.3 | 794 | 12,814 | 58.3% | 36.4% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 5.2 | 722 | 12,207 | 70.0% | 50.0% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 0.9 | 735 | 12,737 | 69.2% | 44.4% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 3.8 | 842 | 13,253 | 25.0% | 53.9% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 3.7 | 898 | 14,242 | 0.0% | 43.8% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 4.8 | 785 | 11,715 | 41.7% | 22.2% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 5.3 | 927 | 14,569 | 80.0% | 46.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.6 | 819 | 15,338 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 5.0 | 770 | 11,270 | 45.5% | 12.5% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 4.7 | 844 | 13,497 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.1 | 795 | 14,282 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.8 | 673 | 12,129 | 57.1% | 18.2% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 4.4 | 920 | 13,708 | 20.0% | 30.8% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 5.4 | 1,003 | 15,546 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 4.5 | 658 | 12,200 | 16.7% | 63.6% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 3.4 | 781 | 12,958 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.4 | 828 | 13,921 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 4.0 | 860 | 13,282 | 37.5% | 62.5% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 4.1 | 764 | 11,448 | 37.5% | 14.3% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 3.7 | 820 | 11,957 | 42.9% | 12.5% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.5 | 891 | 14,919 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 4.3 | 795 | 13,207 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 4.4 | 809 | 13,385 | 0.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.3 | 1,094 | 16,648 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.4 | 658 | 11,622 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.3 | 956 | 12,921 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.2 | 600 | 13,096 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 4.7 | 922 | 13,674 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 4.6 | 1,099 | 14,569 | 25.0% | 55.6% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 4.8 | 916 | 14,389 | 75.0% | 22.2% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.3 | 769 | 13,202 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 1.8 | 900 | 14,776 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 15.38% | 13 | 4.0 | 831 | 10,078 | 10.0% | 33.3% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 5.3 | 981 | 12,652 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.7 | 837 | 14,589 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.1 | 613 | 12,762 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 5.2 | 688 | 12,775 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.3 | 757 | 16,062 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 3.9 | 869 | 13,816 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 4.3 | 858 | 12,903 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.4 | 925 | 12,759 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.4 | 779 | 12,414 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.7 | 844 | 13,500 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.6 | 808 | 12,502 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.3 | 819 | 14,210 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.8 | 754 | 13,527 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 903 | 12,593 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 3.3 | 734 | 12,175 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.7 | 802 | 15,742 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 1.1 | 791 | 14,364 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.8 | 891 | 14,346 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 4.8 | 927 | 13,457 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 957 | 12,208 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 965 | 15,265 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.2 | 575 | 9,959 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 780 | 13,526 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.1 | 800 | 12,547 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.0 | 895 | 10,249 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.2 | 676 | 10,777 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.5 | 763 | 14,715 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.6 | 1,014 | 14,706 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 4.5 | 895 | 13,534 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.3 | 733 | 13,205 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 857 | 13,917 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.8 | 659 | 14,483 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.4 | 717 | 10,145 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.2 | 1,113 | 14,468 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.7 | 739 | 16,005 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 806 | 15,107 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 724 | 12,197 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 696 | 13,751 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 871 | 15,283 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 789 | 15,346 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 665 | 9,610 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 694 | 8,980 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
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Locke vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Aphelios in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Locke vs Aphelios matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aphelios's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.15.
How does Locke do against Aphelios in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Aphelios with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Aphelios in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Locke vs Aphelios matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Aphelios matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.15. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Locke is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Aphelios?
The best Locke build against Aphelios includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane with Spellslinger'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 Aphelios?
The best Locke runes against Aphelios use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Locke vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Aphelios?
Yes, Locke has a favorable matchup against Aphelios with a 60.0% win rate. Locke strongly counters Aphelios in lane based on current patch 26.15 data.
How do I play Locke against Aphelios?
When playing Locke against Aphelios, 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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