Win Rate
45.3%
Pick Rate
5.3%
Lockevs Heimerdinger
Patch26.15
Matches1,741,960
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Locke vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.15. Heimerdinger wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Locke based on 30 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Heimerdinger scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Locke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Locke vs Heimerdinger 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
40.0% WR
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Heimerdinger
60.0% WR
Who Wins the Locke vs Heimerdinger Matchup?
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 30
40.0%
60.0%
4.9
5.8
748
1,136
13,117
13,010
402
83
681
373
0.4
0.7
50.0%
50.0%
35.0%
65.0%
Locke vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Locke's 40.0%, giving Heimerdinger a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Heimerdinger outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Heimerdinger reaches their power spikes, while Heimerdinger should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Locke leads by 628 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown
Heimerdinger is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Heimerdinger holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
4.9Locke
5.8Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger significantly out-farms Locke by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Heimerdinger 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
748Locke
1,136Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Locke by 388 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Locke should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Heimerdinger's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
13,117Locke
13,010Heimerdinger
Locke and Heimerdinger generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 106 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
0.7Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Locke, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Heimerdinger coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.Sustain
1,084Locke
455Heimerdinger
Locke vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 628 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Locke can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Heimerdinger is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Heimerdinger, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Locke Build Against Heimerdinger
Boots
Core Items
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Heimerdinger are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Locke an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Heimerdinger. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Heimerdinger matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Locke
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Locke50.0%
Heimerdinger50.0%♕
Late Game
Heimerdinger
65.0%
+30.0% advantage
Locke35.0%Heimerdinger65.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Locke and Heimerdinger, with Locke holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Heimerdinger is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 65.0% win rate — 30.0 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Heimerdinger, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Locke has the edge early, but Heimerdinger gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Locke Runes Against Heimerdinger
Domination
Resolve
23.1% WR
The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Heimerdinger in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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 Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?
Heimerdinger wins the Locke vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Locke's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.15.
How does Locke do against Heimerdinger in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Heimerdinger in the late game?
In the late game, Heimerdinger takes over the Locke vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 65.0% win rate compared to 35.0%. Heimerdinger scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Heimerdinger matchup?
Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Locke with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.15. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Heimerdinger?
The best Locke build against Heimerdinger includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Heimerdinger?
The best Locke runes against Heimerdinger use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 23.1% win rate in the Locke vs Heimerdinger matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Heimerdinger?
No, Locke struggles against Heimerdinger with only a 40.0% win rate. Heimerdinger has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Heimerdinger's lead.
How do I play Locke against Heimerdinger?
When playing Locke against Heimerdinger, play cautiously and avoid Heimerdinger's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Heimerdinger has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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