Lockevs Vladimir
Locke vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Vladimir wins with a 61.9% win rate (+23.8%) over Locke based on 42 games. Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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 Vladimir Matchup?
Locke vs Vladimir Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 61.9% win rate compared to Locke's 38.1%, giving Vladimir a 23.8 percentage point advantage. Vladimir 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 Locke leads by 0.3s of CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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 Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown
Vladimir is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 2 out of 4 key stat categories. Vladimir holds advantages in farming and damage, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Locke Build Against Vladimir
Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 5 of 23 Locke games against Vladimir carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Locke's standard build instead.
Early Game vs Late Game
Locke44.4%
Vladimir55.6%Locke26.7%Vladimir73.3%Vladimir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Vladimir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Vladimir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 73.3% win rate — 46.7 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Vladimir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Vladimir 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 Vladimir
Domination
Resolve
The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Vladimir 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.
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Locke vs Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Vladimir in League of Legends?
Vladimir wins the Locke vs Vladimir matchup with a 61.9% win rate compared to Locke's 38.1%, a 23.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Locke do against Vladimir in the early game?
In the early game, Vladimir has the advantage against Locke with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Vladimir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Locke do against Vladimir in the late game?
In the late game, Vladimir takes over the Locke vs Vladimir matchup with a 73.3% win rate compared to 26.7%. Vladimir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Vladimir matchup?
Vladimir wins the matchup against Locke with a 61.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 23.8 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Vladimir?
There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Locke against Vladimir yet. Use Locke's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Vladimir.
What are the best Locke runes against Vladimir?
The best Locke runes against Vladimir use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 22.2% win rate in the Locke vs Vladimir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Vladimir?
No, Locke struggles against Vladimir with only a 38.1% win rate. Vladimir has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vladimir's lead.
How do I play Locke against Vladimir?
When playing Locke against Vladimir, play cautiously and avoid Vladimir's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vladimir has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.