Win Rate
45.3%
Pick Rate
5.3%
Lockevs Zac
Patch26.15
Matches1,741,960
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 23, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Locke vs Zac is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.15. Zac wins with a 53.6% win rate (+7.1%) over Locke based on 28 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Zac scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Locke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Locke vs Zac 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
46.4% WR
VS
Zac
53.6% WR
Who Wins the Locke vs Zac Matchup?
Winner
Zac
Matches: 28
46.4%
53.6%
1.9
2.0
914
733
15,526
13,864
561
1,834
683
1,863
0.6
1.6
57.1%
42.9%
42.9%
57.1%
Locke vs Zac Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Zac matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 53.6% win rate compared to Locke's 46.4%, giving Zac a 7.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Zac outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Zac reaches their power spikes, while Zac should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zac leads by 2,453 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zac 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 Zac 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 Zac Laning Phase Breakdown
Zac is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zac holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
1.9Locke
2.0Zac
Locke and Zac farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.Damage
914Locke
733Zac
Locke heavily out-damages Zac by 181 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zac should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Locke's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
15,526Locke
13,864Zac
Locke generates a commanding 1,662 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Locke consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zac should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.6Locke
1.6Zac
Zac brings significantly more crowd control than Locke, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zac far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Locke should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.Sustain
1,244Locke
3,697Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Locke, healing and mitigating 2,453 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Locke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Locke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Locke Build Against Zac
Boots
Core Items
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Zac 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Zac. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Zac matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Locke
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Locke57.1%
Zac42.9%♕
Late Game
Zac
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Locke42.9%Zac57.1%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Zac. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Zac is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Zac, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Locke must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Zac reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zac 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 Zac
Domination
Inspiration
42.9% WR
The Domination and Inspiration rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Zac in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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 Zac - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Zac in League of Legends?
Zac wins the Locke vs Zac matchup with a 53.6% win rate compared to Locke's 46.4%, a 7.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.15.
How does Locke do against Zac in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Zac with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Zac in the late game?
In the late game, Zac takes over the Locke vs Zac matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Zac scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Zac matchup?
Zac wins the matchup against Locke with a 53.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.15. The 7.1 percentage point advantage means Zac is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Zac?
The best Locke build against Zac includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Zac?
The best Locke runes against Zac use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 42.9% win rate in the Locke vs Zac matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Zac?
No, Locke struggles against Zac with only a 46.4% win rate. Zac has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zac's lead.
How do I play Locke against Zac?
When playing Locke against Zac, play cautiously and avoid Zac's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Zac has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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