Lockevs Kalista
Locke vs Kalista is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Kalista wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Locke based on 10 games. Kalista 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 Kalista 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 Kalista Matchup?
Locke vs Kalista Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Kalista matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Kalista wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Locke's 30.0%, giving Kalista a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Kalista 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 sustain, where Locke leads by 377 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kalista 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 Kalista 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 Kalista Laning Phase Breakdown
Kalista is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Kalista holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Locke Build Against Kalista
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kalista, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Kalista 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kalista. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Kalista matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Locke25.0%
Kalista75.0%Locke33.3%Kalista66.7%Kalista 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 Kalista can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Kalista is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Kalista, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Kalista 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 Kalista
Domination
Resolve
The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Kalista 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.21% | 290 | 5.4 | 844 | 11,813 | 45.7% | 46.6% | |
| 40.43% | 282 | 4.6 | 877 | 11,542 | 36.8% | 44.2% | |
| 43.21% | 280 | 5.6 | 836 | 12,047 | 48.5% | 38.2% | |
| 49.28% | 276 | 5.3 | 846 | 11,584 | 51.6% | 47.3% | |
| 50.58% | 257 | 5.5 | 951 | 11,889 | 56.7% | 45.3% | |
| 45.50% | 222 | 5.5 | 834 | 12,758 | 50.6% | 42.7% | |
| 40.29% | 206 | 3.9 | 803 | 12,076 | 33.3% | 46.0% | |
| 40.39% | 203 | 5.0 | 822 | 11,966 | 47.4% | 36.2% | |
| 38.69% | 199 | 5.3 | 758 | 11,635 | 44.2% | 34.5% | |
| 40.11% | 187 | 4.9 | 772 | 11,755 | 45.5% | 36.4% | |
| 47.78% | 180 | 5.3 | 862 | 11,975 | 49.4% | 46.3% | |
| 46.51% | 172 | 5.3 | 904 | 12,458 | 50.6% | 43.2% | |
| 44.38% | 169 | 5.3 | 863 | 11,742 | 48.7% | 40.9% | |
| 43.79% | 169 | 5.7 | 861 | 12,103 | 37.5% | 48.5% | |
| 46.10% | 154 | 4.5 | 820 | 11,954 | 41.1% | 50.6% | |
| 45.45% | 154 | 4.6 | 875 | 12,100 | 49.3% | 42.0% | |
| 42.42% | 132 | 5.6 | 820 | 12,235 | 40.4% | 44.0% | |
| 50.38% | 131 | 5.4 | 802 | 11,700 | 47.5% | 52.9% | |
| 39.68% | 126 | 1.2 | 724 | 12,927 | 46.9% | 35.1% | |
| 47.58% | 124 | 5.7 | 865 | 12,274 | 51.9% | 44.3% | |
| 50.83% | 120 | 5.1 | 862 | 12,554 | 46.1% | 54.4% | |
| 41.03% | 117 | 5.5 | 855 | 11,171 | 42.3% | 39.1% | |
| 49.57% | 115 | 5.4 | 832 | 12,012 | 54.0% | 46.1% | |
| 43.86% | 114 | 5.5 | 978 | 12,014 | 43.6% | 44.1% | |
| 31.58% | 114 | 1.3 | 663 | 12,440 | 29.8% | 32.8% | |
| 37.27% | 110 | 1.0 | 641 | 11,995 | 38.5% | 36.2% | |
| 48.62% | 109 | 5.4 | 850 | 12,082 | 45.5% | 51.9% | |
| 37.50% | 104 | 5.5 | 896 | 12,225 | 37.3% | 37.7% | |
| 50.49% | 103 | 5.5 | 855 | 12,080 | 71.7% | 33.3% | |
| 35.00% | 100 | 1.1 | 684 | 12,478 | 37.1% | 33.9% | |
| 46.24% | 93 | 3.7 | 862 | 13,518 | 41.9% | 48.4% | |
| 44.83% | 87 | 1.1 | 685 | 11,918 | 47.7% | 41.9% | |
| 39.76% | 83 | 1.2 | 727 | 14,327 | 37.5% | 40.3% | |
| 48.15% | 81 | 5.5 | 841 | 12,093 | 63.6% | 37.5% | |
| 54.43% | 79 | 5.6 | 897 | 12,436 | 65.0% | 43.6% | |
| 46.75% | 77 | 5.7 | 894 | 12,554 | 42.3% | 49.0% | |
| 41.89% | 74 | 1.3 | 680 | 12,491 | 38.7% | 44.2% | |
| 41.10% | 73 | 4.5 | 897 | 12,748 | 52.0% | 35.4% | |
| 39.73% | 73 | 5.6 | 818 | 11,803 | 48.4% | 33.3% | |
| 31.94% | 72 | 2.4 | 781 | 13,152 | 30.8% | 32.6% | |
| 42.25% | 71 | 1.0 | 711 | 12,216 | 48.5% | 36.8% | |
| 50.70% | 71 | 5.1 | 857 | 11,531 | 50.0% | 51.5% | |
| 35.71% | 70 | 1.3 | 683 | 12,894 | 37.5% | 34.2% | |
| 42.86% | 70 | 2.7 | 703 | 12,103 | 32.4% | 54.5% | |
| 52.17% | 69 | 4.3 | 822 | 12,315 | 53.3% | 51.3% | |
| 44.93% | 69 | 5.5 | 847 | 11,508 | 45.5% | 44.4% | |
| 30.88% | 68 | 1.2 | 628 | 13,252 | 31.6% | 30.6% | |
| 41.79% | 67 | 1.8 | 724 | 13,205 | 46.4% | 38.5% | |
| 40.00% | 65 | 5.5 | 879 | 11,765 | 63.3% | 20.0% | |
| 42.19% | 64 | 4.7 | 702 | 11,560 | 51.9% | 35.1% | |
| 52.38% | 63 | 4.3 | 796 | 11,875 | 51.7% | 52.9% | |
| 33.33% | 63 | 1.4 | 641 | 11,963 | 44.8% | 23.5% | |
| 42.62% | 61 | 5.4 | 904 | 10,656 | 46.9% | 37.9% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 4.3 | 823 | 11,218 | 40.7% | 55.6% | |
| 35.19% | 54 | 1.0 | 613 | 11,558 | 29.0% | 43.5% | |
| 42.31% | 52 | 4.8 | 869 | 12,104 | 35.7% | 50.0% | |
| 38.00% | 50 | 5.7 | 851 | 12,166 | 46.7% | 34.3% | |
| 32.65% | 49 | 3.0 | 774 | 12,105 | 30.0% | 34.5% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 4.8 | 935 | 12,356 | 55.0% | 48.1% | |
| 39.13% | 46 | 4.8 | 808 | 11,584 | 47.1% | 34.5% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 4.0 | 785 | 11,631 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 56.82% | 44 | 5.7 | 881 | 11,660 | 58.3% | 55.0% | |
| 40.91% | 44 | 5.7 | 819 | 12,803 | 46.7% | 37.9% | |
| 41.86% | 43 | 5.3 | 668 | 10,899 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 2.9 | 761 | 11,870 | 35.0% | 63.6% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 5.1 | 895 | 12,096 | 57.9% | 36.4% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 4.8 | 830 | 12,140 | 60.0% | 32.0% | |
| 25.64% | 39 | 4.6 | 1,007 | 12,584 | 33.3% | 22.2% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 1.0 | 676 | 11,589 | 39.1% | 46.7% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 2.1 | 741 | 12,629 | 28.6% | 45.8% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 5.2 | 891 | 12,285 | 62.5% | 45.5% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 1.1 | 645 | 12,759 | 53.9% | 36.0% | |
| 27.03% | 37 | 4.5 | 818 | 12,675 | 25.0% | 28.0% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 5.4 | 778 | 12,354 | 50.0% | 52.2% | |
| 25.71% | 35 | 1.6 | 595 | 11,461 | 18.8% | 31.6% | |
| 34.29% | 35 | 1.2 | 704 | 11,590 | 29.4% | 38.9% | |
| 37.14% | 35 | 0.8 | 663 | 12,202 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 35 | 0.9 | 634 | 11,315 | 38.9% | 17.6% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 5.2 | 849 | 13,147 | 53.9% | 57.1% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 3.9 | 820 | 14,132 | 33.3% | 51.9% | |
| 24.24% | 33 | 1.4 | 681 | 13,665 | 7.1% | 36.8% | |
| 34.38% | 32 | 5.1 | 987 | 12,804 | 44.4% | 30.4% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 5.0 | 784 | 11,481 | 54.5% | 33.3% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.0 | 950 | 12,513 | 75.0% | 21.1% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 5.4 | 960 | 12,688 | 53.3% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 4.4 | 844 | 12,564 | 38.5% | 41.2% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.3 | 744 | 12,564 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 5.1 | 816 | 11,512 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 5.7 | 893 | 12,834 | 61.5% | 62.5% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 1.8 | 823 | 12,090 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 5.2 | 782 | 11,930 | 28.6% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.4 | 731 | 11,575 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 0.9 | 740 | 13,138 | 35.7% | 58.3% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 644 | 12,198 | 36.4% | 35.7% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 4.8 | 907 | 11,684 | 63.6% | 21.4% | |
| 32.00% | 25 | 4.5 | 791 | 11,869 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 4.5 | 898 | 12,307 | 55.6% | 56.3% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 5.8 | 712 | 10,625 | 33.3% | 46.1% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 5.1 | 792 | 12,334 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 4.7 | 722 | 11,870 | 45.5% | 57.1% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 3.5 | 777 | 12,000 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 746 | 12,855 | 46.1% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 3.7 | 727 | 11,857 | 30.0% | 42.9% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 2.7 | 674 | 10,635 | 27.3% | 53.9% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 3.1 | 673 | 11,088 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 5.8 | 883 | 11,075 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 5.2 | 593 | 9,323 | 27.3% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 4.5 | 785 | 11,510 | 22.2% | 41.7% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 2.5 | 730 | 10,080 | 46.1% | 14.3% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 5.5 | 730 | 11,586 | 33.3% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 4.1 | 762 | 10,373 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 5.7 | 857 | 13,214 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 4.9 | 878 | 10,292 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 5.7 | 715 | 9,804 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 5.2 | 887 | 11,851 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.8 | 693 | 12,906 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 5.5 | 674 | 10,669 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 5.2 | 930 | 14,524 | 87.5% | 33.3% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.4 | 740 | 13,896 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 4.9 | 995 | 14,377 | 20.0% | 36.4% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.5 | 934 | 13,421 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 5.5 | 782 | 11,773 | 22.2% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 5.6 | 852 | 10,987 | 12.5% | 28.6% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 2.3 | 552 | 11,709 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 2.5 | 657 | 11,368 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 2.3 | 569 | 8,446 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.9 | 788 | 10,761 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 1.4 | 678 | 12,495 | 16.7% | 22.2% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 3.0 | 764 | 12,598 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.3 | 731 | 11,481 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.8 | 811 | 11,558 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.0 | 795 | 12,687 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.5 | 656 | 10,322 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 4.8 | 681 | 10,892 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 0.8 | 584 | 11,523 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.3 | 750 | 13,082 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 828 | 14,944 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 805 | 12,947 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 5.0 | 971 | 12,463 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.0 | 697 | 10,685 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.2 | 932 | 15,810 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.9 | 822 | 12,012 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.2 | 791 | 10,595 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.1 | 739 | 11,498 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.6 | 669 | 8,995 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.0 | 714 | 13,097 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.3 | 923 | 12,860 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.0 | 792 | 11,966 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.5 | 862 | 10,498 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.0 | 683 | 11,036 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.7 | 977 | 13,781 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.2 | 548 | 11,278 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.5 | 797 | 10,974 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.7 | 786 | 13,254 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.0 | 1,022 | 12,408 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 906 | 13,038 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Locke vs Kalista - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Kalista in League of Legends?
Kalista wins the Locke vs Kalista matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Locke's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Locke do against Kalista in the early game?
In the early game, Kalista has the advantage against Locke with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Kalista players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Locke do against Kalista in the late game?
In the late game, Kalista takes over the Locke vs Kalista matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Kalista scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Kalista matchup?
Kalista wins the matchup against Locke with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Kalista is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Kalista?
The best Locke build against Kalista includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane 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 Kalista?
The best Locke runes against Kalista use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 42.9% win rate in the Locke vs Kalista matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Kalista?
No, Locke struggles against Kalista with only a 30.0% win rate. Kalista has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kalista's lead.
How do I play Locke against Kalista?
When playing Locke against Kalista, play cautiously and avoid Kalista's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Kalista has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.