Viego - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Viegovs Locke

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

Viego vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Viego wins with a 65.6% win rate (+31.2%) over Locke based on 64 games. Viego holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Viego build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Viego vs Locke matchup.

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Viego Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Viego 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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Viego - 65.6% win rate in this matchup
Viego
65.6% WR
VS
Locke vs Viego matchup - 34.4% win rate
Locke
34.4% WR

Who Wins the Viego vs Locke Matchup?

Viego wins the Viego vs Locke matchup
Winner
Viego
Matches: 64
65.6%
Win Rate
34.4%
1.4
CS / min
1.2
761
DMG / min
674
13,463
Gold / game
11,756
496
Heal / min
516
758
DMG Mitigated / min
650
0.6
CC / min
0.4
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
64.9%
Late Game WR
35.1%

Viego vs Locke Matchup Summary

The Viego vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 64 recent matches analyzed, Viego wins with a 65.6% win rate compared to Locke's 34.4%, giving Viego a 31.2 percentage point advantage. Viego 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 Viego leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Viego 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.

Viego vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown

Viego wins the laning phase against Locke in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.4Viego
1.2Locke
Viego and Locke farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
761Viego
674Locke
Viego heavily out-damages Locke by 87 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 Viego's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,463Viego
11,756Locke
Viego generates a commanding 1,707 more gold per game than Locke. This substantial economic advantage means Viego consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Locke should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Viego
0.4Locke
Both Viego and Locke provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,253Viego
1,166Locke
Viego heals and mitigates 87 more damage per minute than Locke, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Viego to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Locke.

Best Viego Build Against Locke

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Viego needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Viego against Locke are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Mortal Reminder. This combination gives Viego 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 Viego vs Locke matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Viego
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Viego early game win rateViego66.7%
Locke early game win rateLocke33.3%
Late Game
Viego
64.9%
+29.7% advantage
Viego late game win rateViego64.9%
Locke late game win rateLocke35.1%

Viego dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Viego can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Viego is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.9% win rate — 29.7 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Viego, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Viego 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 Viego Runes Against Locke

Precision rune tree - Viego primary runes vs LockePrecision
Conqueror - best Viego rune vs LockeTriumph - best Viego rune vs LockeLegend: Alacrity - best Viego rune vs LockeCoup de Grace - best Viego rune vs Locke
Domination rune tree - Viego secondary runes vs LockeDomination
Sudden Impact - best Viego rune vs LockeTreasure Hunter - best Viego rune vs Locke
80.0% WR

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


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

Viego 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
47.25%911.069913,87740.0%50.8%
54.55%771.074912,72050.0%60.0%
44.29%701.074412,91827.6%56.1%
58.46%651.179613,39553.6%62.2%
65.63%641.476113,46366.7%64.9%
40.00%551.062012,56537.5%41.9%
61.11%540.979314,44670.0%55.9%
52.94%511.174612,78854.2%51.9%
48.89%451.178513,06542.1%53.9%
44.44%451.177913,69545.8%42.9%
46.34%411.064411,98930.0%61.9%
46.34%411.169515,42958.3%41.4%
68.42%380.977114,43875.0%65.4%
37.84%371.173414,12625.0%47.6%
37.14%350.965011,47544.4%29.4%
58.82%341.076812,59966.7%50.0%
33.33%300.973611,74745.0%10.0%
46.67%301.075714,70537.5%50.0%
65.52%290.872213,04780.0%50.0%
51.85%270.974313,48258.3%46.7%
53.85%261.085116,34985.7%42.1%
42.31%261.175613,56727.3%53.3%
56.00%250.858012,56953.3%60.0%
44.00%250.976712,71725.0%52.9%
50.00%240.981912,86850.0%50.0%
39.13%231.177014,00350.0%27.3%
52.17%230.972913,39450.0%53.9%
40.00%201.162614,58420.0%46.7%
55.00%200.881214,86480.0%46.7%
57.89%191.069612,34245.5%75.0%
52.63%191.071212,56450.0%55.6%
33.33%181.070113,25537.5%30.0%
66.67%181.171613,00960.0%75.0%
55.56%180.992813,27562.5%50.0%
43.75%161.170512,58044.4%42.9%
53.33%151.373014,43575.0%45.5%
71.43%141.068814,98780.0%66.7%
46.15%131.472112,99150.0%40.0%
53.85%131.563113,61960.0%50.0%
25.00%121.168213,75533.3%16.7%
25.00%120.943710,70316.7%33.3%
75.00%121.370814,310100.0%57.1%
45.45%111.170915,05766.7%37.5%
63.64%110.759712,11950.0%80.0%
30.00%100.961510,76820.0%40.0%
40.00%101.666712,04140.0%40.0%
50.00%100.863112,17160.0%40.0%
40.00%101.498914,29450.0%33.3%
60.00%101.370416,018100.0%50.0%
40.00%101.478813,26725.0%50.0%
33.33%90.956412,36416.7%66.7%
37.50%80.865610,00060.0%0.0%
50.00%81.265113,07860.0%33.3%
57.14%70.869512,08280.0%0.0%
85.71%71.165812,124100.0%66.7%
71.43%70.768213,19075.0%66.7%
83.33%61.368715,120100.0%80.0%
20.00%51.44949,5500.0%50.0%
80.00%52.183115,41966.7%100.0%
60.00%52.588813,135100.0%33.3%
40.00%51.968013,141100.0%0.0%

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Viego vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Viego do against Locke in League of Legends?

Viego wins the Viego vs Locke matchup with a 65.6% win rate compared to Locke's 34.4%, a 31.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 64 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Viego do against Locke in the early game?

In the early game, Viego has the advantage against Locke with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Viego players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Viego do against Locke in the late game?

In the late game, Viego takes over the Viego vs Locke matchup with a 64.9% win rate compared to 35.1%. Viego scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Viego vs Locke matchup?

Viego wins the matchup against Locke with a 65.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 31.2 percentage point advantage means Viego is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 64 games analyzed.

What is the best Viego build against Locke?

The best Viego build against Locke includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Mortal Reminder with Chainlaced Crushers. 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 Viego runes against Locke?

The best Viego runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Viego vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Viego counter Locke?

Yes, Viego has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 65.6% win rate. Viego strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Viego against Locke?

When playing Viego 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.