Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
3.7%
Lockevs Sylas
Patch26.17
Matches693,760
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedSep 3, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Locke vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Sylas wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Locke based on 96 games. Sylas 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 Sylas 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
43.8% WR
VS
Sylas
56.3% WR
Who Wins the Locke vs Sylas Matchup?
Winner
Sylas
Matches: 96
43.8%
56.3%
4.9
4.7
871
884
12,304
11,378
372
322
595
790
0.5
0.8
47.7%
52.3%
40.4%
59.6%
Locke vs Sylas Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 96 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Locke's 43.8%, giving Sylas a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Sylas 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 crowd control, where Sylas leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sylas 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 Sylas 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 Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown
Sylas is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Sylas holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
4.9Locke
4.7Sylas
Locke and Sylas farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
871Locke
884Sylas
Damage output is virtually even between Locke and Sylas, with only 12 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.Economy
12,304Locke
11,378Sylas
Locke generates a commanding 926 more gold per game than Sylas. This substantial economic advantage means Locke consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sylas should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.5Locke
0.8Sylas
Sylas provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Locke, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Sylas coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.Sustain
966Locke
1,113Sylas
Sylas heals and mitigates 146 more damage per minute than Locke, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Sylas to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Locke.Best Locke Build Against Sylas
Boots
Core Items
Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Sylas 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sylas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Sylas matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Sylas
52.3%
+4.5% advantage
Locke47.7%
Sylas52.3%♕
Late Game
Sylas
59.6%
+19.2% advantage
Locke40.4%Sylas59.6%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Sylas has a meaningful 52.3% win rate, outperforming Locke by 4.5 percentage points. Sylas players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
Sylas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 59.6% win rate — 19.2 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Sylas 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 Sylas
Domination
Resolve
45.9% WR
The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Sylas in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Locke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.97% | 148 | 5.7 | 826 | 12,367 | 53.6% | 43.0% | |
| 51.75% | 143 | 5.7 | 841 | 12,126 | 56.7% | 47.4% | |
| 43.26% | 141 | 5.7 | 910 | 12,779 | 43.8% | 42.6% | |
| 46.09% | 128 | 5.5 | 796 | 12,116 | 52.5% | 40.6% | |
| 43.27% | 104 | 5.7 | 862 | 13,036 | 48.7% | 40.0% | |
| 48.08% | 104 | 5.3 | 897 | 13,440 | 56.8% | 43.3% | |
| 44.23% | 104 | 5.3 | 800 | 12,346 | 37.2% | 49.2% | |
| 49.48% | 97 | 5.5 | 808 | 12,450 | 46.9% | 52.1% | |
| 51.04% | 96 | 5.6 | 808 | 12,541 | 62.2% | 41.2% | |
| 43.75% | 96 | 4.9 | 871 | 12,304 | 47.7% | 40.4% | |
| 46.81% | 94 | 5.7 | 856 | 12,942 | 46.0% | 47.7% | |
| 50.59% | 85 | 5.3 | 859 | 13,635 | 65.4% | 44.1% | |
| 35.71% | 84 | 5.5 | 837 | 12,128 | 41.5% | 30.2% | |
| 43.84% | 73 | 5.3 | 763 | 11,718 | 45.2% | 42.9% | |
| 57.53% | 73 | 5.5 | 922 | 13,442 | 56.3% | 58.5% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 5.6 | 827 | 12,905 | 57.1% | 39.4% | |
| 49.18% | 61 | 5.3 | 829 | 12,347 | 64.0% | 38.9% | |
| 50.00% | 60 | 5.6 | 751 | 12,813 | 65.4% | 38.2% | |
| 42.37% | 59 | 4.9 | 747 | 12,388 | 42.3% | 42.4% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 5.3 | 848 | 11,894 | 57.6% | 40.0% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 5.0 | 806 | 11,755 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 51.85% | 54 | 5.3 | 874 | 13,579 | 45.5% | 56.3% | |
| 48.08% | 52 | 5.2 | 986 | 12,808 | 44.0% | 51.9% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 5.8 | 884 | 13,492 | 55.6% | 52.0% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 5.2 | 936 | 12,416 | 52.9% | 47.8% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 5.7 | 774 | 12,479 | 47.6% | 66.7% | |
| 38.46% | 39 | 5.9 | 789 | 12,549 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 1.0 | 646 | 12,685 | 42.9% | 34.8% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 5.8 | 886 | 12,452 | 47.1% | 57.9% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 4.8 | 788 | 13,178 | 62.5% | 55.0% | |
| 31.43% | 35 | 4.5 | 832 | 13,025 | 23.1% | 36.4% | |
| 32.35% | 34 | 5.3 | 779 | 13,147 | 41.7% | 27.3% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 4.7 | 760 | 12,184 | 47.1% | 37.5% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 5.7 | 837 | 10,793 | 61.1% | 53.3% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 5.2 | 868 | 13,060 | 58.3% | 55.0% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 1.6 | 685 | 14,444 | 42.9% | 47.1% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 5.4 | 830 | 12,947 | 75.0% | 26.1% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 4.6 | 841 | 11,940 | 55.6% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.8 | 698 | 13,430 | 41.7% | 55.6% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 5.8 | 970 | 12,750 | 54.5% | 27.8% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 5.7 | 806 | 12,640 | 75.0% | 35.0% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 4.5 | 887 | 12,411 | 53.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.9 | 707 | 12,042 | 53.9% | 46.1% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 4.3 | 819 | 13,039 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 5.3 | 961 | 14,685 | 75.0% | 52.9% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 5.8 | 840 | 11,130 | 60.0% | 58.3% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.4 | 774 | 14,720 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.3 | 745 | 10,269 | 46.1% | 28.6% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 5.3 | 944 | 14,124 | 28.6% | 75.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.2 | 789 | 13,598 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 3.9 | 835 | 11,801 | 50.0% | 77.8% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.7 | 805 | 11,715 | 80.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 5.3 | 830 | 12,089 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.4 | 745 | 15,548 | 100.0% | 46.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.4 | 701 | 12,095 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 712 | 14,160 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.1 | 740 | 11,345 | 16.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.2 | 694 | 14,482 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 4.8 | 755 | 12,355 | 33.3% | 11.1% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 5.6 | 858 | 12,371 | 85.7% | 37.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.1 | 637 | 12,738 | 57.1% | 28.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.4 | 835 | 9,303 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.8 | 806 | 10,961 | 30.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.7 | 839 | 13,048 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 5.5 | 793 | 12,504 | 14.3% | 28.6% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 4.1 | 765 | 12,758 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.8 | 930 | 14,490 | 57.1% | 83.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 3.1 | 693 | 10,411 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.6 | 764 | 12,112 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 5.5 | 687 | 10,065 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.0 | 926 | 13,033 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.8 | 667 | 12,832 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 661 | 14,333 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 5.8 | 892 | 13,543 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.5 | 941 | 13,821 | 83.3% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.6 | 762 | 13,116 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.5 | 605 | 10,648 | 20.0% | 16.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.5 | 724 | 12,167 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.1 | 896 | 13,608 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.9 | 1,041 | 14,198 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 599 | 13,223 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.2 | 1,082 | 11,484 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 817 | 12,446 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 855 | 12,291 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 1,022 | 12,969 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 814 | 13,305 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.1 | 687 | 10,599 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.0 | 801 | 12,004 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.5 | 1,022 | 13,705 | 33.3% | 83.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 876 | 13,698 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.1 | 866 | 11,091 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 555 | 13,891 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 8 | 4.5 | 657 | 9,475 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 730 | 13,686 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.8 | 954 | 13,486 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.6 | 704 | 12,904 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.0 | 781 | 14,814 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.1 | 982 | 13,406 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 3.0 | 737 | 12,400 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.2 | 755 | 12,723 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.9 | 644 | 14,647 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.9 | 528 | 12,525 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.7 | 897 | 14,158 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.6 | 808 | 12,528 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.7 | 999 | 13,490 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.9 | 623 | 11,083 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.9 | 522 | 11,311 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.3 | 1,167 | 14,862 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.8 | 859 | 13,215 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.6 | 924 | 13,536 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.6 | 966 | 10,976 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.4 | 793 | 11,915 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 660 | 13,942 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 684 | 12,823 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 821 | 15,216 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 865 | 14,243 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 828 | 12,854 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 921 | 7,706 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 762 | 11,237 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Locke vs Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Sylas in League of Legends?
Sylas wins the Locke vs Sylas matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Locke's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 96 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Locke do against Sylas in the early game?
In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Locke with a 52.3% win rate versus 47.7%. Sylas players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Locke do against Sylas in the late game?
In the late game, Sylas takes over the Locke vs Sylas matchup with a 59.6% win rate compared to 40.4%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Sylas matchup?
Sylas wins the matchup against Locke with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 96 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Sylas?
The best Locke build against Sylas includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Lich Bane with Swiftmarch. 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 Sylas?
The best Locke runes against Sylas use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 45.9% win rate in the Locke vs Sylas matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Sylas?
No, Locke struggles against Sylas with only a 43.8% win rate. Sylas has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sylas's lead.
How do I play Locke against Sylas?
When playing Locke against Sylas, play cautiously and avoid Sylas's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Sylas has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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