Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
5.5%
Pantheonvs Locke
Patch26.16
Matches1,860,540
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Pantheon vs Locke is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Locke wins with a 51.4% win rate (+2.9%) over Pantheon based on 35 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Pantheon scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Pantheon build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Pantheon vs Locke matchup.
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Pantheon Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Pantheon 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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Pantheon
48.6% WR
VS
Locke
51.4% WR
Who Wins the Pantheon vs Locke Matchup?
Winner
Locke
Matches: 35
48.6%
51.4%
4.3
4.5
952
733
11,011
11,047
187
365
716
600
0.9
0.5
38.9%
61.1%
58.8%
41.2%
Pantheon vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Pantheon vs Locke matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 51.4% win rate compared to Pantheon's 48.6%, giving Locke a 2.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Pantheon outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Pantheon reaches their power spikes, while Pantheon should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Pantheon leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Locke is slightly favored, Pantheon can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Locke's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Pantheon vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Pantheon, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
4.3Pantheon
4.5Locke
Pantheon and Locke farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
952Pantheon
733Locke
Pantheon heavily out-damages Locke by 219 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Locke should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Pantheon's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
11,011Pantheon
11,047Locke
Pantheon and Locke generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 36 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.Utility
0.9Pantheon
0.5Locke
Pantheon provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Locke, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Pantheon coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.Sustain
903Pantheon
965Locke
Locke heals and mitigates 62 more damage per minute than Pantheon, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Locke to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Pantheon.Best Pantheon Build Against Locke
Boots
Core Items
Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Pantheon needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Pantheon against Locke are Voltaic Cyclosword, Eclipse and Sundered Sky. This combination gives Pantheon an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Pantheon the best chance to compete against Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Pantheon vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Locke
61.1%
+22.2% advantage
Pantheon38.9%
Locke61.1%♕
Late Game
Pantheon
58.8%
+17.6% advantage
Pantheon58.8%Locke41.2%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.1% win rate — a 22.2 percentage point lead over Pantheon. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Pantheon is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Pantheon, 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 Pantheon reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Pantheon 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 Pantheon Runes Against Locke
Precision
Domination
66.7% WR
The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Pantheon maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Locke.
Pantheon matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.16. The table below shows Pantheon'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 Pantheon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.97% | 155 | 2.0 | 688 | 11,436 | 49.0% | 51.9% | |
| 44.29% | 140 | 1.6 | 673 | 11,157 | 46.9% | 42.9% | |
| 51.26% | 119 | 1.6 | 685 | 10,836 | 53.7% | 49.2% | |
| 41.53% | 118 | 1.6 | 671 | 10,689 | 40.0% | 42.6% | |
| 58.00% | 100 | 1.6 | 657 | 10,286 | 64.3% | 53.5% | |
| 43.16% | 95 | 1.5 | 638 | 9,707 | 47.2% | 38.1% | |
| 46.81% | 94 | 1.8 | 684 | 10,488 | 41.9% | 51.0% | |
| 41.94% | 93 | 1.9 | 654 | 10,909 | 32.4% | 48.2% | |
| 46.07% | 89 | 5.3 | 991 | 11,208 | 39.5% | 52.2% | |
| 63.41% | 82 | 5.2 | 906 | 11,511 | 53.1% | 70.0% | |
| 48.10% | 79 | 5.1 | 963 | 11,508 | 43.9% | 52.6% | |
| 46.27% | 67 | 1.7 | 690 | 10,025 | 60.0% | 35.1% | |
| 56.72% | 67 | 5.2 | 988 | 12,945 | 45.0% | 61.7% | |
| 57.58% | 66 | 1.6 | 705 | 10,324 | 54.8% | 60.0% | |
| 46.15% | 65 | 5.0 | 884 | 11,175 | 47.1% | 45.2% | |
| 53.13% | 64 | 1.6 | 659 | 10,208 | 50.0% | 55.9% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 5.0 | 938 | 12,182 | 44.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.85% | 59 | 1.6 | 696 | 10,446 | 50.0% | 51.5% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 4.4 | 800 | 12,037 | 40.9% | 61.1% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 5.6 | 1,000 | 12,474 | 55.0% | 47.4% | |
| 42.11% | 57 | 2.8 | 917 | 11,569 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 40.35% | 57 | 5.1 | 898 | 11,411 | 30.0% | 46.0% | |
| 44.64% | 56 | 4.7 | 796 | 11,282 | 52.2% | 39.4% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 1.7 | 711 | 11,644 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 38.89% | 54 | 1.5 | 626 | 9,544 | 30.8% | 46.4% | |
| 50.00% | 52 | 2.1 | 719 | 11,088 | 47.4% | 51.5% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 2.3 | 937 | 12,412 | 28.6% | 58.3% | |
| 48.00% | 50 | 2.6 | 795 | 11,306 | 42.9% | 51.7% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 4.8 | 847 | 10,732 | 65.5% | 42.9% | |
| 45.83% | 48 | 1.7 | 685 | 10,445 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 1.7 | 664 | 10,853 | 52.6% | 59.3% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 1.6 | 768 | 12,551 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 2.2 | 713 | 10,524 | 36.4% | 63.6% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 1.3 | 630 | 10,538 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 64.29% | 42 | 4.6 | 852 | 11,806 | 68.4% | 60.9% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 3.8 | 896 | 12,039 | 33.3% | 72.7% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 4.6 | 885 | 10,391 | 63.6% | 41.2% | |
| 38.46% | 39 | 1.5 | 684 | 10,330 | 30.0% | 47.4% | |
| 31.58% | 38 | 3.7 | 885 | 11,505 | 37.5% | 27.3% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 1.7 | 742 | 10,434 | 35.3% | 38.1% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 1.6 | 657 | 9,620 | 38.1% | 64.7% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 5.5 | 976 | 11,494 | 47.1% | 42.1% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.5 | 669 | 9,218 | 38.9% | 44.4% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 4.3 | 952 | 11,011 | 38.9% | 58.8% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 5.1 | 898 | 11,582 | 42.9% | 47.6% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 1.5 | 630 | 9,584 | 68.8% | 47.1% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 1.6 | 776 | 10,313 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 5.6 | 904 | 12,813 | 50.0% | 68.4% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 3.0 | 858 | 12,009 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 65.63% | 32 | 5.1 | 922 | 11,598 | 66.7% | 65.0% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 3.1 | 835 | 12,133 | 60.0% | 47.6% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 1.7 | 775 | 11,081 | 61.5% | 38.9% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 4.9 | 1,000 | 12,103 | 52.9% | 71.4% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 1.9 | 720 | 11,007 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 1.9 | 702 | 11,323 | 41.7% | 38.9% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 2.3 | 742 | 11,830 | 21.4% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 1.6 | 850 | 12,703 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 5.7 | 906 | 10,713 | 46.1% | 56.3% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 5.0 | 1,063 | 11,890 | 62.5% | 58.3% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 1.8 | 785 | 10,012 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 4.8 | 1,111 | 11,161 | 53.9% | 40.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 1.6 | 703 | 10,010 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 4.9 | 724 | 10,959 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 3.9 | 842 | 11,099 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 4.7 | 844 | 11,094 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 5.7 | 877 | 12,443 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 5.1 | 832 | 12,336 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.6 | 777 | 12,672 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 4.0 | 697 | 11,594 | 53.9% | 45.5% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 4.5 | 989 | 11,505 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 4.9 | 979 | 11,683 | 63.6% | 53.9% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 5.2 | 794 | 10,853 | 30.8% | 60.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 5.0 | 862 | 10,927 | 55.6% | 42.9% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 5.1 | 917 | 9,864 | 61.5% | 50.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.0 | 924 | 11,985 | 45.5% | 58.3% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.1 | 734 | 12,908 | 30.0% | 53.9% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.4 | 814 | 13,669 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 5.2 | 745 | 11,790 | 11.1% | 46.1% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 2.3 | 754 | 11,113 | 11.1% | 69.2% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 4.9 | 839 | 10,839 | 45.5% | 27.3% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 5.7 | 958 | 11,433 | 30.0% | 58.3% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 2.3 | 721 | 11,403 | 45.5% | 81.8% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 1.2 | 684 | 12,249 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 5.7 | 989 | 12,724 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 4.6 | 817 | 9,982 | 33.3% | 22.2% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 5.1 | 885 | 11,756 | 66.7% | 46.7% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 4.0 | 889 | 12,685 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 5.0 | 778 | 10,015 | 36.4% | 37.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.1 | 671 | 11,896 | 37.5% | 63.6% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 3.5 | 740 | 11,360 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 3.9 | 757 | 12,177 | 40.0% | 76.9% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.4 | 757 | 12,347 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 4.1 | 877 | 12,823 | 20.0% | 46.1% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 0.9 | 687 | 11,500 | 83.3% | 54.5% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 2.2 | 721 | 8,376 | 40.0% | 85.7% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 1.5 | 750 | 12,784 | 42.9% | 77.8% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.0 | 885 | 11,604 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 3.7 | 718 | 10,604 | 57.1% | 55.6% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.2 | 671 | 11,921 | 16.7% | 60.0% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 728 | 12,645 | 20.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 5.0 | 897 | 12,975 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 5.5 | 1,013 | 13,800 | 83.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 3.6 | 899 | 12,598 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 5.4 | 1,000 | 13,109 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 3.8 | 871 | 10,440 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 4.9 | 740 | 11,067 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.5 | 1,134 | 13,182 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.4 | 756 | 12,518 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.0 | 760 | 11,170 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 3.0 | 1,022 | 10,038 | 44.4% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 941 | 12,795 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.6 | 709 | 11,599 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 1,082 | 13,687 | 100.0% | 72.7% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.0 | 906 | 8,181 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.3 | 667 | 10,106 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 3.4 | 886 | 11,414 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 4.8 | 980 | 14,349 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.4 | 671 | 12,346 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.2 | 846 | 10,756 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 4.4 | 899 | 13,208 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.0 | 1,045 | 11,022 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.7 | 893 | 11,373 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.4 | 1,032 | 11,566 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.1 | 845 | 14,408 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.5 | 740 | 12,232 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.8 | 698 | 11,683 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.2 | 826 | 11,498 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.8 | 864 | 14,250 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.7 | 937 | 12,946 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.2 | 734 | 12,172 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 0.7 | 537 | 9,678 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.8 | 738 | 11,903 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.4 | 870 | 10,979 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.4 | 847 | 11,131 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.3 | 804 | 11,380 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.7 | 581 | 11,374 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.5 | 753 | 10,710 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 877 | 11,977 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 1,009 | 14,467 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 947 | 14,688 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.1 | 649 | 9,796 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 830 | 10,513 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 630 | 10,219 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 568 | 8,098 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 859 | 14,468 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 889 | 12,491 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
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Pantheon vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Pantheon do against Locke in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Pantheon vs Locke matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to Pantheon's 48.6%, a 2.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Pantheon do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Pantheon with a 61.1% win rate versus 38.9%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Pantheon do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Pantheon takes over the Pantheon vs Locke matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Pantheon scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Pantheon vs Locke matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Pantheon with a 51.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 2.9 percentage point advantage means Locke is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.
What is the best Pantheon build against Locke?
The best Pantheon build against Locke includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Eclipse, Sundered Sky with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Pantheon runes against Locke?
The best Pantheon runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Pantheon vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Pantheon counter Locke?
No, Pantheon struggles against Locke with only a 48.6% win rate. Locke has the advantage in this matchup. Pantheon players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Locke's lead.
How do I play Pantheon against Locke?
When playing Pantheon against Locke, play cautiously and avoid Locke's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Locke in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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