Ziggsvs Locke
Ziggs vs Locke is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Ziggs wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Locke based on 24 games. Ziggs wins the early laning phase while Locke scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ziggs vs Locke matchup.
Ziggs Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ziggs 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 Ziggs vs Locke Matchup?
Ziggs vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Ziggs vs Locke matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Ziggs wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Locke's 50.0%, giving Ziggs a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ziggs controls the early laning stage, but Locke outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ziggs needs to press advantages before Locke reaches their power spikes, while Locke should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Locke leads by 675 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ziggs has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Locke's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Ziggs vs Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Ziggs is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Ziggs holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Ziggs Build Against Locke
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Ziggs needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ziggs against Locke are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Ziggs an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ziggs vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Ziggs60.0%
Locke40.0%Ziggs42.9%Locke57.1%Ziggs dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Ziggs can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Locke is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Ziggs. Extended games heavily favor Locke, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ziggs must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Locke reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Locke 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 Ziggs Runes Against Locke
Sorcery
Resolve
The Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Ziggs maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Locke.
Ziggs matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Ziggs'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 Ziggs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.51% | 43 | 6.5 | 994 | 12,502 | 52.9% | 42.3% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.2 | 913 | 11,812 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 6.7 | 1,048 | 12,426 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.8 | 1,062 | 12,417 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.8 | 1,005 | 12,598 | 53.9% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 6.4 | 978 | 12,210 | 12.5% | 46.1% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 876 | 11,370 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 7.2 | 1,205 | 15,662 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.4 | 994 | 11,710 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.7 | 887 | 11,171 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.3 | 795 | 9,754 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.5 | 707 | 11,617 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.6 | 862 | 12,664 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.8 | 1,020 | 14,013 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 6.6 | 885 | 12,476 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.0 | 736 | 10,770 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 6.3 | 875 | 9,807 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 1,038 | 12,628 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 963 | 9,412 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 1,063 | 14,812 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 879 | 10,944 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 8.0 | 1,073 | 12,128 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 863 | 13,031 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.8 | 899 | 13,164 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.1 | 927 | 12,285 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.5 | 768 | 10,587 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.0 | 1,096 | 14,562 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.3 | 969 | 13,269 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.5 | 972 | 11,519 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.1 | 1,165 | 17,576 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 992 | 9,749 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 1,228 | 12,620 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 880 | 9,694 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 881 | 14,337 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 804 | 12,568 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 784 | 10,845 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 821 | 12,749 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 1,141 | 12,397 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.6 | 1,036 | 10,976 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 1,119 | 15,184 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 986 | 10,352 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 4 | 7.1 | 1,013 | 13,236 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 3 | 7.1 | 914 | 12,511 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
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Ziggs vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ziggs do against Locke in League of Legends?
Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Locke matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Locke's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Ziggs do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Ziggs has the advantage against Locke with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Ziggs players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Ziggs do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Locke takes over the Ziggs vs Locke matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Locke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Ziggs vs Locke matchup?
Ziggs wins the matchup against Locke with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Ziggs is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.
What is the best Ziggs build against Locke?
The best Ziggs build against Locke includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Ziggs runes against Locke?
The best Ziggs runes against Locke use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ziggs vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Ziggs counter Locke?
Yes, Ziggs has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 50.0% win rate. Ziggs slightly edges out Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Ziggs against Locke?
When playing Ziggs 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.