Viktorvs Locke
Viktor vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Viktor wins with a 60.6% win rate (+21.3%) over Locke based on 94 games. Viktor holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Viktor build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Viktor vs Locke matchup.
Viktor Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Viktor 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 Viktor vs Locke Matchup?
Viktor vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Viktor vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 94 recent matches analyzed, Viktor wins with a 60.6% win rate compared to Locke's 39.4%, giving Viktor a 21.3 percentage point advantage. Viktor 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 Viktor leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Viktor 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.
Viktor vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Viktor is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Viktor holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Viktor Build Against Locke
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Viktor needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Viktor against Locke are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Viktor an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 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 Viktor vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Viktor64.1%
Locke35.9%Viktor58.2%Locke41.8%Viktor dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.1% win rate — a 28.2 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Viktor can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Viktor is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.2% win rate — 16.4 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Viktor, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Viktor 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 Viktor Runes Against Locke
Sorcery
Precision
Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Viktor to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Viktor matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Viktor'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 Viktor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.64% | 94 | 6.8 | 1,120 | 12,395 | 64.1% | 58.2% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 7.3 | 925 | 10,880 | 63.2% | 41.7% | |
| 64.52% | 31 | 7.3 | 1,041 | 13,597 | 66.7% | 63.6% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 7.2 | 1,037 | 12,255 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 6.6 | 1,175 | 13,276 | 38.5% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 7.2 | 912 | 11,401 | 70.0% | 47.1% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 6.9 | 1,049 | 12,891 | 63.6% | 26.7% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.9 | 906 | 9,754 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 6.8 | 908 | 11,319 | 27.3% | 30.8% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 7.2 | 867 | 9,935 | 45.5% | 54.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.7 | 1,052 | 10,255 | 53.9% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.6 | 1,000 | 12,487 | 14.3% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 876 | 10,443 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 7.1 | 878 | 11,198 | 25.0% | 27.3% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 7.2 | 1,086 | 11,642 | 55.6% | 60.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.5 | 1,057 | 11,682 | 63.6% | 12.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.6 | 873 | 10,834 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.5 | 1,014 | 10,406 | 44.4% | 44.4% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 6.5 | 917 | 12,521 | 71.4% | 72.7% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.8 | 944 | 11,390 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 7.4 | 1,078 | 12,328 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.6 | 999 | 11,580 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 7.3 | 1,031 | 11,467 | 71.4% | 62.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.6 | 903 | 10,769 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.8 | 865 | 11,874 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.3 | 1,183 | 14,178 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.7 | 1,008 | 10,894 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 7.3 | 907 | 10,325 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 920 | 10,265 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.5 | 1,094 | 14,929 | 0.0% | 55.6% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.8 | 1,028 | 13,089 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.1 | 1,064 | 14,219 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.6 | 822 | 8,328 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.5 | 991 | 12,743 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.2 | 1,044 | 13,494 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.6 | 1,095 | 10,222 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 959 | 12,796 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,018 | 15,333 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 7.0 | 981 | 11,209 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 658 | 9,075 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 928 | 13,349 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 2 | 8.1 | 829 | 10,955 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
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Viktor vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Viktor do against Locke in League of Legends?
Viktor wins the Viktor vs Locke matchup with a 60.6% win rate compared to Locke's 39.4%, a 21.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 94 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Viktor do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Viktor has the advantage against Locke with a 64.1% win rate versus 35.9%. Viktor players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Viktor do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Viktor takes over the Viktor vs Locke matchup with a 58.2% win rate compared to 41.8%. Viktor scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Viktor vs Locke matchup?
Viktor wins the matchup against Locke with a 60.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 21.3 percentage point advantage means Viktor is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 94 games analyzed.
What is the best Viktor build against Locke?
The best Viktor build against Locke includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Viktor runes against Locke?
The best Viktor runes against Locke use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 85.7% win rate in the Viktor vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Viktor counter Locke?
Yes, Viktor has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 60.6% win rate. Viktor strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Viktor against Locke?
When playing Viktor 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.