Locke - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
43.8%
Pick Rate
18.0%

Lockevs Viktor

FAssassinMage
Patch26.13
Matches177,854
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Locke vs Viktor is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Viktor wins with a 60.6% win rate (+21.3%) over Locke based on 94 games. Viktor 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 Viktor 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 - 39.4% win rate in this matchup
Locke
39.4% WR
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Viktor vs Locke matchup - 60.6% win rate
Viktor
60.6% WR

Who Wins the Locke vs Viktor Matchup?

Viktor wins the Locke vs Viktor matchup
Winner
Viktor
Matches: 94
39.4%
Win Rate
60.6%
5.6
CS / min
6.8
766
DMG / min
1,120
11,912
Gold / game
12,395
375
Heal / min
77
689
DMG Mitigated / min
640
0.5
CC / min
1.0
35.9%
Early Game WR
64.1%
41.8%
Late Game WR
58.2%

Locke vs Viktor Matchup Summary

The Locke vs Viktor matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 94 recent matches analyzed, Viktor wins with a 60.6% win rate compared to Locke's 39.4%, giving Viktor a 21.3 percentage point advantage. Viktor 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 Viktor leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Viktor 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 Viktor 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 Viktor Laning Phase Breakdown

Viktor wins the laning phase against Locke in League of Legends

Viktor is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Viktor holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.6Locke
6.8Viktor
Viktor significantly out-farms Locke by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Viktor 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
766Locke
1,120Viktor
Viktor heavily out-damages Locke by 355 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 Viktor's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,912Locke
12,395Viktor
Viktor earns 483 more gold per game than Locke, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Viktor slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Locke
1.0Viktor
Viktor provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Locke, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Viktor coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,064Locke
717Viktor
Locke vastly out-sustains Viktor, healing and mitigating 347 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Locke can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Viktor is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Viktor, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Locke Build Against Viktor

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Viktor, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Viktor are Shadowflame, Void Staff and Lich Bane. This combination gives Locke an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Viktor. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Viktor matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Viktor
64.1%
+28.2% advantage
Locke early game win rateLocke35.9%
Viktor early game win rateViktor64.1%
Late Game
Viktor
58.2%
+16.4% advantage
Locke late game win rateLocke41.8%
Viktor late game win rateViktor58.2%

Viktor dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.1% win rate — a 28.2 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Viktor can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Viktor is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.2% win rate — 16.4 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Viktor, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Viktor 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 Viktor

Domination rune tree - Locke primary runes vs ViktorDomination
Electrocute - best Locke rune vs ViktorSudden Impact - best Locke rune vs ViktorSixth Sense - best Locke rune vs ViktorUltimate Hunter - best Locke rune vs Viktor
Resolve rune tree - Locke secondary runes vs ViktorResolve
Bone Plating - best Locke rune vs ViktorOvergrowth - best Locke rune vs Viktor
100.0% WR

The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Viktor 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.

Locke matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
41.24%1944.687211,48334.6%48.4%
45.79%1905.382111,51347.1%44.8%
41.90%1795.684511,97648.3%35.6%
50.28%1775.384811,45253.9%47.5%
51.46%1715.496011,71356.6%47.4%
41.10%1464.083112,39531.8%48.2%
45.32%1395.583912,60743.4%46.5%
36.57%1344.876911,90738.5%35.4%
51.13%1335.387012,09357.9%46.0%
45.97%1245.493212,57547.1%45.2%
36.89%1224.982412,18846.1%32.5%
38.66%1195.378711,98046.9%32.9%
44.44%1085.785312,08139.5%47.7%
43.69%1034.679611,62144.2%43.1%
46.53%1015.284911,84060.5%36.2%
41.24%974.686311,93044.4%38.5%
43.30%971.273112,85547.4%40.7%
39.36%945.676611,91235.9%41.8%
47.25%915.481311,66342.5%51.0%
36.05%865.585111,20142.3%26.5%
51.76%854.988112,69342.9%58.0%
34.12%851.265712,61534.3%34.0%
51.25%805.682112,06954.0%48.8%
48.05%775.688212,84345.2%50.0%
44.29%705.497411,74347.1%41.7%
50.00%665.686812,45472.0%36.6%
50.77%655.282111,79648.5%53.1%
34.38%641.267411,75633.3%35.1%
32.81%645.593312,20531.3%34.4%
51.67%603.690013,90847.4%53.7%
41.67%600.963712,83442.3%41.2%
51.72%585.582611,78466.7%41.2%
51.79%565.585212,26365.6%33.3%
38.18%551.268413,31435.7%39.0%
26.42%531.162713,00328.6%25.6%
37.74%531.262511,07335.7%40.0%
41.51%535.482112,04640.9%41.9%
44.23%524.487412,44963.2%33.3%
38.46%525.889012,58533.3%41.9%
56.86%513.979812,07854.5%58.6%
35.29%512.669111,98724.1%50.0%
40.82%491.468812,78540.0%41.7%
37.50%481.167912,95627.8%43.3%
45.65%465.689611,96470.8%18.2%
42.22%451.974312,99355.6%33.3%
46.67%451.168511,60756.5%36.4%
38.10%425.47969,85840.9%35.0%
34.15%412.179413,39533.3%34.6%
53.66%415.089212,27652.4%55.0%
40.00%405.072411,80444.4%36.4%
33.33%391.457110,71743.5%18.8%
60.53%384.283611,87066.7%55.0%
42.11%384.684712,09833.3%52.9%
56.76%374.893712,34160.0%54.5%
47.22%365.383210,32647.6%46.7%
51.43%354.382211,17633.3%65.0%
41.18%345.891312,68775.0%30.8%
50.00%345.988911,39950.0%50.0%
34.38%321.062310,28526.1%55.6%
31.25%325.886712,80750.0%22.7%
43.75%325.268110,85852.9%33.3%
31.03%295.086613,14725.0%33.3%
48.28%295.295512,16261.5%37.5%
42.86%284.877711,20354.5%35.3%
37.04%273.683312,44350.0%29.4%
40.74%271.173612,46940.0%41.7%
44.44%271.166612,58944.4%44.4%
48.15%274.175010,94653.9%42.9%
48.00%251.670612,72025.0%58.8%
48.00%255.293112,20572.7%28.6%
64.00%255.190914,41071.4%61.1%
50.00%245.680812,33840.0%57.1%
41.67%244.384212,92777.8%20.0%
29.17%240.962911,71740.0%21.4%
39.13%234.972911,46755.6%28.6%
43.48%232.769612,73212.5%60.0%
43.48%235.279712,37125.0%63.6%
26.09%234.71,07812,58650.0%17.6%
47.83%235.895712,77150.0%45.5%
43.48%236.095412,67875.0%26.7%
21.74%231.266413,7960.0%35.7%
36.36%220.872213,60112.5%50.0%
33.33%215.11,06412,79737.5%30.8%
38.10%211.468810,86430.8%50.0%
57.14%214.990212,48457.1%57.1%
47.62%214.082214,04425.0%52.9%
42.86%211.686512,37057.1%35.7%
60.00%205.079911,75644.4%72.7%
15.00%201.460411,69014.3%15.4%
45.00%204.688912,92644.4%45.5%
57.89%191.573412,61775.0%45.5%
38.89%181.066312,01733.3%44.4%
61.11%186.293512,52263.6%57.1%
50.00%181.071312,55540.0%62.5%
41.18%172.870510,70337.5%44.4%
47.06%175.077111,22240.0%57.1%
37.50%164.874412,00728.6%44.4%
37.50%165.089711,02562.5%12.5%
31.25%163.976712,13020.0%36.4%
46.67%151.782712,64042.9%50.0%
60.00%153.175011,51150.0%80.0%
46.67%154.683210,47244.4%50.0%
57.14%146.074611,27260.0%55.6%
21.43%144.359310,22616.7%25.0%
78.57%145.692613,77966.7%87.5%
42.86%145.575313,81033.3%50.0%
35.71%143.068912,23025.0%40.0%
50.00%144.278711,62842.9%57.1%
50.00%145.370610,00755.6%40.0%
53.85%133.876610,66550.0%57.1%
38.46%131.966612,87633.3%40.0%
38.46%132.76348,58050.0%0.0%
46.15%132.083710,76544.4%50.0%
50.00%122.457012,10540.0%57.1%
16.67%124.990112,86220.0%14.3%
25.00%122.35708,65228.6%20.0%
41.67%125.41,03414,56825.0%50.0%
27.27%115.973310,55840.0%16.7%
45.45%112.871811,86720.0%66.7%
27.27%115.38879,78637.5%0.0%
27.27%115.05539,36120.0%33.3%
18.18%111.476012,79533.3%12.5%
27.27%110.659910,11337.5%0.0%
60.00%105.597315,04580.0%40.0%
10.00%105.477912,0390.0%25.0%
20.00%105.470510,02616.7%25.0%
70.00%105.675512,01180.0%60.0%
11.11%95.38429,61516.7%0.0%
55.56%95.294812,91340.0%75.0%
66.67%94.478612,01466.7%66.7%
50.00%85.669911,03325.0%75.0%
50.00%84.071413,097100.0%42.9%
25.00%85.069110,25425.0%25.0%
50.00%82.079713,9120.0%66.7%
42.86%75.96838,51350.0%0.0%
14.29%75.184411,5600.0%20.0%
28.57%74.784510,78420.0%50.0%
57.14%74.874212,19650.0%66.7%
33.33%61.874612,6120.0%50.0%
66.67%62.478512,86466.7%66.7%
16.67%65.068810,63450.0%0.0%
20.00%55.17289,5760.0%50.0%
40.00%51.697716,2800.0%40.0%
0.00%53.083213,3360.0%0.0%
40.00%55.899510,76150.0%33.3%
40.00%55.292812,9500.0%50.0%
60.00%51.151311,816100.0%33.3%
20.00%56.11,05714,5310.0%33.3%
60.00%51.059410,06466.7%50.0%
20.00%54.676610,67650.0%0.0%

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Locke vs Viktor - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Locke do against Viktor in League of Legends?

Viktor wins the Locke vs Viktor matchup with a 60.6% win rate compared to Locke's 39.4%, a 21.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 94 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Locke do against Viktor in the early game?

In the early game, Viktor has the advantage against Locke with a 64.1% win rate versus 35.9%. Viktor players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Locke do against Viktor in the late game?

In the late game, Viktor takes over the Locke vs Viktor matchup with a 58.2% win rate compared to 41.8%. Viktor scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Locke vs Viktor matchup?

Viktor wins the matchup against Locke with a 60.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 21.3 percentage point advantage means Viktor is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 94 games analyzed.

What is the best Locke build against Viktor?

The best Locke build against Viktor includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Lich Bane with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Viktor?

The best Locke runes against Viktor use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Locke vs Viktor matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Locke counter Viktor?

No, Locke struggles against Viktor with only a 39.4% win rate. Viktor has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Viktor's lead.

How do I play Locke against Viktor?

When playing Locke against Viktor, play cautiously and avoid Viktor's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Viktor has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.