Xerathvs Locke
Xerath vs Locke is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Locke wins with a 51.3% win rate (+2.5%) over Xerath based on 80 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Xerath scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xerath vs Locke matchup.
Xerath Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Xerath 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 Xerath vs Locke Matchup?
Xerath vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Xerath vs Locke matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 80 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 51.3% win rate compared to Xerath's 48.8%, giving Locke a 2.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Xerath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke needs to press advantages before Xerath reaches their power spikes, while Xerath should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Locke leads by 664 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Locke is slightly favored, Xerath can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Locke's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Xerath vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Xerath holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Xerath Build Against Locke
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Locke are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Void Staff. This combination gives Xerath 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 Xerath vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Xerath46.0%
Locke54.0%Xerath51.2%Locke48.8%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.0% win rate — a 8.1 percentage point lead over Xerath. This lopsided early game means Locke can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Xerath takes over with a 51.2% win rate, leading Locke by 2.3 percentage points. Xerath scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Locke has the edge early, but Xerath gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Xerath Runes Against Locke
Inspiration
Sorcery
The Inspiration primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Xerath maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Locke.
Xerath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Xerath'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 Xerath 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.75% | 80 | 6.3 | 1,077 | 11,809 | 46.0% | 51.2% | |
| 64.56% | 79 | 3.6 | 907 | 10,966 | 50.0% | 75.6% | |
| 53.70% | 54 | 2.4 | 917 | 11,324 | 75.0% | 44.7% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 6.5 | 1,082 | 13,130 | 72.7% | 48.1% | |
| 61.11% | 36 | 5.1 | 1,116 | 11,624 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 2.3 | 921 | 10,181 | 60.0% | 63.2% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 2.1 | 841 | 10,418 | 50.0% | 55.0% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 3.3 | 918 | 12,037 | 66.7% | 65.0% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 2.0 | 793 | 9,893 | 63.6% | 41.2% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.3 | 872 | 10,602 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 6.8 | 978 | 12,026 | 70.6% | 62.5% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 2.2 | 835 | 9,469 | 35.7% | 54.5% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.7 | 962 | 10,058 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 5.9 | 904 | 12,060 | 66.7% | 35.3% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 2.7 | 833 | 10,127 | 33.3% | 35.7% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.3 | 920 | 11,900 | 60.0% | 58.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 6.2 | 1,047 | 10,593 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.8 | 887 | 9,455 | 45.5% | 33.3% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 2.1 | 764 | 9,061 | 63.6% | 44.4% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 6.7 | 1,100 | 13,433 | 71.4% | 58.3% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.2 | 1,026 | 10,151 | 55.6% | 30.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 2.2 | 831 | 10,789 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 6.1 | 1,096 | 13,697 | 50.0% | 69.2% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 5.5 | 964 | 13,189 | 75.0% | 53.9% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.6 | 927 | 12,588 | 44.4% | 37.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.4 | 1,002 | 11,983 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 2.0 | 853 | 10,469 | 40.0% | 72.7% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 2.1 | 885 | 10,261 | 0.0% | 81.8% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 6.0 | 1,044 | 12,750 | 80.0% | 80.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.9 | 968 | 11,392 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.3 | 714 | 9,772 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 3.8 | 798 | 10,489 | 57.1% | 14.3% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.4 | 902 | 11,567 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 2.5 | 1,105 | 13,245 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 5.4 | 870 | 12,315 | 100.0% | 58.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.4 | 1,161 | 13,805 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.1 | 1,003 | 11,891 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 4.5 | 869 | 10,766 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 2.2 | 813 | 10,770 | 80.0% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.9 | 784 | 9,225 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.9 | 942 | 10,757 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.0 | 944 | 9,514 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 4.9 | 1,035 | 12,195 | 75.0% | 71.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.5 | 809 | 9,712 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 3.7 | 900 | 11,804 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 1,039 | 12,096 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.3 | 595 | 10,017 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.8 | 795 | 11,169 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.5 | 1,172 | 13,667 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.3 | 1,186 | 13,963 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.1 | 794 | 9,636 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.1 | 827 | 11,177 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.9 | 1,098 | 13,414 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.9 | 820 | 12,695 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.0 | 876 | 11,119 | 80.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.7 | 951 | 14,087 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 3.1 | 901 | 11,073 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.8 | 801 | 9,497 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 930 | 9,670 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.1 | 781 | 12,587 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.9 | 855 | 8,014 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.9 | 883 | 12,920 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.0 | 1,064 | 11,643 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.4 | 1,030 | 12,996 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.9 | 1,186 | 14,061 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.9 | 1,166 | 10,966 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.4 | 940 | 11,953 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.3 | 1,087 | 12,760 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 1,084 | 12,829 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 1,128 | 12,073 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 953 | 12,814 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.8 | 949 | 8,909 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 881 | 9,631 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 685 | 7,649 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 1,099 | 13,628 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 623 | 10,076 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 945 | 12,268 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Xerath vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Xerath do against Locke in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Xerath vs Locke matchup with a 51.3% win rate compared to Xerath's 48.8%, a 2.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 80 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Xerath do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Xerath with a 54.0% win rate versus 46.0%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Xerath do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Xerath takes over the Xerath vs Locke matchup with a 51.2% win rate compared to 48.8%. Xerath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Xerath vs Locke matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Xerath with a 51.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 2.5 percentage point advantage means Locke is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 80 games analyzed.
What is the best Xerath build against Locke?
The best Xerath build against Locke includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Void Staff 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 Xerath runes against Locke?
The best Xerath runes against Locke use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 70.0% win rate in the Xerath vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Xerath counter Locke?
No, Xerath struggles against Locke with only a 48.8% win rate. Locke has the advantage in this matchup. Xerath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Locke's lead.
How do I play Xerath against Locke?
When playing Xerath against Locke, play cautiously and avoid Locke's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Locke in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.