Lucianvs Locke
Lucian vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Lucian wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Locke based on 8 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Lucian scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Lucian build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lucian vs Locke matchup.
Lucian Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lucian 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 Lucian vs Locke Matchup?
Lucian vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Lucian vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Lucian wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Locke's 37.5%, giving Lucian a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Lucian outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Lucian reaches their power spikes, while Lucian should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Locke leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lucian players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Lucian vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Lucian is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Lucian holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Lucian Build Against Locke
Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Lucian needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lucian against Locke are Navori Flickerblade, Essence Reaver and Maw of Malmortius. This combination gives Lucian an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Lucian vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Locke60.0%Lucian100.0%Locke0.0%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Lucian. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Lucian is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Lucian, 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 Lucian reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Lucian 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 Lucian Runes Against Locke
Precision
Resolve
Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Lucian to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Lucian matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Lucian'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 Lucian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.83% | 144 | 6.8 | 818 | 13,738 | 48.3% | 44.2% | |
| 51.79% | 112 | 6.7 | 919 | 13,841 | 62.5% | 43.8% | |
| 47.47% | 99 | 6.2 | 801 | 12,796 | 47.5% | 47.5% | |
| 44.94% | 89 | 6.9 | 847 | 13,134 | 43.2% | 46.7% | |
| 55.95% | 84 | 6.9 | 900 | 14,816 | 51.6% | 58.5% | |
| 47.22% | 72 | 7.0 | 853 | 13,878 | 53.6% | 43.2% | |
| 47.14% | 70 | 6.8 | 877 | 13,507 | 48.5% | 46.0% | |
| 38.60% | 57 | 6.7 | 880 | 13,769 | 22.7% | 48.6% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 6.5 | 863 | 12,343 | 53.6% | 46.1% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 6.8 | 843 | 12,807 | 54.2% | 40.7% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 6.8 | 892 | 14,346 | 66.7% | 45.2% | |
| 34.78% | 46 | 6.8 | 845 | 11,989 | 44.4% | 21.1% | |
| 51.11% | 45 | 6.4 | 824 | 13,046 | 50.0% | 51.9% | |
| 33.33% | 45 | 6.5 | 850 | 12,427 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 6.5 | 852 | 12,770 | 52.4% | 46.7% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 7.0 | 832 | 11,922 | 33.3% | 53.3% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 7.1 | 909 | 13,142 | 71.4% | 30.8% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.7 | 884 | 11,868 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 7.0 | 865 | 13,764 | 27.3% | 41.7% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 7.1 | 933 | 13,602 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.5 | 973 | 14,130 | 16.7% | 69.2% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 7.1 | 883 | 14,817 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 6.9 | 906 | 13,348 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.3 | 653 | 12,725 | 28.6% | 71.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.6 | 839 | 14,657 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.9 | 1,148 | 12,331 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 7.7 | 917 | 11,093 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,014 | 14,384 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 813 | 12,018 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 861 | 11,855 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.4 | 720 | 10,517 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,009 | 12,111 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 1,127 | 15,282 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 676 | 13,267 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 6.8 | 802 | 12,548 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.8 | 1,047 | 17,396 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 567 | 12,003 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 802 | 12,800 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 1,117 | 13,347 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
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Lucian vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lucian do against Locke in League of Legends?
Lucian wins the Lucian vs Locke matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Locke's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Lucian do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Lucian with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Lucian do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Lucian takes over the Lucian vs Locke matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Lucian scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Lucian vs Locke matchup?
Lucian wins the matchup against Locke with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Lucian is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.
What is the best Lucian build against Locke?
The best Lucian build against Locke includes Navori Flickerblade, Essence Reaver, Maw of Malmortius with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Lucian runes against Locke?
The best Lucian runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Lucian vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Lucian counter Locke?
Yes, Lucian has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 62.5% win rate. Lucian strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Lucian against Locke?
When playing Lucian against Locke, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Locke. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.