Lockevs Xayah
Locke vs Xayah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Xayah wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Locke based on 7 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Xayah scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Locke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Locke vs Xayah 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 Xayah Matchup?
Locke vs Xayah Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Xayah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Xayah wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Locke's 42.9%, giving Xayah a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Xayah outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Xayah reaches their power spikes, while Xayah should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Locke leads by 312 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xayah 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 Xayah 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 Xayah Laning Phase Breakdown
Xayah is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Xayah holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Xayah50.0%Locke0.0%Xayah100.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Locke and Xayah, with Locke holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Xayah is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Xayah, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Locke has the edge early, but Xayah gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Locke Runes Against Xayah
Domination
Resolve
The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Xayah 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 Xayah - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Xayah in League of Legends?
Xayah wins the Locke vs Xayah matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Locke's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Locke do against Xayah in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Xayah with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Xayah in the late game?
In the late game, Xayah takes over the Locke vs Xayah matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Xayah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Xayah matchup?
Xayah wins the matchup against Locke with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Xayah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Xayah?
The best Locke build against Xayah includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Locke runes against Xayah?
The best Locke runes against Xayah use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Locke vs Xayah matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Xayah?
No, Locke struggles against Xayah with only a 42.9% win rate. Xayah has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xayah's lead.
How do I play Locke against Xayah?
When playing Locke against Xayah, play cautiously and avoid Xayah's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Xayah has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.