Veigar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.2%
Pick Rate
4.2%

Veigarvs Locke

AMage
Patch26.13
Matches177,854
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Veigar vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Veigar wins with a 53.5% win rate (+6.9%) over Locke based on 101 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Veigar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Veigar vs Locke matchup.

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Veigar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Veigar 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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Veigar - 53.5% win rate in this matchup
Veigar
53.5% WR
VS
Locke vs Veigar matchup - 46.5% win rate
Locke
46.5% WR

Who Wins the Veigar vs Locke Matchup?

Veigar wins the Veigar vs Locke matchup
Winner
Veigar
Matches: 101
53.5%
Win Rate
46.5%
6.2
CS / min
5.2
991
DMG / min
849
12,207
Gold / game
11,840
107
Heal / min
335
415
DMG Mitigated / min
660
0.7
CC / min
0.4
39.5%
Early Game WR
60.5%
63.8%
Late Game WR
36.2%

Veigar vs Locke Matchup Summary

The Veigar vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 101 recent matches analyzed, Veigar wins with a 53.5% win rate compared to Locke's 46.5%, giving Veigar a 6.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Veigar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Veigar reaches their power spikes, while Veigar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Locke leads by 473 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Veigar 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.

Veigar vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown

Veigar wins the laning phase against Locke in League of Legends

Veigar is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Veigar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.2Veigar
5.2Locke
Veigar significantly out-farms Locke by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Veigar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Locke players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
991Veigar
849Locke
Veigar heavily out-damages Locke by 142 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 Veigar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,207Veigar
11,840Locke
Veigar earns 367 more gold per game than Locke, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Veigar slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Veigar
0.4Locke
Veigar provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Locke, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Veigar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
522Veigar
995Locke
Locke vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 473 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Locke can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Veigar Build Against Locke

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Veigar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Veigar against Locke are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Veigar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% 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 Veigar vs Locke matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Locke
60.5%
+20.9% advantage
Veigar early game win rateVeigar39.5%
Locke early game win rateLocke60.5%
Late Game
Veigar
63.8%
+27.6% advantage
Veigar late game win rateVeigar63.8%
Locke late game win rateLocke36.2%

Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.5% win rate — a 20.9 percentage point lead over Veigar. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Veigar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.8% win rate — 27.6 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Veigar, 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 Veigar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Veigar 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 Veigar Runes Against Locke

Sorcery rune tree - Veigar primary runes vs LockeSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Veigar rune vs LockeManaflow Band - best Veigar rune vs LockeTranscendence - best Veigar rune vs LockeGathering Storm - best Veigar rune vs Locke
Domination rune tree - Veigar secondary runes vs LockeDomination
Cheap Shot - best Veigar rune vs LockeUltimate Hunter - best Veigar rune vs Locke
52.4% WR

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


Veigar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Veigar'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 Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Veigar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.47%1016.299112,20739.5%63.8%
36.84%576.782712,40023.1%48.4%
44.90%496.897912,79444.0%45.8%
44.19%436.291611,44340.9%47.6%
42.86%425.270911,74335.7%46.4%
52.50%406.786912,35044.4%59.1%
57.89%386.085811,51553.3%60.9%
51.35%376.894011,20954.2%46.1%
37.14%355.778810,93733.3%40.0%
60.00%356.388212,93580.0%52.0%
56.67%306.384112,72066.7%52.4%
68.97%296.089312,05244.4%80.0%
51.72%296.691213,75350.0%52.6%
51.85%276.71,08714,32261.5%42.9%
62.96%276.594413,61163.6%62.5%
32.00%256.876610,94229.4%37.5%
44.00%256.991813,28033.3%50.0%
54.17%246.683613,58060.0%52.6%
58.33%246.185913,24880.0%42.9%
69.57%236.192413,830100.0%56.3%
66.67%215.91,04512,14842.9%78.6%
47.62%215.984311,84854.5%40.0%
65.00%206.084513,60857.1%69.2%
65.00%206.395313,95150.0%71.4%
63.16%195.990314,08580.0%57.1%
57.89%196.380611,80177.8%40.0%
50.00%186.292311,84042.9%54.5%
66.67%185.776310,83550.0%75.0%
61.11%186.986913,39350.0%66.7%
58.82%177.11,12513,52325.0%69.2%
47.06%176.294112,07455.6%37.5%
56.25%166.479011,32642.9%66.7%
25.00%163.568110,47314.3%33.3%
35.71%144.185212,07150.0%33.3%
53.85%133.667810,61066.7%42.9%
46.15%136.795713,25640.0%50.0%
58.33%125.981311,80820.0%85.7%
58.33%126.493614,23050.0%62.5%
58.33%126.496214,3910.0%63.6%
58.33%126.61,15616,11850.0%60.0%
50.00%125.575112,53166.7%44.4%
45.45%117.482711,40460.0%33.3%
70.00%106.787213,22666.7%71.4%
80.00%106.61,13015,65250.0%100.0%
30.00%106.768110,68433.3%25.0%
60.00%106.41,09514,65333.3%71.4%
50.00%106.994515,19450.0%50.0%
30.00%106.496913,83333.3%28.6%
40.00%106.81,10714,59133.3%42.9%
44.44%95.472510,87420.0%75.0%
44.44%95.11,28014,344100.0%28.6%
66.67%96.983014,09375.0%60.0%
33.33%96.779412,55466.7%16.7%
55.56%96.783712,707100.0%42.9%
75.00%87.291515,70175.0%75.0%
50.00%82.788211,30850.0%50.0%
50.00%86.284713,33850.0%50.0%
50.00%85.61,04411,61725.0%75.0%
57.14%76.197114,890100.0%50.0%
57.14%75.899214,10550.0%60.0%
50.00%63.887214,907100.0%40.0%
100.00%66.71,1029,881100.0%0.0%
33.33%66.51,16013,18933.3%33.3%
50.00%66.31,26114,02650.0%50.0%
0.00%64.676212,4460.0%0.0%
33.33%66.38308,33125.0%50.0%
66.67%66.985611,471100.0%33.3%
83.33%67.280412,04766.7%100.0%
50.00%65.963210,46133.3%66.7%
20.00%57.399013,74050.0%0.0%
60.00%52.062511,5360.0%75.0%
20.00%51.75118,0880.0%50.0%
100.00%54.979110,665100.0%100.0%
80.00%56.71,66417,28750.0%100.0%

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Veigar vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Veigar do against Locke in League of Legends?

Veigar wins the Veigar vs Locke matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to Locke's 46.5%, a 6.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 101 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Veigar do against Locke in the early game?

In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Veigar with a 60.5% win rate versus 39.5%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Veigar do against Locke in the late game?

In the late game, Veigar takes over the Veigar vs Locke matchup with a 63.8% win rate compared to 36.2%. Veigar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Veigar vs Locke matchup?

Veigar wins the matchup against Locke with a 53.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 6.9 percentage point advantage means Veigar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 101 games analyzed.

What is the best Veigar build against Locke?

The best Veigar build against Locke includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. 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 Veigar runes against Locke?

The best Veigar runes against Locke use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.4% win rate in the Veigar vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Veigar counter Locke?

Yes, Veigar has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 53.5% win rate. Veigar strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Veigar against Locke?

When playing Veigar 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.