Vivs Locke
Vi vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Vi wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Locke based on 39 games. Vi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Locke matchup.
Vi Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vi 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 Vi vs Locke Matchup?
Vi vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Vi vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Locke's 33.3%, giving Vi a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Vi 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 Vi leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi 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.
Vi vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Vi is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vi holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Vi Build Against Locke
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Locke are Eclipse, The Collector and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Vi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% 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 Vi vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Vi56.5%
Locke43.5%Vi81.3%Locke18.8%Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.5% win rate — a 13.0 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Vi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 81.3% win rate — 62.5 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Vi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Vi 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 Vi Runes Against Locke
Domination
Precision
Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Vi to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Vi'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 Vi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.78% | 49 | 0.9 | 622 | 12,825 | 66.7% | 29.7% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 0.8 | 617 | 12,385 | 61.1% | 52.0% | |
| 37.50% | 40 | 1.1 | 663 | 13,353 | 26.7% | 44.0% | |
| 66.67% | 39 | 1.4 | 688 | 11,953 | 56.5% | 81.3% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 1.0 | 595 | 12,093 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 1.1 | 607 | 11,936 | 45.0% | 29.4% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 0.9 | 644 | 12,574 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 0.9 | 652 | 11,665 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 0.9 | 625 | 12,059 | 45.5% | 60.0% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 621 | 11,462 | 38.5% | 75.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 737 | 13,111 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.1 | 675 | 13,159 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 77.27% | 22 | 1.0 | 675 | 11,948 | 69.2% | 88.9% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.0 | 622 | 13,473 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 1.1 | 686 | 12,440 | 60.0% | 77.8% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.1 | 754 | 12,405 | 37.5% | 36.4% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 0.9 | 603 | 13,063 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 0.9 | 606 | 12,379 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.5 | 627 | 12,203 | 55.6% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 642 | 12,294 | 44.4% | 57.1% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.1 | 650 | 13,162 | 85.7% | 42.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.1 | 494 | 11,422 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.2 | 558 | 9,900 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.5 | 754 | 13,950 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 0.8 | 567 | 11,067 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 1.4 | 624 | 13,820 | 40.0% | 14.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.0 | 933 | 14,051 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 474 | 11,465 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.3 | 713 | 12,112 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.9 | 706 | 12,998 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.1 | 616 | 13,254 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 556 | 10,426 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 702 | 13,906 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 756 | 13,640 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 414 | 6,397 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 0.8 | 495 | 10,006 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 607 | 12,889 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 656 | 12,975 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 913 | 12,719 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 584 | 12,305 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 574 | 9,670 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 833 | 12,112 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 683 | 13,995 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 4 | 1.0 | 840 | 7,338 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
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Vi vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vi do against Locke in League of Legends?
Vi wins the Vi vs Locke matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Locke's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Vi do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Locke with a 56.5% win rate versus 43.5%. Vi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Vi do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Locke matchup with a 81.3% win rate compared to 18.8%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Vi vs Locke matchup?
Vi wins the matchup against Locke with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.
What is the best Vi build against Locke?
The best Vi build against Locke includes Eclipse, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards with Mercury's Treads. 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 Vi runes against Locke?
The best Vi runes against Locke use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Vi vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Vi counter Locke?
Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 66.7% win rate. Vi strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Vi against Locke?
When playing Vi 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.