Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
4.8%
Lockevs Xerath
Patch26.16
Matches1,860,540
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Locke vs Xerath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Xerath wins with a 57.9% win rate (+15.8%) over Locke based on 38 games. Xerath 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 Xerath 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
42.1% WR
VS
Xerath
57.9% WR
Who Wins the Locke vs Xerath Matchup?
Winner
Xerath
Matches: 38
42.1%
57.9%
5.7
6.3
791
1,080
13,651
13,302
379
54
618
277
0.4
0.8
45.5%
54.5%
40.7%
59.3%
Locke vs Xerath Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Xerath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 38 recent matches analyzed, Xerath wins with a 57.9% win rate compared to Locke's 42.1%, giving Xerath a 15.8 percentage point advantage. Xerath 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 sustain, where Locke leads by 667 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xerath 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 Xerath 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 Xerath Laning Phase Breakdown
Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Xerath holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
5.7Locke
6.3Xerath
Xerath 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 Xerath.Damage
791Locke
1,080Xerath
Xerath heavily out-damages Locke by 289 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 Xerath's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
13,651Locke
13,302Xerath
Locke earns 349 more gold per game than Xerath, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Locke slightly faster item completions.Utility
0.4Locke
0.8Xerath
Xerath provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Locke, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Xerath coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.Sustain
997Locke
331Xerath
Locke vastly out-sustains Xerath, healing and mitigating 667 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Locke can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Xerath is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Xerath, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Locke Build Against Xerath
Boots
Core Items
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Xerath, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Xerath are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Lich Bane. This combination gives Locke an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 41.7% win rate across 12 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Locke the best chance to compete against Xerath. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Xerath matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Xerath
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Locke45.5%
Xerath54.5%♕
Late Game
Xerath
59.3%
+18.5% advantage
Locke40.7%Xerath59.3%Xerath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Xerath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Xerath is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 59.3% win rate — 18.5 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Xerath, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Xerath 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 Xerath
Domination
Resolve
25.0% WR
The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Xerath in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Locke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.16. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.85% | 165 | 5.7 | 833 | 12,052 | 48.1% | 41.9% | |
| 48.41% | 157 | 5.1 | 758 | 12,450 | 53.4% | 44.0% | |
| 42.00% | 150 | 5.6 | 844 | 13,124 | 34.9% | 47.6% | |
| 47.37% | 133 | 4.5 | 827 | 12,289 | 50.0% | 44.9% | |
| 44.19% | 129 | 5.3 | 827 | 11,975 | 44.1% | 44.3% | |
| 51.18% | 127 | 5.4 | 865 | 13,063 | 50.0% | 51.9% | |
| 50.00% | 126 | 5.5 | 923 | 12,936 | 55.6% | 44.4% | |
| 54.70% | 117 | 5.6 | 829 | 13,132 | 57.5% | 52.9% | |
| 48.11% | 106 | 5.5 | 886 | 12,992 | 40.7% | 55.8% | |
| 39.60% | 101 | 4.7 | 758 | 11,989 | 38.5% | 40.8% | |
| 41.00% | 100 | 5.7 | 708 | 11,815 | 43.8% | 38.5% | |
| 50.53% | 95 | 4.5 | 932 | 13,932 | 45.7% | 53.3% | |
| 36.96% | 92 | 5.2 | 837 | 12,322 | 37.5% | 36.5% | |
| 43.82% | 89 | 5.4 | 841 | 13,430 | 36.4% | 48.2% | |
| 52.33% | 86 | 5.4 | 827 | 12,006 | 61.2% | 40.5% | |
| 58.02% | 81 | 5.5 | 803 | 12,306 | 56.8% | 59.1% | |
| 44.30% | 79 | 1.1 | 682 | 12,463 | 47.2% | 41.9% | |
| 43.24% | 74 | 4.1 | 738 | 12,349 | 46.9% | 40.5% | |
| 43.94% | 66 | 4.9 | 901 | 12,579 | 43.3% | 44.4% | |
| 64.06% | 64 | 5.4 | 792 | 11,970 | 61.3% | 66.7% | |
| 61.90% | 63 | 5.7 | 921 | 13,230 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 5.4 | 804 | 11,568 | 40.0% | 54.8% | |
| 54.24% | 59 | 5.4 | 896 | 13,867 | 53.3% | 54.5% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 1.2 | 659 | 12,022 | 48.0% | 39.4% | |
| 57.89% | 57 | 5.4 | 817 | 12,185 | 56.7% | 59.3% | |
| 47.37% | 57 | 5.7 | 851 | 11,506 | 38.2% | 60.9% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 5.5 | 893 | 12,275 | 56.3% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 1.2 | 648 | 12,475 | 60.7% | 38.5% | |
| 42.59% | 54 | 1.3 | 668 | 12,215 | 40.0% | 44.8% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 1.0 | 667 | 13,525 | 47.4% | 35.5% | |
| 41.67% | 48 | 5.9 | 865 | 13,065 | 47.6% | 37.0% | |
| 36.96% | 46 | 5.7 | 974 | 12,615 | 31.6% | 40.7% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 5.5 | 844 | 11,522 | 64.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 3.5 | 818 | 13,101 | 42.1% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 5.3 | 851 | 11,983 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 3.9 | 738 | 11,888 | 56.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 39 | 4.5 | 914 | 12,795 | 42.9% | 28.0% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 5.7 | 791 | 13,651 | 45.5% | 40.7% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 5.6 | 908 | 11,865 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 1.1 | 689 | 12,254 | 38.9% | 33.3% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.4 | 710 | 13,810 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 25.71% | 35 | 1.1 | 641 | 13,893 | 20.0% | 28.0% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 4.5 | 733 | 11,047 | 61.1% | 41.2% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 1.1 | 665 | 12,747 | 52.6% | 43.8% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 5.4 | 802 | 12,081 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 1.2 | 740 | 15,058 | 63.6% | 52.4% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.3 | 757 | 14,036 | 8.3% | 57.9% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 5.3 | 791 | 12,381 | 73.3% | 64.3% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 4.9 | 766 | 12,947 | 45.5% | 41.2% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 1.0 | 680 | 12,320 | 53.3% | 23.1% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 5.7 | 913 | 12,579 | 40.0% | 58.3% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.0 | 1,010 | 13,572 | 61.5% | 53.9% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 685 | 13,489 | 62.5% | 29.4% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 633 | 12,713 | 36.4% | 64.3% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 5.4 | 854 | 12,846 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.4 | 709 | 12,296 | 53.9% | 25.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.8 | 792 | 15,360 | 42.9% | 46.1% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 743 | 12,307 | 20.0% | 60.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 4.6 | 812 | 13,190 | 44.4% | 45.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 3.0 | 708 | 11,621 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.2 | 748 | 11,917 | 55.6% | 27.3% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.6 | 1,020 | 14,805 | 40.0% | 46.7% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 4.8 | 772 | 12,468 | 28.6% | 41.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.3 | 738 | 15,107 | 75.0% | 46.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.0 | 861 | 14,161 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.5 | 776 | 13,800 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 5.5 | 860 | 13,105 | 57.1% | 81.8% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.3 | 757 | 11,465 | 36.4% | 28.6% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.0 | 752 | 13,658 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.6 | 1,001 | 13,823 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.5 | 919 | 13,786 | 33.3% | 36.4% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 4.9 | 745 | 12,081 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 4.8 | 966 | 11,779 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 5.2 | 831 | 13,940 | 40.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 4.8 | 995 | 13,806 | 55.6% | 42.9% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 744 | 14,781 | 57.1% | 77.8% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.2 | 960 | 14,426 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 4.0 | 746 | 11,997 | 30.0% | 33.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.4 | 885 | 14,751 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.6 | 974 | 12,409 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 4.9 | 708 | 10,485 | 44.4% | 16.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.1 | 800 | 12,869 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.5 | 714 | 12,305 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 3.4 | 820 | 11,976 | 20.0% | 22.2% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.0 | 922 | 14,882 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 4.9 | 718 | 11,440 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 84.62% | 13 | 5.1 | 945 | 12,856 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 4.5 | 1,016 | 11,826 | 44.4% | 75.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.0 | 1,071 | 13,892 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.3 | 824 | 11,981 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.7 | 822 | 12,374 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 768 | 12,197 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.2 | 829 | 12,841 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.0 | 745 | 12,525 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.3 | 986 | 15,917 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 3.6 | 773 | 11,355 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.0 | 952 | 12,315 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.4 | 627 | 12,986 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.1 | 982 | 14,890 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 9.09% | 11 | 4.9 | 683 | 9,979 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.6 | 815 | 15,928 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 779 | 14,316 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 626 | 14,290 | 50.0% | 12.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 631 | 11,155 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 0.6 | 765 | 13,342 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.0 | 868 | 15,216 | 100.0% | 44.4% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.2 | 802 | 12,667 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.6 | 726 | 14,516 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.7 | 913 | 12,581 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.9 | 601 | 12,528 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.9 | 865 | 11,510 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 637 | 11,528 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.0 | 808 | 11,160 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.9 | 733 | 9,605 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.3 | 840 | 11,431 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.7 | 538 | 9,481 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 954 | 16,909 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 610 | 13,064 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 696 | 11,647 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 1,053 | 16,399 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 865 | 10,931 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 817 | 17,550 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 1,056 | 13,610 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,165 | 16,756 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 866 | 13,316 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 877 | 15,387 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 904 | 14,936 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 902 | 13,275 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 776 | 10,813 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 797 | 11,879 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 913 | 11,040 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 979 | 12,109 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
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Locke vs Xerath - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Xerath in League of Legends?
Xerath wins the Locke vs Xerath matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to Locke's 42.1%, a 15.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 38 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Locke do against Xerath in the early game?
In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Locke with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Xerath players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Locke do against Xerath in the late game?
In the late game, Xerath takes over the Locke vs Xerath matchup with a 59.3% win rate compared to 40.7%. Xerath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Xerath matchup?
Xerath wins the matchup against Locke with a 57.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 15.8 percentage point advantage means Xerath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 38 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Xerath?
The best Locke build against Xerath includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 41.7% 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 Xerath?
The best Locke runes against Xerath use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Locke vs Xerath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Xerath?
No, Locke struggles against Xerath with only a 42.1% win rate. Xerath has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xerath's lead.
How do I play Locke against Xerath?
When playing Locke against Xerath, play cautiously and avoid Xerath's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Xerath has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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