Lockevs Sylas
Locke vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Sylas wins with a 58.8% win rate (+17.5%) over Locke based on 194 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.
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 Sylas Matchup?
Locke vs Sylas Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 194 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 58.8% win rate compared to Locke's 41.2%, giving Sylas a 17.5 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.
Best Locke Build Against Sylas
Sorcerer's Shoes 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 Shadowflame, Banshee's Veil 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 6 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
Locke34.6%
Sylas65.3%Locke48.4%Sylas51.6%Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 65.3% win rate — a 30.7 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Sylas can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Sylas takes over with a 51.6% win rate, leading Locke by 3.2 percentage points. Sylas scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
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
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 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.24% | 194 | 4.6 | 872 | 11,483 | 34.6% | 48.4% | |
| 45.79% | 190 | 5.3 | 821 | 11,513 | 47.1% | 44.8% | |
| 41.90% | 179 | 5.6 | 845 | 11,976 | 48.3% | 35.6% | |
| 50.28% | 177 | 5.3 | 848 | 11,452 | 53.9% | 47.5% | |
| 51.46% | 171 | 5.4 | 960 | 11,713 | 56.6% | 47.4% | |
| 41.10% | 146 | 4.0 | 831 | 12,395 | 31.8% | 48.2% | |
| 45.32% | 139 | 5.5 | 839 | 12,607 | 43.4% | 46.5% | |
| 36.57% | 134 | 4.8 | 769 | 11,907 | 38.5% | 35.4% | |
| 51.13% | 133 | 5.3 | 870 | 12,093 | 57.9% | 46.0% | |
| 45.97% | 124 | 5.4 | 932 | 12,575 | 47.1% | 45.2% | |
| 36.89% | 122 | 4.9 | 824 | 12,188 | 46.1% | 32.5% | |
| 38.66% | 119 | 5.3 | 787 | 11,980 | 46.9% | 32.9% | |
| 44.44% | 108 | 5.7 | 853 | 12,081 | 39.5% | 47.7% | |
| 43.69% | 103 | 4.6 | 796 | 11,621 | 44.2% | 43.1% | |
| 46.53% | 101 | 5.2 | 849 | 11,840 | 60.5% | 36.2% | |
| 41.24% | 97 | 4.6 | 863 | 11,930 | 44.4% | 38.5% | |
| 43.30% | 97 | 1.2 | 731 | 12,855 | 47.4% | 40.7% | |
| 39.36% | 94 | 5.6 | 766 | 11,912 | 35.9% | 41.8% | |
| 47.25% | 91 | 5.4 | 813 | 11,663 | 42.5% | 51.0% | |
| 36.05% | 86 | 5.5 | 851 | 11,201 | 42.3% | 26.5% | |
| 51.76% | 85 | 4.9 | 881 | 12,693 | 42.9% | 58.0% | |
| 34.12% | 85 | 1.2 | 657 | 12,615 | 34.3% | 34.0% | |
| 51.25% | 80 | 5.6 | 821 | 12,069 | 54.0% | 48.8% | |
| 48.05% | 77 | 5.6 | 882 | 12,843 | 45.2% | 50.0% | |
| 44.29% | 70 | 5.4 | 974 | 11,743 | 47.1% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 66 | 5.6 | 868 | 12,454 | 72.0% | 36.6% | |
| 50.77% | 65 | 5.2 | 821 | 11,796 | 48.5% | 53.1% | |
| 34.38% | 64 | 1.2 | 674 | 11,756 | 33.3% | 35.1% | |
| 32.81% | 64 | 5.5 | 933 | 12,205 | 31.3% | 34.4% | |
| 51.67% | 60 | 3.6 | 900 | 13,908 | 47.4% | 53.7% | |
| 41.67% | 60 | 0.9 | 637 | 12,834 | 42.3% | 41.2% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 5.5 | 826 | 11,784 | 66.7% | 41.2% | |
| 51.79% | 56 | 5.5 | 852 | 12,263 | 65.6% | 33.3% | |
| 38.18% | 55 | 1.2 | 684 | 13,314 | 35.7% | 39.0% | |
| 26.42% | 53 | 1.1 | 627 | 13,003 | 28.6% | 25.6% | |
| 37.74% | 53 | 1.2 | 625 | 11,073 | 35.7% | 40.0% | |
| 41.51% | 53 | 5.4 | 821 | 12,046 | 40.9% | 41.9% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 4.4 | 874 | 12,449 | 63.2% | 33.3% | |
| 38.46% | 52 | 5.8 | 890 | 12,585 | 33.3% | 41.9% | |
| 56.86% | 51 | 3.9 | 798 | 12,078 | 54.5% | 58.6% | |
| 35.29% | 51 | 2.6 | 691 | 11,987 | 24.1% | 50.0% | |
| 40.82% | 49 | 1.4 | 688 | 12,785 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 37.50% | 48 | 1.1 | 679 | 12,956 | 27.8% | 43.3% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 5.6 | 896 | 11,964 | 70.8% | 18.2% | |
| 42.22% | 45 | 1.9 | 743 | 12,993 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 1.1 | 685 | 11,607 | 56.5% | 36.4% | |
| 38.10% | 42 | 5.4 | 796 | 9,858 | 40.9% | 35.0% | |
| 34.15% | 41 | 2.1 | 794 | 13,395 | 33.3% | 34.6% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 5.0 | 892 | 12,276 | 52.4% | 55.0% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 5.0 | 724 | 11,804 | 44.4% | 36.4% | |
| 33.33% | 39 | 1.4 | 571 | 10,717 | 43.5% | 18.8% | |
| 60.53% | 38 | 4.2 | 836 | 11,870 | 66.7% | 55.0% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 4.6 | 847 | 12,098 | 33.3% | 52.9% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 4.8 | 937 | 12,341 | 60.0% | 54.5% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 5.3 | 832 | 10,326 | 47.6% | 46.7% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 4.3 | 822 | 11,176 | 33.3% | 65.0% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 5.8 | 913 | 12,687 | 75.0% | 30.8% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 5.9 | 889 | 11,399 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 34.38% | 32 | 1.0 | 623 | 10,285 | 26.1% | 55.6% | |
| 31.25% | 32 | 5.8 | 867 | 12,807 | 50.0% | 22.7% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 5.2 | 681 | 10,858 | 52.9% | 33.3% | |
| 31.03% | 29 | 5.0 | 866 | 13,147 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 5.2 | 955 | 12,162 | 61.5% | 37.5% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 4.8 | 777 | 11,203 | 54.5% | 35.3% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 3.6 | 833 | 12,443 | 50.0% | 29.4% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 1.1 | 736 | 12,469 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.1 | 666 | 12,589 | 44.4% | 44.4% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 4.1 | 750 | 10,946 | 53.9% | 42.9% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.6 | 706 | 12,720 | 25.0% | 58.8% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 5.2 | 931 | 12,205 | 72.7% | 28.6% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 5.1 | 909 | 14,410 | 71.4% | 61.1% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.6 | 808 | 12,338 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 4.3 | 842 | 12,927 | 77.8% | 20.0% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 0.9 | 629 | 11,717 | 40.0% | 21.4% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 4.9 | 729 | 11,467 | 55.6% | 28.6% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 2.7 | 696 | 12,732 | 12.5% | 60.0% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 5.2 | 797 | 12,371 | 25.0% | 63.6% | |
| 26.09% | 23 | 4.7 | 1,078 | 12,586 | 50.0% | 17.6% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 5.8 | 957 | 12,771 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.0 | 954 | 12,678 | 75.0% | 26.7% | |
| 21.74% | 23 | 1.2 | 664 | 13,796 | 0.0% | 35.7% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 0.8 | 722 | 13,601 | 12.5% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 5.1 | 1,064 | 12,797 | 37.5% | 30.8% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 1.4 | 688 | 10,864 | 30.8% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 4.9 | 902 | 12,484 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 4.0 | 822 | 14,044 | 25.0% | 52.9% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.6 | 865 | 12,370 | 57.1% | 35.7% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 5.0 | 799 | 11,756 | 44.4% | 72.7% | |
| 15.00% | 20 | 1.4 | 604 | 11,690 | 14.3% | 15.4% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 4.6 | 889 | 12,926 | 44.4% | 45.5% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.5 | 734 | 12,617 | 75.0% | 45.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.0 | 663 | 12,017 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.2 | 935 | 12,522 | 63.6% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.0 | 713 | 12,555 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 2.8 | 705 | 10,703 | 37.5% | 44.4% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.0 | 771 | 11,222 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 4.8 | 744 | 12,007 | 28.6% | 44.4% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.0 | 897 | 11,025 | 62.5% | 12.5% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 3.9 | 767 | 12,130 | 20.0% | 36.4% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.7 | 827 | 12,640 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 3.1 | 750 | 11,511 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 4.6 | 832 | 10,472 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.0 | 746 | 11,272 | 60.0% | 55.6% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 4.3 | 593 | 10,226 | 16.7% | 25.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 5.6 | 926 | 13,779 | 66.7% | 87.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.5 | 753 | 13,810 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 3.0 | 689 | 12,230 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 4.2 | 787 | 11,628 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.3 | 706 | 10,007 | 55.6% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 3.8 | 766 | 10,665 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.9 | 666 | 12,876 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.7 | 634 | 8,580 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 2.0 | 837 | 10,765 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.4 | 570 | 12,105 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 4.9 | 901 | 12,862 | 20.0% | 14.3% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 2.3 | 570 | 8,652 | 28.6% | 20.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.4 | 1,034 | 14,568 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.9 | 733 | 10,558 | 40.0% | 16.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.8 | 718 | 11,867 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.3 | 887 | 9,786 | 37.5% | 0.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.0 | 553 | 9,361 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.4 | 760 | 12,795 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 0.6 | 599 | 10,113 | 37.5% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 973 | 15,045 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 10.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 779 | 12,039 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 705 | 10,026 | 16.7% | 25.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 755 | 12,011 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 5.3 | 842 | 9,615 | 16.7% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.2 | 948 | 12,913 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.4 | 786 | 12,014 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 699 | 11,033 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.0 | 714 | 13,097 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.0 | 691 | 10,254 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.0 | 797 | 13,912 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.9 | 683 | 8,513 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 5.1 | 844 | 11,560 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.7 | 845 | 10,784 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.8 | 742 | 12,196 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.8 | 746 | 12,612 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 785 | 12,864 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.0 | 688 | 10,634 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 728 | 9,576 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 977 | 16,280 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 832 | 13,336 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 995 | 10,761 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 928 | 12,950 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 513 | 11,816 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,057 | 14,531 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 594 | 10,064 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 766 | 10,676 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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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 58.8% win rate compared to Locke's 41.2%, a 17.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 194 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Locke do against Sylas in the early game?
In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Locke with a 65.3% win rate versus 34.6%. 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 51.6% win rate compared to 48.4%. 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 58.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 17.5 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 194 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Sylas?
The best Locke build against Sylas includes Shadowflame, Banshee's Veil, 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 Sylas?
The best Locke runes against Sylas use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 43.0% 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 41.2% 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.