Lockevs Veigar
Locke vs Veigar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Veigar wins with a 53.5% win rate (+6.9%) over Locke based on 101 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Veigar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Locke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Locke vs Veigar 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 Veigar Matchup?
Locke vs Veigar Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Veigar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 101 recent matches analyzed, Veigar wins with a 53.5% win rate compared to Locke's 46.5%, giving Veigar a 6.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Veigar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Veigar reaches their power spikes, while Veigar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Locke leads by 473 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Veigar 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 Veigar 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 Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown
Veigar is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Veigar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Locke Build Against Veigar
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Veigar, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Veigar are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Void Staff. 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 Veigar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Veigar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Locke60.5%
Veigar39.5%Locke36.2%Veigar63.8%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.5% win rate — a 20.9 percentage point lead over Veigar. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Veigar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.8% win rate — 27.6 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Veigar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Locke must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Veigar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Veigar survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Locke Runes Against Veigar
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Veigar 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 Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Veigar in League of Legends?
Veigar wins the Locke vs Veigar matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to Locke's 46.5%, a 6.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 101 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Locke do against Veigar in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Veigar with a 60.5% win rate versus 39.5%. 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 Veigar in the late game?
In the late game, Veigar takes over the Locke vs Veigar matchup with a 63.8% win rate compared to 36.2%. Veigar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Veigar matchup?
Veigar wins the matchup against Locke with a 53.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 6.9 percentage point advantage means Veigar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 101 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Veigar?
The best Locke build against Veigar includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff 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 Veigar?
The best Locke runes against Veigar use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Locke vs Veigar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Veigar?
No, Locke struggles against Veigar with only a 46.5% win rate. Veigar has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Veigar's lead.
How do I play Locke against Veigar?
When playing Locke against Veigar, play cautiously and avoid Veigar's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Veigar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.