Is Locke good in Patch 26.13?

Locke is S tier Mid in Patch 26.13 with a 49.1% win rate, 12.9% pick rate, and 68.0% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Locke Mid after Patch 26.13 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Locke Mid?

The best Locke Mid 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 Mid is S tier with 49.1% win rate this patch.

Champions that counter Locke in Patch 26.13 include Akali (46.3% Locke win rate), Katarina (46.4% Locke win rate), Ahri (46.8% 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 Mid 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.

MID · EMERALD+ · RANKED SOLO

How to Play LockeMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.13

The recommended Locke Mid 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 S tier Mid with 49.1% win rate over merged Emerald+ data. Best build: Electrocute + Lich Bane, Shadowflame. Hardest matchup: Akali (46.3% win rate for Locke). Key patterns to practice: Wave management, Using teleport, and Splitpush.

Patch 26.13 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo

TierNo tier changeS#29of 38 Mid champions

Win rate49.1%vs 50.0% role avg

Pick rate12.9%1st most picked Mid

Ban rate68.0%

Locke Mid Build (Patch 26.13)

Highest win rate build path (12.3% pick rate, 49.0% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

49.0% 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

Ignite

Skill order

WMax Q first

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31415

28101213

611

Item build

12.3% pick

Starting

Doran's Ring + Health Potion + 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 Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.13)

Locke holds a 49.1% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.13, 0.9 points below the Mid role average of 50.0%. That is the 29th highest win rate of 38 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 12.9% pick rate (1st 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 Mid held steady at S 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 S tier, Locke is a pick you can blind in most drafts and climb with confidently.

Champion select decides a lot of Locke Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Akali (46.3% win rate for Locke) and Katarina (46.4% win rate for Locke): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Yasuo (50.2%) and Zed (49.8%) are the least punishing matchups for Locke this patch.

How to play Locke Mid

Pick Locke Mid in patch 26.13 when you want a top-rated pick you can blind in most drafts.

Locke Mid guide

Locke mid is a mark-and-execute skirmisher: throw Ritual Nails (Q) to mark a target from range, close the distance with Ashen Pursuit (E), 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 the lower the target's health drops.

The build

Rune page: Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Sixth Sense, and Ultimate Hunter (Domination), with Revitalize and Bone Plating (Resolve). Summoners: Flash and Ignite. Skill order opens and maxes Ritual Nails (Q) first, adding Ashen Pursuit (E) second and leaving Soul Ignition (W) last. Starter: Doran's Ring and two Health Potions, into Sorcerer's Shoes. Core build: Lich Bane, Shadowflame, and Zhonya's Hourglass, with Rabadon's Deathcap, Dark Seal, and Stormsurge as later options.

Ability mechanics

Ritual Nails (Q) has Locke ready a set of Soul Nails to throw, dealing damage to and marking enemies hit, and his attacks can consume those marks for bonus damage. Ashen Pursuit (E) teleports him to a location before dashing to attack his next target, dealing damage to enemies passed through along the way. Soul Ignition (W) trades Attack Speed and Move Speed for self-inflicted damage, healing back a portion of it once the effect ends. Purgatory (R) throws a binding artifact that deals damage and can execute enemies hit, and Locke gains additional power for sealing away enemy champions.

Matchups

Hardest matchups by win rate: Akali, Katarina, Ahri, Galio, Diana. Best matchups: Yasuo, Zed, Sylas.

Other Mid 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 S tier Mid in Patch 26.13 with a 49.1% win rate, 12.9% pick rate, and 68.0% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Locke Mid after Patch 26.13 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.
What is the best build for Locke Mid?: The best Locke Mid 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 Mid is S tier with 49.1% win rate this patch.
Who counters Locke?: Champions that counter Locke in Patch 26.13 include Akali (46.3% Locke win rate), Katarina (46.4% Locke win rate), Ahri (46.8% 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 Mid 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.