Is Locke good in Patch 26.13?

Locke is D tier Jungle in Patch 26.13 with a 42.1% win rate, 5.3% pick rate, and 68.0% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Locke Jungle after Patch 26.13 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Locke Jungle?

The best Locke Jungle build in Patch 26.13 uses Lich Bane, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with the Electrocute keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Locke Jungle is D tier with 42.1% win rate this patch.

Champions that counter Locke in Patch 26.13 include MasterYi (39.2% Locke win rate), Viego (41.5% Locke win rate), Naafiri (42.9% Locke win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Locke?

To climb with Locke Jungle in Patch 26.13, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Wave management, Using teleport, and Splitpush. Wave management: Wave management is one of League of Legends fundamentals. Using teleport: Teleport is a versatile tool in you skill set that requires thoughtful usage.

JUNGLE · EMERALD+ · RANKED SOLO

How to Play LockeJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.13

The recommended Locke Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.13, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

In Patch 26.13, Locke is D tier Jungle with 42.1% win rate over merged Emerald+ data. Best build: Electrocute + Lich Bane, Shadowflame. Hardest matchup: MasterYi (39.2% win rate for Locke). Key patterns to practice: Wave management, Using teleport, and Splitpush.

Patch 26.13 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo

TierNo tier changeD#44of 44 Jungle champions

Win rate42.1%vs 50.2% role avg

Pick rate5.3%12th most picked Jungle

Ban rate68.0%

Locke Jungle Build (Patch 26.13)

Highest win rate build path (5.1% pick rate, 41.8% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

41.8% WR

DominationPRIMARY

ElectrocuteKEYSTONE

Sudden Impact

Sixth Sense

Ultimate Hunter

ResolveSECONDARY

Bone Plating

Revitalize

SHARDS

Electrocute · Sudden Impact · Sixth Sense · Ultimate Hunter + Bone Plating · Revitalize

Summoner spells

Flash

Smite

Skill order

WMax Q first

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31415

28101213

611

Item build

5.1% pick

Starting

Scorchclaw Pup + Health Potion

Core build

Lich Bane

Shadowflame

Zhonya's Hourglass

Boots

Sorcerer's Shoes

Situational

Lich Bane

Shadowflame

Zhonya's Hourglass

Rabadon's Deathcap

Dark Seal

Stormsurge

Locke Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.13)

Locke holds a 42.1% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.13, 8.1 points below the Jungle role average of 50.2%. That is the 44th highest win rate of 44 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 5.3% pick rate (12th most played in the role) and a 68.0% ban rate, Locke is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Locke Jungle held steady at D tier through Patch 26.13, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At D tier, Locke is a mains-only pick this patch: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Champion select decides a lot of Locke Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are MasterYi (39.2% win rate for Locke) and Viego (41.5% win rate for Locke): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, LeeSin (44.9%) and Nocturne (43.9%) are the least punishing matchups for Locke this patch.

How to play Locke Jungle

Pick Locke Jungle in patch 26.13 only as a comfort pick: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Locke Jungle guide

Locke jungle is a mark-and-execute skirmisher: throw Ritual Nails (Q) to mark enemies, consume those marks with basic attacks for bonus damage, and finish with Purgatory (R) for a chance to execute whoever it hits outright. Silver Stake (passive) adds extra on-hit magic damage that scales up as the target's health drops, and Ashen Pursuit (E) teleports him into range before dashing through his target to close the gap.

The build

Rune page: Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Sixth Sense, and Ultimate Hunter (Domination), with Revitalize and Bone Plating (Resolve). Summoners: Flash and Smite. Skill order opens and maxes Ritual Nails (Q) first, with Ashen Pursuit (E) second. Starter: Scorchclaw Pup and a Health Potion, into Sorcerer's Shoes. Core build: Lich Bane, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, with Rabadon's Deathcap, Dark Seal, and Stormsurge as later options.

Ability mechanics

Soul Ignition (W) trades attack speed and Move Speed for self-inflicted damage, then heals back a portion of that damage once the effect ends. Purgatory (R) gains additional power for every enemy champion it seals away. Ritual Nails (Q) lets him consume the marks it leaves for bonus damage on his attacks.

Matchups

Hardest matchups by win rate: Master Yi, Viego, Naafiri, Kayn, Sylas. Best matchups: Lee Sin, Nocturne, Graves.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.13:

View Locke counters · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Locke good in Patch 26.13?: Locke is D tier Jungle in Patch 26.13 with a 42.1% win rate, 5.3% pick rate, and 68.0% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Locke Jungle after Patch 26.13 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.
What is the best build for Locke Jungle?: The best Locke Jungle build in Patch 26.13 uses Lich Bane, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with the Electrocute keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Locke Jungle is D tier with 42.1% win rate this patch.
Who counters Locke?: Champions that counter Locke in Patch 26.13 include MasterYi (39.2% Locke win rate), Viego (41.5% Locke win rate), Naafiri (42.9% Locke win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.
What should I practice to climb with Locke?: To climb with Locke Jungle in Patch 26.13, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Wave management, Using teleport, and Splitpush. Wave management: Wave management is one of League of Legends fundamentals. Using teleport: Teleport is a versatile tool in you skill set that requires thoughtful usage.