Ryzevs Locke
Ryze vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Ryze wins with a 58.8% win rate (+17.6%) over Locke based on 34 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Ryze scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Locke matchup.
Ryze Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ryze 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 Ryze vs Locke Matchup?
Ryze vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Ryze vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 58.8% win rate compared to Locke's 41.2%, giving Ryze a 17.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Ryze outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Ryze reaches their power spikes, while Ryze should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ryze leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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.
Ryze vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Ryze is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ryze holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Ryze Build Against Locke
Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Locke are Rod of Ages, Rabadon's Deathcap and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Ryze an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 60.0% win rate across 5 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 Ryze vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Ryze25.0%
Locke75.0%Ryze69.2%Locke30.8%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Ryze. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Ryze is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 69.2% win rate — 38.5 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Ryze, 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 Ryze reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ryze 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 Ryze Runes Against Locke
Sorcery
Resolve
Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Ryze to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Ryze'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 Ryze 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.82% | 34 | 6.7 | 1,012 | 12,325 | 25.0% | 69.2% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 7.1 | 772 | 10,678 | 60.0% | 27.3% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 7.2 | 780 | 12,610 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 7.4 | 1,003 | 12,981 | 85.7% | 62.5% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 7.0 | 1,138 | 13,929 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 7.5 | 910 | 11,298 | 28.6% | 20.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 7.0 | 839 | 13,300 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.9 | 730 | 10,418 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 7.7 | 976 | 13,028 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.3 | 967 | 14,375 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.8 | 892 | 11,028 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.6 | 1,217 | 13,354 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.8 | 934 | 11,453 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.2 | 910 | 12,730 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 803 | 12,190 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.4 | 831 | 11,418 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.4 | 673 | 9,183 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.2 | 848 | 13,668 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 8.1 | 1,057 | 16,424 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 770 | 11,426 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 842 | 12,177 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 8.3 | 921 | 11,300 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 875 | 11,798 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 623 | 10,570 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 1 | 8.4 | 1,338 | 14,548 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Ryze vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ryze do against Locke in League of Legends?
Ryze wins the Ryze vs Locke matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to Locke's 41.2%, a 17.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Ryze do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Ryze with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Ryze do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Ryze takes over the Ryze vs Locke matchup with a 69.2% win rate compared to 30.8%. Ryze scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Ryze vs Locke matchup?
Ryze wins the matchup against Locke with a 58.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 17.6 percentage point advantage means Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.
What is the best Ryze build against Locke?
The best Ryze build against Locke includes Rod of Ages, Rabadon's Deathcap, Seraph's Embrace with Immortal Path. This build achieves a 60.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Ryze runes against Locke?
The best Ryze runes against Locke use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 63.6% win rate in the Ryze vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Ryze counter Locke?
Yes, Ryze has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 58.8% win rate. Ryze strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Ryze against Locke?
When playing Ryze 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.