Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
4.8%
Lockevs Sion
Patch26.16
Matches1,860,540
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 27, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Locke vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Sion wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Locke based on 16 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Sion scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Locke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Locke vs Sion 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
37.5% WR
VS
Sion
62.5% WR
Who Wins the Locke vs Sion Matchup?
Winner
Sion
Matches: 16
37.5%
62.5%
4.8
5.8
966
768
11,779
11,642
393
318
600
2,166
0.6
1.4
50.0%
50.0%
30.0%
70.0%
Locke vs Sion Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Sion matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Sion wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Locke's 37.5%, giving Sion a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Sion outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Sion reaches their power spikes, while Sion should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sion leads by 1,490 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sion 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 Sion 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 Sion Laning Phase Breakdown
Sion is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Sion holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
4.8Locke
5.8Sion
Sion significantly out-farms Locke by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Sion 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
966Locke
768Sion
Locke heavily out-damages Sion by 199 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sion should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Locke's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
11,779Locke
11,642Sion
Locke and Sion generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 137 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.Utility
0.6Locke
1.4Sion
Sion provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Locke, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Sion coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.Sustain
993Locke
2,484Sion
Sion vastly out-sustains Locke, healing and mitigating 1,490 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion 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 Sion
Boots
Core Items
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Sion are Shadowflame, Void Staff 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 Sion. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Sion matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Locke
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Locke50.0%
Sion50.0%♕
Late Game
Sion
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Locke30.0%Sion70.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Locke and Sion, 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.
Sion is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Sion, 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 Sion 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 Sion
Domination
Resolve
33.3% WR
The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Sion 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 Sion - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Sion in League of Legends?
Sion wins the Locke vs Sion matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Locke's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Locke do against Sion in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Sion 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 Sion in the late game?
In the late game, Sion takes over the Locke vs Sion matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Sion matchup?
Sion wins the matchup against Locke with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Sion is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Sion?
The best Locke build against Sion includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Lich Bane with Sorcerer'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 Sion?
The best Locke runes against Sion use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Locke vs Sion matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Sion?
No, Locke struggles against Sion with only a 37.5% win rate. Sion has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sion's lead.
How do I play Locke against Sion?
When playing Locke against Sion, play cautiously and avoid Sion's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Sion has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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