- Win Rate
- 48.7%
- Pick Rate
- 3.0%
- Ban Rate
- 20.4%
Locke Mid Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 5,896
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 18, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
A nail-slinging exorcist versed in forbidden rites, Corvin Locke is the progeny of Demacian occultists. Born into lies and hypocrisy, he learned young that demons aren't the cause of humanity's darkness, but the consequence. Now, Locke tears through every soul, exposing its darkness, intent on making the world a more honest place… one exorcism at a time.
Is Locke Good in Patch 26.20?
Locke is weak in Patch 26.20: D tier as Mid — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Locke's 48.7% win rate ranks #29 of 43 Mid champions, and its pick rate ranks #11. That is within half a point of Patch 26.19. Locke is banned in 20.4% of games and present (picked or banned) in 27.4%.
- Tier
- D
- Win Rate
- 48.7%#29 of 43 Mid
- Pick Rate
- 3.0%#11 of 43 Mid
- Ban Rate
- 20.4%
- Win rate change
- +0.1vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Mid)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Locke →
Locke Roles
Locke goes Mid in 83% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 Locke Changes
Quick overview of Locke's optimal setup in League of Legends. Locke's top build includes Spellslinger's Shoes, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, using Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos for maximum effectiveness. Locke performs well against Malzahar, Akali, TwistedFate but struggles against Vex, Diana, Ahri.
Locke Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Locke stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Healing: better than 76% of champions
Weaknesses
- Crowd control: below 77% of champions
- Vision score: below 73% of champions
Locke ranks in the 55.1 percentile for early game strength, 12.2 percentile for late game scaling, 59.2 percentile for objective control, 60.2 percentile for support strength, 2.0 percentile for creep farming, and 20.4 percentile for damage output.
Locke exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Locke's performance shows a 62.5% win rate difference between Iron and Chal tiers, indicating that Locke rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (37.5% win rate), players may struggle to execute Locke's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Chal (100.0% win rate), Locke's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Locke has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Locke should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (37.5%), Bronze (58.9%), Silver (50.0%), Gold (47.4%), Platinum (47.0%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Locke's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Locke an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
Theorycraft Your Next Locke Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Locke matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length
Locke Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Locke Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 57.94% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 46.17% in 35 minute games. Understanding Locke Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Locke Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Locke good in Patch 26.20?
Not this patch: Locke is D tier as Mid with a 48.7% win rate. That win rate ranks #29 of 43 Mid champions.
What lane is Locke played in?
Mostly Mid (83% of ranked games), also Jungle (9%).
How often is Locke banned?
Locke is banned in 20.4% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 27.4%.
What is Locke good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Locke stands out for Healing (76/100).
Which champions are similar to Locke?
Champions that play like Locke: Janna, Anivia, Singed.