Locke - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
43.8%
Pick Rate
18.0%

Lockevs Ashe

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

Locke vs Ashe is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Ashe wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Locke based on 17 games. Ashe wins the early laning phase while Locke scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Locke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Locke vs Ashe 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 - 47.1% win rate in this matchup
Locke
47.1% WR
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Ashe vs Locke matchup - 52.9% win rate
Ashe
52.9% WR

Who Wins the Locke vs Ashe Matchup?

Ashe wins the Locke vs Ashe matchup
Winner
Ashe
Matches: 17
47.1%
Win Rate
52.9%
5.0
CS / min
5.8
771
DMG / min
718
11,222
Gold / game
11,522
277
Heal / min
102
612
DMG Mitigated / min
300
0.4
CC / min
1.6
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Locke vs Ashe Matchup Summary

The Locke vs Ashe matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Ashe wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Locke's 47.1%, giving Ashe a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ashe controls the early laning stage, but Locke outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ashe needs to press advantages before Locke reaches their power spikes, while Locke should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ashe leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Ashe is slightly favored, Locke can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Ashe's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Locke vs Ashe Laning Phase Breakdown

Ashe wins the laning phase against Locke in League of Legends

Ashe is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ashe holds advantages in farming, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.0Locke
5.8Ashe
Ashe edges out Locke by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ashe.
Damage
771Locke
718Ashe
Locke deals 53 more champion damage per minute than Ashe. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ashe choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Locke's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,222Locke
11,522Ashe
Locke and Ashe generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 300 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Locke
1.6Ashe
Ashe brings significantly more crowd control than Locke, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Ashe far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Locke should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
889Locke
402Ashe
Locke vastly out-sustains Ashe, healing and mitigating 487 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Locke can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ashe is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ashe, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Locke Build Against Ashe

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ashe, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Ashe are Shadowflame, Lich Bane and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 Ashe. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Ashe matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ashe
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Locke early game win rateLocke40.0%
Ashe early game win rateAshe60.0%
Late Game
Locke
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Locke late game win rateLocke57.1%
Ashe late game win rateAshe42.9%

Ashe dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Ashe can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Locke is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Ashe. Extended games heavily favor Locke, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ashe must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Locke reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Locke 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 Ashe

Domination rune tree - Locke primary runes vs AsheDomination
Electrocute - best Locke rune vs AsheSudden Impact - best Locke rune vs AsheGrisly Mementos - best Locke rune vs AsheUltimate Hunter - best Locke rune vs Ashe
Resolve rune tree - Locke secondary runes vs AsheResolve
Bone Plating - best Locke rune vs AsheRevitalize - best Locke rune vs Ashe
100.0% WR

The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Ashe in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Locke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.

Locke 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
41.24%1944.687211,48334.6%48.4%
45.79%1905.382111,51347.1%44.8%
41.90%1795.684511,97648.3%35.6%
50.28%1775.384811,45253.9%47.5%
51.46%1715.496011,71356.6%47.4%
41.10%1464.083112,39531.8%48.2%
45.32%1395.583912,60743.4%46.5%
36.57%1344.876911,90738.5%35.4%
51.13%1335.387012,09357.9%46.0%
45.97%1245.493212,57547.1%45.2%
36.89%1224.982412,18846.1%32.5%
38.66%1195.378711,98046.9%32.9%
44.44%1085.785312,08139.5%47.7%
43.69%1034.679611,62144.2%43.1%
46.53%1015.284911,84060.5%36.2%
41.24%974.686311,93044.4%38.5%
43.30%971.273112,85547.4%40.7%
39.36%945.676611,91235.9%41.8%
47.25%915.481311,66342.5%51.0%
36.05%865.585111,20142.3%26.5%
51.76%854.988112,69342.9%58.0%
34.12%851.265712,61534.3%34.0%
51.25%805.682112,06954.0%48.8%
48.05%775.688212,84345.2%50.0%
44.29%705.497411,74347.1%41.7%
50.00%665.686812,45472.0%36.6%
50.77%655.282111,79648.5%53.1%
34.38%641.267411,75633.3%35.1%
32.81%645.593312,20531.3%34.4%
51.67%603.690013,90847.4%53.7%
41.67%600.963712,83442.3%41.2%
51.72%585.582611,78466.7%41.2%
51.79%565.585212,26365.6%33.3%
38.18%551.268413,31435.7%39.0%
26.42%531.162713,00328.6%25.6%
37.74%531.262511,07335.7%40.0%
41.51%535.482112,04640.9%41.9%
44.23%524.487412,44963.2%33.3%
38.46%525.889012,58533.3%41.9%
56.86%513.979812,07854.5%58.6%
35.29%512.669111,98724.1%50.0%
40.82%491.468812,78540.0%41.7%
37.50%481.167912,95627.8%43.3%
45.65%465.689611,96470.8%18.2%
42.22%451.974312,99355.6%33.3%
46.67%451.168511,60756.5%36.4%
38.10%425.47969,85840.9%35.0%
34.15%412.179413,39533.3%34.6%
53.66%415.089212,27652.4%55.0%
40.00%405.072411,80444.4%36.4%
33.33%391.457110,71743.5%18.8%
60.53%384.283611,87066.7%55.0%
42.11%384.684712,09833.3%52.9%
56.76%374.893712,34160.0%54.5%
47.22%365.383210,32647.6%46.7%
51.43%354.382211,17633.3%65.0%
41.18%345.891312,68775.0%30.8%
50.00%345.988911,39950.0%50.0%
34.38%321.062310,28526.1%55.6%
31.25%325.886712,80750.0%22.7%
43.75%325.268110,85852.9%33.3%
31.03%295.086613,14725.0%33.3%
48.28%295.295512,16261.5%37.5%
42.86%284.877711,20354.5%35.3%
37.04%273.683312,44350.0%29.4%
40.74%271.173612,46940.0%41.7%
44.44%271.166612,58944.4%44.4%
48.15%274.175010,94653.9%42.9%
48.00%251.670612,72025.0%58.8%
48.00%255.293112,20572.7%28.6%
64.00%255.190914,41071.4%61.1%
50.00%245.680812,33840.0%57.1%
41.67%244.384212,92777.8%20.0%
29.17%240.962911,71740.0%21.4%
39.13%234.972911,46755.6%28.6%
43.48%232.769612,73212.5%60.0%
43.48%235.279712,37125.0%63.6%
26.09%234.71,07812,58650.0%17.6%
47.83%235.895712,77150.0%45.5%
43.48%236.095412,67875.0%26.7%
21.74%231.266413,7960.0%35.7%
36.36%220.872213,60112.5%50.0%
33.33%215.11,06412,79737.5%30.8%
38.10%211.468810,86430.8%50.0%
57.14%214.990212,48457.1%57.1%
47.62%214.082214,04425.0%52.9%
42.86%211.686512,37057.1%35.7%
60.00%205.079911,75644.4%72.7%
15.00%201.460411,69014.3%15.4%
45.00%204.688912,92644.4%45.5%
57.89%191.573412,61775.0%45.5%
38.89%181.066312,01733.3%44.4%
61.11%186.293512,52263.6%57.1%
50.00%181.071312,55540.0%62.5%
41.18%172.870510,70337.5%44.4%
47.06%175.077111,22240.0%57.1%
37.50%164.874412,00728.6%44.4%
37.50%165.089711,02562.5%12.5%
31.25%163.976712,13020.0%36.4%
46.67%151.782712,64042.9%50.0%
60.00%153.175011,51150.0%80.0%
46.67%154.683210,47244.4%50.0%
57.14%146.074611,27260.0%55.6%
21.43%144.359310,22616.7%25.0%
78.57%145.692613,77966.7%87.5%
42.86%145.575313,81033.3%50.0%
35.71%143.068912,23025.0%40.0%
50.00%144.278711,62842.9%57.1%
50.00%145.370610,00755.6%40.0%
53.85%133.876610,66550.0%57.1%
38.46%131.966612,87633.3%40.0%
38.46%132.76348,58050.0%0.0%
46.15%132.083710,76544.4%50.0%
50.00%122.457012,10540.0%57.1%
16.67%124.990112,86220.0%14.3%
25.00%122.35708,65228.6%20.0%
41.67%125.41,03414,56825.0%50.0%
27.27%115.973310,55840.0%16.7%
45.45%112.871811,86720.0%66.7%
27.27%115.38879,78637.5%0.0%
27.27%115.05539,36120.0%33.3%
18.18%111.476012,79533.3%12.5%
27.27%110.659910,11337.5%0.0%
60.00%105.597315,04580.0%40.0%
10.00%105.477912,0390.0%25.0%
20.00%105.470510,02616.7%25.0%
70.00%105.675512,01180.0%60.0%
11.11%95.38429,61516.7%0.0%
55.56%95.294812,91340.0%75.0%
66.67%94.478612,01466.7%66.7%
50.00%85.669911,03325.0%75.0%
50.00%84.071413,097100.0%42.9%
25.00%85.069110,25425.0%25.0%
50.00%82.079713,9120.0%66.7%
42.86%75.96838,51350.0%0.0%
14.29%75.184411,5600.0%20.0%
28.57%74.784510,78420.0%50.0%
57.14%74.874212,19650.0%66.7%
33.33%61.874612,6120.0%50.0%
66.67%62.478512,86466.7%66.7%
16.67%65.068810,63450.0%0.0%
20.00%55.17289,5760.0%50.0%
40.00%51.697716,2800.0%40.0%
0.00%53.083213,3360.0%0.0%
40.00%55.899510,76150.0%33.3%
40.00%55.292812,9500.0%50.0%
60.00%51.151311,816100.0%33.3%
20.00%56.11,05714,5310.0%33.3%
60.00%51.059410,06466.7%50.0%
20.00%54.676610,67650.0%0.0%

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Locke vs Ashe - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Locke do against Ashe in League of Legends?

Ashe wins the Locke vs Ashe matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Locke's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Locke do against Ashe in the early game?

In the early game, Ashe has the advantage against Locke with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Ashe players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Locke do against Ashe in the late game?

In the late game, Locke takes over the Locke vs Ashe matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Locke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Locke vs Ashe matchup?

Ashe wins the matchup against Locke with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Ashe is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Locke build against Ashe?

The best Locke build against Ashe includes Shadowflame, Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap 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 Ashe?

The best Locke runes against Ashe use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Locke vs Ashe matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Locke counter Ashe?

No, Locke struggles against Ashe with only a 47.1% win rate. Ashe has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ashe's lead.

How do I play Locke against Ashe?

When playing Locke against Ashe, play cautiously and avoid Ashe's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Ashe in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.