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

Lockevs Kennen

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

Locke vs Kennen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Locke wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Kennen based on 10 games. Locke 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 Kennen 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 - 70.0% win rate in this matchup
Locke
70.0% WR
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Kennen vs Locke matchup - 30.0% win rate
Kennen
30.0% WR

Who Wins the Locke vs Kennen Matchup?

Locke wins the Locke vs Kennen matchup
Winner
Locke
Matches: 10
70.0%
Win Rate
30.0%
5.6
CS / min
5.7
755
DMG / min
802
12,011
Gold / game
10,941
331
Heal / min
142
643
DMG Mitigated / min
477
0.4
CC / min
0.9
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Locke vs Kennen Matchup Summary

The Locke vs Kennen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Kennen's 30.0%, giving Locke a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Locke dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kennen 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 Kennen leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Locke players can confidently pick into Kennen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kennen away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Locke vs Kennen Laning Phase Breakdown

Kennen wins the laning phase against Locke in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.6Locke
5.7Kennen
Locke and Kennen farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
755Locke
802Kennen
Kennen deals 47 more champion damage per minute than Locke. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Locke choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kennen's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,011Locke
10,941Kennen
Locke generates a commanding 1,070 more gold per game than Kennen. This substantial economic advantage means Locke consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kennen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Locke
0.9Kennen
Kennen provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Locke, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Kennen coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
974Locke
619Kennen
Locke vastly out-sustains Kennen, healing and mitigating 355 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Locke can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kennen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kennen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Locke Build Against Kennen

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kennen, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Kennen are Stormsurge, Shadowflame 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 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kennen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Kennen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Locke
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Locke early game win rateLocke80.0%
Kennen early game win rateKennen20.0%
Late Game
Locke
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Locke late game win rateLocke60.0%
Kennen late game win rateKennen40.0%

Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Kennen. This lopsided early game means Locke 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Kennen. Extended games heavily favor Locke, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Locke holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kennen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Locke Runes Against Kennen

Domination rune tree - Locke primary runes vs KennenDomination
Electrocute - best Locke rune vs KennenSudden Impact - best Locke rune vs KennenGrisly Mementos - best Locke rune vs KennenRelentless Hunter - best Locke rune vs Kennen
Sorcery rune tree - Locke secondary runes vs KennenSorcery
Transcendence - best Locke rune vs KennenScorch - best Locke rune vs Kennen
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Locke to press their advantage against Kennen, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Kennen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Locke do against Kennen in League of Legends?

Locke wins the Locke vs Kennen matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Kennen'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 Kennen in the early game?

In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Kennen with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 Kennen in the late game?

In the late game, Locke takes over the Locke vs Kennen matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Locke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Locke vs Kennen matchup?

Locke wins the matchup against Kennen with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Locke is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Locke build against Kennen?

The best Locke build against Kennen includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Lich Bane 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 Kennen?

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

Does Locke counter Kennen?

Yes, Locke has a favorable matchup against Kennen with a 70.0% win rate. Locke strongly counters Kennen in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Locke against Kennen?

When playing Locke against Kennen, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.