Rengarvs Locke
Rengar vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Rengar wins with a 59.3% win rate (+18.5%) over Locke based on 27 games. Rengar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rengar vs Locke matchup.
Rengar Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rengar 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 Rengar vs Locke Matchup?
Rengar vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Rengar vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Rengar wins with a 59.3% win rate compared to Locke's 40.7%, giving Rengar a 18.5 percentage point advantage. Rengar 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 sustain, where Locke leads by 248 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rengar 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.
Rengar vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Rengar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Rengar Build Against Locke
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Rengar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rengar against Locke are Profane Hydra, Edge of Night and Umbral Glaive. This combination gives Rengar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Rengar vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Rengar60.0%
Locke40.0%Rengar58.3%Locke41.7%Rengar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Rengar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Rengar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Rengar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Rengar 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 Rengar Runes Against Locke
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Rengar to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Rengar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Rengar'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 Rengar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.0 | 777 | 14,359 | 38.5% | 57.9% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 0.9 | 871 | 13,575 | 21.4% | 58.8% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 1.0 | 863 | 13,434 | 53.9% | 61.1% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 1.0 | 711 | 13,594 | 40.0% | 42.1% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 1.0 | 732 | 12,410 | 53.3% | 30.8% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 1.0 | 914 | 13,638 | 60.0% | 58.3% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 903 | 13,605 | 75.0% | 47.1% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 798 | 14,561 | 28.6% | 38.9% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 0.9 | 796 | 14,123 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 1.1 | 819 | 13,382 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 1.0 | 812 | 13,741 | 28.6% | 27.3% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.2 | 835 | 12,750 | 28.6% | 40.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.3 | 658 | 11,409 | 44.4% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.3 | 893 | 13,471 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 801 | 11,177 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 0.9 | 693 | 12,808 | 14.3% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.4 | 891 | 14,679 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.0 | 792 | 14,604 | 66.7% | 45.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.6 | 793 | 12,757 | 0.0% | 54.5% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 0.9 | 566 | 12,281 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 0.9 | 689 | 14,157 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.2 | 981 | 15,440 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.3 | 920 | 15,589 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 0.8 | 772 | 12,472 | 28.6% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 719 | 13,832 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 881 | 13,633 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.2 | 1,024 | 17,267 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 0.9 | 759 | 12,166 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 548 | 11,212 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 2.0 | 958 | 16,490 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 856 | 15,083 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 783 | 15,243 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.4 | 880 | 16,964 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 940 | 12,673 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 1.0 | 773 | 11,046 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.8 | 795 | 15,698 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 656 | 11,578 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 902 | 13,210 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.0 | 748 | 14,403 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 835 | 16,976 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 598 | 13,660 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 705 | 12,932 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 896 | 9,607 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 811 | 13,725 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 540 | 9,298 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 919 | 11,777 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
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Rengar vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Rengar do against Locke in League of Legends?
Rengar wins the Rengar vs Locke matchup with a 59.3% win rate compared to Locke's 40.7%, a 18.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Rengar do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Rengar has the advantage against Locke with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Rengar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Rengar do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Rengar takes over the Rengar vs Locke matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Rengar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Rengar vs Locke matchup?
Rengar wins the matchup against Locke with a 59.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 18.5 percentage point advantage means Rengar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.
What is the best Rengar build against Locke?
The best Rengar build against Locke includes Profane Hydra, Edge of Night, Umbral Glaive with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Rengar runes against Locke?
The best Rengar runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Rengar vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Rengar counter Locke?
Yes, Rengar has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 59.3% win rate. Rengar strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Rengar against Locke?
When playing Rengar 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.