Nilahvs Locke
Nilah vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Nilah wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Locke based on 5 games. Nilah holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nilah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nilah vs Locke matchup.
Nilah Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nilah 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 Nilah vs Locke Matchup?
Nilah vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Nilah vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Locke's 40.0%, giving Nilah a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Nilah 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 Locke leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah 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.
Nilah vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Nilah, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nilah Build Against Locke
Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Nilah needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nilah against Locke are The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Nilah 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 Nilah vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nilah50.0%
Locke50.0%Nilah66.7%Locke33.3%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nilah and Locke, with Nilah 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.
Nilah is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Nilah, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Nilah 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 Nilah Runes Against Locke
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Nilah to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Nilah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Nilah'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 Nilah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.44% | 36 | 6.4 | 616 | 12,711 | 45.0% | 43.8% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.4 | 686 | 13,609 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 6.3 | 646 | 13,333 | 42.9% | 61.5% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 6.4 | 693 | 13,558 | 66.7% | 64.3% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 6.1 | 734 | 14,760 | 85.7% | 64.3% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 6.3 | 669 | 14,570 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 6.5 | 892 | 14,692 | 62.5% | 70.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 5.4 | 742 | 11,769 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.2 | 794 | 13,603 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.5 | 758 | 14,705 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 6.1 | 662 | 13,102 | 37.5% | 0.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 6.4 | 517 | 11,939 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.9 | 806 | 13,210 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.5 | 531 | 12,984 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 721 | 15,936 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.9 | 552 | 12,963 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.5 | 687 | 12,895 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.3 | 907 | 14,695 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 7.1 | 954 | 14,651 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.0 | 729 | 13,103 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 722 | 14,482 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.8 | 552 | 12,392 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 820 | 13,246 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 4 | 5.0 | 590 | 13,556 | 0.0% | 33.3% |
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Nilah vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nilah do against Locke in League of Legends?
Nilah wins the Nilah vs Locke matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Locke's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Nilah do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Locke with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Nilah players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nilah do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Nilah takes over the Nilah vs Locke matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nilah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nilah vs Locke matchup?
Nilah wins the matchup against Locke with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Nilah build against Locke?
The best Nilah build against Locke includes The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Immortal Path. 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 Nilah runes against Locke?
The best Nilah runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nilah vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nilah counter Locke?
Yes, Nilah has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 60.0% win rate. Nilah strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Nilah against Locke?
When playing Nilah 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.