Win Rate
45.3%
Pick Rate
5.3%
Lockevs Vex
Patch26.15
Matches1,741,960
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 21, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Locke vs Vex is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.15. Locke wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Vex based on 81 games. Vex wins the early laning phase while Locke scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Locke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Locke vs Vex 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
51.9% WR
VS
Vex
48.1% WR
Who Wins the Locke vs Vex Matchup?
Winner
Locke
Matches: 81
51.9%
48.1%
5.2
5.7
853
984
12,550
11,661
357
85
602
476
0.5
1.1
46.1%
53.9%
57.1%
42.9%
Locke vs Vex Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Vex matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 81 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Vex's 48.1%, giving Locke a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vex controls the early laning stage, but Locke outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vex needs to press advantages before Locke reaches their power spikes, while Locke should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Locke has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Vex's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Locke vs Vex Laning Phase Breakdown
Vex is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vex holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
5.2Locke
5.7Vex
Vex edges out Locke by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vex.Damage
853Locke
984Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Locke by 131 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 Vex's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
12,550Locke
11,661Vex
Locke generates a commanding 889 more gold per game than Vex. This substantial economic advantage means Locke consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vex should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.5Locke
1.1Vex
Vex provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Locke, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vex coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.Sustain
959Locke
562Vex
Locke vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 398 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Locke can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vex is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vex, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Locke Build Against Vex
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Vex are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Banshee's Veil. 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 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vex. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Vex matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Vex
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Locke46.1%
Vex53.9%♕
Late Game
Locke
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Locke57.1%Vex42.9%Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Vex can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Locke is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Locke, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vex must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Locke reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Locke 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 Vex
Domination
Precision
55.2% WR
Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Locke to press their advantage against Vex, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Locke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.15. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.41% | 224 | 4.5 | 847 | 12,832 | 38.2% | 45.2% | |
| 48.88% | 178 | 5.3 | 845 | 12,774 | 52.0% | 46.5% | |
| 50.30% | 169 | 5.5 | 838 | 13,021 | 46.3% | 53.9% | |
| 49.08% | 163 | 5.2 | 833 | 12,232 | 45.3% | 52.3% | |
| 43.48% | 161 | 5.2 | 794 | 12,381 | 45.2% | 41.6% | |
| 48.13% | 160 | 5.4 | 794 | 12,181 | 49.3% | 47.1% | |
| 53.28% | 137 | 5.4 | 907 | 12,893 | 53.7% | 52.9% | |
| 36.76% | 136 | 5.0 | 803 | 12,792 | 42.0% | 33.7% | |
| 39.85% | 133 | 5.3 | 763 | 12,198 | 43.9% | 36.8% | |
| 38.26% | 115 | 5.5 | 863 | 12,620 | 38.9% | 37.7% | |
| 50.00% | 110 | 5.4 | 824 | 11,603 | 49.1% | 51.0% | |
| 42.73% | 110 | 4.7 | 764 | 12,919 | 28.3% | 53.1% | |
| 40.00% | 100 | 4.5 | 782 | 11,589 | 39.2% | 40.8% | |
| 47.96% | 98 | 5.4 | 888 | 12,936 | 55.8% | 41.8% | |
| 44.33% | 97 | 4.4 | 803 | 12,303 | 37.8% | 50.0% | |
| 48.42% | 95 | 5.0 | 848 | 12,339 | 50.9% | 45.2% | |
| 51.19% | 84 | 5.1 | 810 | 13,053 | 53.1% | 50.0% | |
| 30.12% | 83 | 1.2 | 667 | 13,800 | 28.0% | 31.0% | |
| 51.85% | 81 | 5.2 | 853 | 12,550 | 46.1% | 57.1% | |
| 43.04% | 79 | 5.2 | 866 | 12,619 | 48.4% | 39.6% | |
| 50.00% | 74 | 4.8 | 837 | 13,774 | 40.9% | 53.9% | |
| 44.29% | 70 | 5.6 | 875 | 13,184 | 41.9% | 46.1% | |
| 44.62% | 65 | 1.3 | 648 | 12,718 | 40.0% | 48.6% | |
| 49.18% | 61 | 5.2 | 794 | 12,609 | 50.0% | 48.6% | |
| 41.67% | 60 | 1.2 | 651 | 13,020 | 44.4% | 39.4% | |
| 44.07% | 59 | 5.6 | 946 | 13,782 | 44.0% | 44.1% | |
| 29.09% | 55 | 1.5 | 659 | 13,303 | 38.9% | 24.3% | |
| 32.73% | 55 | 1.6 | 668 | 12,585 | 33.3% | 32.4% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 5.3 | 801 | 12,534 | 57.1% | 45.5% | |
| 46.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 715 | 14,002 | 45.0% | 46.7% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 628 | 14,102 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 50 | 5.0 | 824 | 13,771 | 41.2% | 69.7% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 4.7 | 794 | 12,575 | 50.0% | 56.0% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 5.2 | 947 | 13,034 | 55.0% | 53.6% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 5.6 | 845 | 12,430 | 79.0% | 40.7% | |
| 52.17% | 46 | 4.5 | 866 | 13,267 | 46.7% | 54.8% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 5.5 | 871 | 12,401 | 45.5% | 47.8% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 1.1 | 729 | 14,252 | 64.3% | 53.6% | |
| 35.00% | 40 | 1.1 | 598 | 12,899 | 26.3% | 42.9% | |
| 60.00% | 40 | 5.2 | 914 | 13,111 | 70.6% | 52.2% | |
| 41.03% | 39 | 5.5 | 817 | 12,412 | 56.3% | 30.4% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 5.0 | 919 | 13,558 | 80.0% | 39.1% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 5.0 | 833 | 12,259 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 4.2 | 791 | 12,446 | 23.5% | 68.4% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 4.1 | 745 | 11,921 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 35.29% | 34 | 2.1 | 779 | 13,213 | 33.3% | 36.4% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 1.9 | 851 | 15,480 | 44.4% | 39.1% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 5.5 | 907 | 12,900 | 40.0% | 41.2% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.4 | 649 | 13,273 | 38.5% | 38.9% | |
| 35.48% | 31 | 1.1 | 682 | 13,809 | 41.7% | 31.6% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 4.9 | 748 | 13,117 | 50.0% | 35.0% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 2.4 | 639 | 12,997 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 4.2 | 733 | 13,113 | 61.5% | 40.0% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.9 | 914 | 15,526 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.1 | 676 | 13,857 | 53.3% | 46.1% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 5.2 | 803 | 12,907 | 54.5% | 29.4% | |
| 23.08% | 26 | 1.0 | 631 | 12,698 | 23.1% | 23.1% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 5.3 | 813 | 11,964 | 27.3% | 46.7% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 4.8 | 757 | 10,306 | 40.0% | 54.5% | |
| 30.77% | 26 | 0.9 | 636 | 11,870 | 42.9% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.1 | 756 | 13,923 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 4.5 | 690 | 11,642 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.7 | 899 | 12,419 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 5.4 | 687 | 12,258 | 30.0% | 35.7% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 1.8 | 698 | 12,987 | 44.4% | 21.4% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 5.3 | 794 | 12,814 | 58.3% | 36.4% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 5.2 | 722 | 12,207 | 70.0% | 50.0% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 0.9 | 735 | 12,737 | 69.2% | 44.4% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 3.8 | 842 | 13,253 | 25.0% | 53.9% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 3.7 | 898 | 14,242 | 0.0% | 43.8% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 4.8 | 785 | 11,715 | 41.7% | 22.2% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 5.3 | 927 | 14,569 | 80.0% | 46.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.6 | 819 | 15,338 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 5.0 | 770 | 11,270 | 45.5% | 12.5% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 4.7 | 844 | 13,497 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.1 | 795 | 14,282 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.8 | 673 | 12,129 | 57.1% | 18.2% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 4.4 | 920 | 13,708 | 20.0% | 30.8% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 5.4 | 1,003 | 15,546 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 4.5 | 658 | 12,200 | 16.7% | 63.6% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 3.4 | 781 | 12,958 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.4 | 828 | 13,921 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 4.0 | 860 | 13,282 | 37.5% | 62.5% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 4.1 | 764 | 11,448 | 37.5% | 14.3% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 3.7 | 820 | 11,957 | 42.9% | 12.5% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.5 | 891 | 14,919 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 4.3 | 795 | 13,207 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 4.4 | 809 | 13,385 | 0.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.3 | 1,094 | 16,648 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.4 | 658 | 11,622 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.3 | 956 | 12,921 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.2 | 600 | 13,096 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 4.7 | 922 | 13,674 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 4.6 | 1,099 | 14,569 | 25.0% | 55.6% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 4.8 | 916 | 14,389 | 75.0% | 22.2% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.3 | 769 | 13,202 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 1.8 | 900 | 14,776 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 15.38% | 13 | 4.0 | 831 | 10,078 | 10.0% | 33.3% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 5.3 | 981 | 12,652 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.7 | 837 | 14,589 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.1 | 613 | 12,762 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 5.2 | 688 | 12,775 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.3 | 757 | 16,062 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 3.9 | 869 | 13,816 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 4.3 | 858 | 12,903 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.4 | 925 | 12,759 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.4 | 779 | 12,414 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.7 | 844 | 13,500 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.6 | 808 | 12,502 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.3 | 819 | 14,210 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.8 | 754 | 13,527 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 903 | 12,593 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 3.3 | 734 | 12,175 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.7 | 802 | 15,742 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 1.1 | 791 | 14,364 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.8 | 891 | 14,346 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 4.8 | 927 | 13,457 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 957 | 12,208 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 965 | 15,265 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.2 | 575 | 9,959 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 780 | 13,526 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.1 | 800 | 12,547 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.0 | 895 | 10,249 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.2 | 676 | 10,777 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.5 | 763 | 14,715 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.6 | 1,014 | 14,706 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 4.5 | 895 | 13,534 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.3 | 733 | 13,205 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 857 | 13,917 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.8 | 659 | 14,483 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.4 | 717 | 10,145 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.2 | 1,113 | 14,468 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.7 | 739 | 16,005 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 806 | 15,107 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 724 | 12,197 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 696 | 13,751 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 871 | 15,283 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 789 | 15,346 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 665 | 9,610 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 694 | 8,980 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
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Locke vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Vex in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Locke vs Vex matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Vex's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 81 recent ranked games in patch 26.15.
How does Locke do against Vex in the early game?
In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Locke with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Locke do against Vex in the late game?
In the late game, Locke takes over the Locke vs Vex matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Locke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Vex matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Vex with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.15. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Locke is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 81 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Vex?
The best Locke build against Vex includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Banshee's Veil 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 Vex?
The best Locke runes against Vex use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.2% win rate in the Locke vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Vex?
Yes, Locke has a favorable matchup against Vex with a 51.9% win rate. Locke has a solid advantage over Vex in lane based on current patch 26.15 data.
How do I play Locke against Vex?
When playing Locke against Vex, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Vex. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.
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