Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
4.8%
Lockevs Mordekaiser
Patch26.16
Matches1,860,540
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Locke vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Mordekaiser wins with a 55.0% win rate (+10.0%) over Locke based on 20 games. Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser 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
45.0% WR
VS
Mordekaiser
55.0% WR
Who Wins the Locke vs Mordekaiser Matchup?
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 20
45.0%
55.0%
4.6
4.8
812
976
13,190
13,187
418
463
677
1,497
0.5
0.7
44.4%
55.6%
45.5%
54.5%
Locke vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 20 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 55.0% win rate compared to Locke's 45.0%, giving Mordekaiser a 10.0 percentage point advantage. Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser leads by 865 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown
Mordekaiser is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Mordekaiser holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
4.6Locke
4.8Mordekaiser
Locke and Mordekaiser farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
812Locke
976Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser heavily out-damages Locke by 164 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 Mordekaiser's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
13,190Locke
13,187Mordekaiser
Locke and Mordekaiser generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 3 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.Utility
0.5Locke
0.7Mordekaiser
Both Locke and Mordekaiser provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,095Locke
1,960Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Locke, healing and mitigating 865 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Locke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Locke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Locke Build Against Mordekaiser
Boots
Core Items
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Mordekaiser 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 33.3% win rate across 6 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Locke the best chance to compete against Mordekaiser. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Mordekaiser matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Mordekaiser
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Locke44.4%
Mordekaiser55.6%♕
Late Game
Mordekaiser
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Locke45.5%Mordekaiser54.5%Mordekaiser dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Mordekaiser can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Mordekaiser is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Mordekaiser, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser
Domination
Precision
50.0% WR
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Mordekaiser in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Locke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.16. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.85% | 165 | 5.7 | 833 | 12,052 | 48.1% | 41.9% | |
| 48.41% | 157 | 5.1 | 758 | 12,450 | 53.4% | 44.0% | |
| 42.00% | 150 | 5.6 | 844 | 13,124 | 34.9% | 47.6% | |
| 47.37% | 133 | 4.5 | 827 | 12,289 | 50.0% | 44.9% | |
| 44.19% | 129 | 5.3 | 827 | 11,975 | 44.1% | 44.3% | |
| 51.18% | 127 | 5.4 | 865 | 13,063 | 50.0% | 51.9% | |
| 50.00% | 126 | 5.5 | 923 | 12,936 | 55.6% | 44.4% | |
| 54.70% | 117 | 5.6 | 829 | 13,132 | 57.5% | 52.9% | |
| 48.11% | 106 | 5.5 | 886 | 12,992 | 40.7% | 55.8% | |
| 39.60% | 101 | 4.7 | 758 | 11,989 | 38.5% | 40.8% | |
| 41.00% | 100 | 5.7 | 708 | 11,815 | 43.8% | 38.5% | |
| 50.53% | 95 | 4.5 | 932 | 13,932 | 45.7% | 53.3% | |
| 36.96% | 92 | 5.2 | 837 | 12,322 | 37.5% | 36.5% | |
| 43.82% | 89 | 5.4 | 841 | 13,430 | 36.4% | 48.2% | |
| 52.33% | 86 | 5.4 | 827 | 12,006 | 61.2% | 40.5% | |
| 58.02% | 81 | 5.5 | 803 | 12,306 | 56.8% | 59.1% | |
| 44.30% | 79 | 1.1 | 682 | 12,463 | 47.2% | 41.9% | |
| 43.24% | 74 | 4.1 | 738 | 12,349 | 46.9% | 40.5% | |
| 43.94% | 66 | 4.9 | 901 | 12,579 | 43.3% | 44.4% | |
| 64.06% | 64 | 5.4 | 792 | 11,970 | 61.3% | 66.7% | |
| 61.90% | 63 | 5.7 | 921 | 13,230 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 5.4 | 804 | 11,568 | 40.0% | 54.8% | |
| 54.24% | 59 | 5.4 | 896 | 13,867 | 53.3% | 54.5% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 1.2 | 659 | 12,022 | 48.0% | 39.4% | |
| 57.89% | 57 | 5.4 | 817 | 12,185 | 56.7% | 59.3% | |
| 47.37% | 57 | 5.7 | 851 | 11,506 | 38.2% | 60.9% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 5.5 | 893 | 12,275 | 56.3% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 1.2 | 648 | 12,475 | 60.7% | 38.5% | |
| 42.59% | 54 | 1.3 | 668 | 12,215 | 40.0% | 44.8% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 1.0 | 667 | 13,525 | 47.4% | 35.5% | |
| 41.67% | 48 | 5.9 | 865 | 13,065 | 47.6% | 37.0% | |
| 36.96% | 46 | 5.7 | 974 | 12,615 | 31.6% | 40.7% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 5.5 | 844 | 11,522 | 64.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 3.5 | 818 | 13,101 | 42.1% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 5.3 | 851 | 11,983 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 3.9 | 738 | 11,888 | 56.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 39 | 4.5 | 914 | 12,795 | 42.9% | 28.0% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 5.7 | 791 | 13,651 | 45.5% | 40.7% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 5.6 | 908 | 11,865 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 1.1 | 689 | 12,254 | 38.9% | 33.3% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.4 | 710 | 13,810 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 25.71% | 35 | 1.1 | 641 | 13,893 | 20.0% | 28.0% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 4.5 | 733 | 11,047 | 61.1% | 41.2% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 1.1 | 665 | 12,747 | 52.6% | 43.8% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 5.4 | 802 | 12,081 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 1.2 | 740 | 15,058 | 63.6% | 52.4% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.3 | 757 | 14,036 | 8.3% | 57.9% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 5.3 | 791 | 12,381 | 73.3% | 64.3% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 4.9 | 766 | 12,947 | 45.5% | 41.2% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 1.0 | 680 | 12,320 | 53.3% | 23.1% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 5.7 | 913 | 12,579 | 40.0% | 58.3% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.0 | 1,010 | 13,572 | 61.5% | 53.9% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 685 | 13,489 | 62.5% | 29.4% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 633 | 12,713 | 36.4% | 64.3% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 5.4 | 854 | 12,846 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.4 | 709 | 12,296 | 53.9% | 25.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.8 | 792 | 15,360 | 42.9% | 46.1% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 743 | 12,307 | 20.0% | 60.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 4.6 | 812 | 13,190 | 44.4% | 45.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 3.0 | 708 | 11,621 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.2 | 748 | 11,917 | 55.6% | 27.3% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.6 | 1,020 | 14,805 | 40.0% | 46.7% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 4.8 | 772 | 12,468 | 28.6% | 41.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.3 | 738 | 15,107 | 75.0% | 46.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.0 | 861 | 14,161 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.5 | 776 | 13,800 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 5.5 | 860 | 13,105 | 57.1% | 81.8% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.3 | 757 | 11,465 | 36.4% | 28.6% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.0 | 752 | 13,658 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.6 | 1,001 | 13,823 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.5 | 919 | 13,786 | 33.3% | 36.4% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 4.9 | 745 | 12,081 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 4.8 | 966 | 11,779 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 5.2 | 831 | 13,940 | 40.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 4.8 | 995 | 13,806 | 55.6% | 42.9% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 744 | 14,781 | 57.1% | 77.8% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.2 | 960 | 14,426 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 4.0 | 746 | 11,997 | 30.0% | 33.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.4 | 885 | 14,751 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.6 | 974 | 12,409 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 4.9 | 708 | 10,485 | 44.4% | 16.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.1 | 800 | 12,869 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.5 | 714 | 12,305 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 3.4 | 820 | 11,976 | 20.0% | 22.2% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.0 | 922 | 14,882 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 4.9 | 718 | 11,440 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 84.62% | 13 | 5.1 | 945 | 12,856 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 4.5 | 1,016 | 11,826 | 44.4% | 75.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.0 | 1,071 | 13,892 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.3 | 824 | 11,981 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.7 | 822 | 12,374 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 768 | 12,197 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.2 | 829 | 12,841 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.0 | 745 | 12,525 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.3 | 986 | 15,917 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 3.6 | 773 | 11,355 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.0 | 952 | 12,315 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.4 | 627 | 12,986 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.1 | 982 | 14,890 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 9.09% | 11 | 4.9 | 683 | 9,979 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.6 | 815 | 15,928 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 779 | 14,316 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 626 | 14,290 | 50.0% | 12.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 631 | 11,155 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 0.6 | 765 | 13,342 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.0 | 868 | 15,216 | 100.0% | 44.4% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.2 | 802 | 12,667 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.6 | 726 | 14,516 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.7 | 913 | 12,581 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.9 | 601 | 12,528 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.9 | 865 | 11,510 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 637 | 11,528 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.0 | 808 | 11,160 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.9 | 733 | 9,605 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.3 | 840 | 11,431 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.7 | 538 | 9,481 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 954 | 16,909 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 610 | 13,064 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 696 | 11,647 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 1,053 | 16,399 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 865 | 10,931 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 817 | 17,550 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 1,056 | 13,610 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,165 | 16,756 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 866 | 13,316 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 877 | 15,387 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 904 | 14,936 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 902 | 13,275 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 776 | 10,813 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 797 | 11,879 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 913 | 11,040 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 979 | 12,109 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
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Locke vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?
Mordekaiser wins the Locke vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to Locke's 45.0%, a 10.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 20 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Locke do against Mordekaiser in the early game?
In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Locke with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Mordekaiser players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Locke do against Mordekaiser in the late game?
In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Locke vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Mordekaiser matchup?
Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Locke with a 55.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 10.0 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 20 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Mordekaiser?
The best Locke build against Mordekaiser includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Mordekaiser?
The best Locke runes against Mordekaiser use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Locke vs Mordekaiser matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Mordekaiser?
No, Locke struggles against Mordekaiser with only a 45.0% win rate. Mordekaiser has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Mordekaiser's lead.
How do I play Locke against Mordekaiser?
When playing Locke against Mordekaiser, play cautiously and avoid Mordekaiser's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Mordekaiser has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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