Nami - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Namivs Locke

ASupportMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nami vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nami wins with a 77.8% win rate (+55.6%) over Locke based on 9 games. Nami holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nami build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nami vs Locke matchup.

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Nami Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nami 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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Nami - 77.8% win rate in this matchup
Nami
77.8% WR
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Locke vs Nami matchup - 22.2% win rate
Locke
22.2% WR

Who Wins the Nami vs Locke Matchup?

Nami wins the Nami vs Locke matchup
Winner
Nami
Matches: 9
77.8%
Win Rate
22.2%
1.5
CS / min
2.9
389
DMG / min
577
9,444
Gold / game
10,225
545
Heal / min
277
263
DMG Mitigated / min
459
1.0
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Nami vs Locke Matchup Summary

The Nami vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Nami wins with a 77.8% win rate compared to Locke's 22.2%, giving Nami a 55.6 percentage point advantage. Nami 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 crowd control, where Nami leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nami 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.

Nami vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown

Locke wins the laning phase against Nami in League of Legends

Locke is favored during the laning phase against Nami, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.5Nami
2.9Locke
Locke significantly out-farms Nami by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 20 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Locke a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Nami players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
389Nami
577Locke
Locke heavily out-damages Nami by 188 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nami 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
9,444Nami
10,225Locke
Locke earns 781 more gold per game than Nami, 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
1.0Nami
0.5Locke
Nami provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Locke, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Nami coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
808Nami
736Locke
Nami heals and mitigates 72 more damage per minute than Locke, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Nami to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Locke.

Best Nami Build Against Locke

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Nami needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nami against Locke are Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer and Redemption. This combination gives Nami an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nami vs Locke matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nami
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nami early game win rateNami50.0%
Locke early game win rateLocke50.0%
Late Game
Nami
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Nami late game win rateNami100.0%
Locke late game win rateLocke0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nami and Locke, with Nami 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.

Nami is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Nami, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nami 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 Nami Runes Against Locke

Sorcery rune tree - Nami primary runes vs LockeSorcery
Summon Aery - best Nami rune vs LockeManaflow Band - best Nami rune vs LockeTranscendence - best Nami rune vs LockeScorch - best Nami rune vs Locke
Resolve rune tree - Nami secondary runes vs LockeResolve
Bone Plating - best Nami rune vs LockeRevitalize - best Nami rune vs Locke
80.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Nami to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Nami matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Nami'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 Nami build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nami matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.98%3790.93117,98550.9%52.9%
51.95%2310.93258,49755.6%49.6%
53.37%2080.92948,10345.8%58.4%
48.00%1750.93218,73848.4%47.8%
53.57%1680.93218,19156.0%51.6%
47.27%1650.93248,03753.9%41.4%
52.73%1650.93258,41549.2%54.9%
50.00%1440.92957,94958.7%43.2%
50.00%1360.92958,05040.7%57.1%
51.64%1220.93157,64446.4%56.1%
51.33%1130.83108,63560.0%45.6%
46.43%1120.93208,16663.3%33.3%
47.42%970.93268,27042.2%51.9%
47.92%960.83348,69251.5%46.0%
50.57%870.83628,50750.0%51.0%
53.01%830.92697,84960.0%46.5%
60.81%740.93398,39868.8%54.8%
52.70%740.93388,30555.2%51.1%
57.97%690.93068,55357.1%58.5%
53.73%670.93348,05250.0%56.4%
56.06%660.93488,01551.5%60.6%
55.56%630.93167,79950.0%61.3%
52.38%630.93387,90553.1%51.6%
60.66%610.93197,79867.9%54.5%
59.02%610.83269,03361.9%57.5%
48.33%600.93108,54945.8%50.0%
52.54%590.93357,58556.3%48.1%
47.17%530.83968,19437.5%55.2%
62.75%510.93409,02875.0%57.1%
43.75%480.93157,85842.9%44.4%
56.25%480.93008,26952.9%58.1%
48.78%410.93357,78750.0%47.1%
63.16%380.93538,24558.8%66.7%
47.22%360.83759,31420.0%57.7%
39.29%280.93588,05738.5%40.0%
54.17%240.93218,13641.7%66.7%
52.17%230.93119,38580.0%44.4%
60.00%200.92858,71671.4%53.9%
44.44%180.83558,60640.0%46.1%
64.71%170.83078,64340.0%75.0%
57.14%140.93187,61062.5%50.0%
35.71%141.33577,60033.3%37.5%
46.15%130.93349,3820.0%60.0%
33.33%120.93229,03633.3%33.3%
33.33%120.93008,2200.0%66.7%
72.73%110.72578,26883.3%60.0%
72.73%111.03468,705100.0%57.1%
77.78%91.53899,44450.0%100.0%
55.56%90.93659,0640.0%71.4%
25.00%80.832310,7640.0%25.0%
42.86%70.840110,419100.0%20.0%
57.14%71.03917,37875.0%33.3%
28.57%71.03177,4960.0%50.0%
28.57%70.73257,41033.3%25.0%
28.57%70.83129,9850.0%40.0%
28.57%70.92877,9930.0%40.0%
42.86%70.82608,29733.3%50.0%
50.00%60.741710,7990.0%50.0%
33.33%61.03587,01640.0%0.0%

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Nami vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nami do against Locke in League of Legends?

Nami wins the Nami vs Locke matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to Locke's 22.2%, a 55.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Nami do against Locke in the early game?

In the early game, Nami has the advantage against Locke with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Nami players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nami do against Locke in the late game?

In the late game, Nami takes over the Nami vs Locke matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Nami scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nami vs Locke matchup?

Nami wins the matchup against Locke with a 77.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 55.6 percentage point advantage means Nami is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Nami build against Locke?

The best Nami build against Locke includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nami runes against Locke?

The best Nami runes against Locke use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Nami vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nami counter Locke?

Yes, Nami has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 77.8% win rate. Nami strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Nami against Locke?

When playing Nami against Locke, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.