Win Rate
45.3%
Pick Rate
5.3%
Lockevs Jayce
Patch26.15
Matches1,741,960
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 22, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Locke vs Jayce is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.15. Jayce wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Locke based on 21 games. Jayce 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 Jayce 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
42.9% WR
VS
Jayce
57.1% WR
Who Wins the Locke vs Jayce Matchup?
Winner
Jayce
Matches: 21
42.9%
57.1%
3.8
4.8
842
1,173
13,253
14,720
377
175
612
751
0.4
0.6
25.0%
75.0%
53.9%
46.1%
Locke vs Jayce Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Jayce matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Jayce wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Locke's 42.9%, giving Jayce a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jayce controls the early laning stage, but Locke outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jayce 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 damage output, where Jayce leads by 331 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jayce 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 Jayce 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 Jayce Laning Phase Breakdown
Jayce is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Jayce holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
3.8Locke
4.8Jayce
Jayce significantly out-farms Locke by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jayce 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
842Locke
1,173Jayce
Jayce heavily out-damages Locke by 331 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 Jayce's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
13,253Locke
14,720Jayce
Jayce generates a commanding 1,467 more gold per game than Locke. This substantial economic advantage means Jayce consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Locke should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.4Locke
0.6Jayce
Both Locke and Jayce 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
989Locke
925Jayce
Locke heals and mitigates 64 more damage per minute than Jayce, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Locke to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Jayce.Best Locke Build Against Jayce
Boots
Core Items
Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Jayce, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Jayce 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 has a 37.5% win rate across 8 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Locke the best chance to compete against Jayce. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Jayce matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Jayce
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Locke25.0%
Jayce75.0%♕
Late Game
Locke
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Locke53.9%Jayce46.1%Jayce dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Jayce 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 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Jayce. 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: Jayce 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 Jayce
Domination
Resolve
33.3% WR
The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Jayce 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 Jayce - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Jayce in League of Legends?
Jayce wins the Locke vs Jayce matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Locke's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.15.
How does Locke do against Jayce in the early game?
In the early game, Jayce has the advantage against Locke with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Jayce players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Locke do against Jayce in the late game?
In the late game, Locke takes over the Locke vs Jayce matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Locke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Jayce matchup?
Jayce wins the matchup against Locke with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.15. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Jayce is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Jayce?
The best Locke build against Jayce includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane with Swiftmarch. This build achieves a 37.5% 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 Jayce?
The best Locke runes against Jayce use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Locke vs Jayce matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Jayce?
No, Locke struggles against Jayce with only a 42.9% win rate. Jayce has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jayce's lead.
How do I play Locke against Jayce?
When playing Locke against Jayce, play cautiously and avoid Jayce's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Jayce in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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