Lockevs Gwen
Locke vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Gwen wins with a 64.2% win rate (+28.4%) over Locke based on 81 games. Gwen holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Locke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Locke vs Gwen matchup.
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.
Who Wins the Locke vs Gwen Matchup?
Locke vs Gwen Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 81 recent matches analyzed, Gwen wins with a 64.2% win rate compared to Locke's 35.8%, giving Gwen a 28.4 percentage point advantage. Gwen dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Locke players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Locke leads by 0.2s of CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gwen has a strong advantage in this matchup. Locke players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Gwen overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Locke vs Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown
Gwen is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gwen holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Locke vs Gwen at 15 Minutes
At 15 minutes Locke leads Gwen by 546 gold, 4.3 CS and 200 experience on average, with Locke at 4.7 kills and Gwen at 1.7 kills. Based on 56 games with a 15-minute timeline.
Best Locke Build Against Gwen
Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 16 of 56 Locke games against Gwen carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Locke's standard build instead.
Early Game vs Late Game
Locke43.5%
Gwen56.5%Locke25.7%Gwen74.3%Gwen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.5% win rate — a 13.0 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Gwen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Gwen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 74.3% win rate — 48.6 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Gwen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Gwen holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Locke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Locke Runes Against Gwen
Domination
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Gwen in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Locke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. 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.
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Locke vs Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Gwen in League of Legends?
Gwen wins the Locke vs Gwen matchup with a 64.2% win rate compared to Locke's 35.8%, a 28.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 81 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Locke do against Gwen in the early game?
In the early game, Gwen has the advantage against Locke with a 56.5% win rate versus 43.5%. Gwen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Locke do against Gwen in the late game?
In the late game, Gwen takes over the Locke vs Gwen matchup with a 74.3% win rate compared to 25.7%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Gwen matchup?
Gwen wins the matchup against Locke with a 64.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 28.4 percentage point advantage means Gwen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 81 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Gwen?
There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Locke against Gwen yet. Use Locke's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Gwen.
What are the best Locke runes against Gwen?
The best Locke runes against Gwen use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 56.5% win rate in the Locke vs Gwen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Gwen?
No, Locke struggles against Gwen with only a 35.8% win rate. Gwen has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gwen's lead.
How do I play Locke against Gwen?
When playing Locke against Gwen, play cautiously and avoid Gwen's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Gwen has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.