Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 30Updated 9/12/2026, 11:07:00 PM
Confidence: Medium+6.7% vs 50%30 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Locke edge
Locke can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Locke edge
Convert leads before Rengar scales or roams.
Level 6+
Locke edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Locke edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
AI heuristicFavored
- Sample win rate for Locke is 56.7% in this matchup.
- Locke is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Locke into Rengar — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Locke page (Mid): Electrocute Build · 48.6% WR · 420 games
Skill order: Q › W › E
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 490Updated 9/12/2026, 8:19:31 PM