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How to Play LockeJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Locke Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Silver StakePRitual NailsQSoul IgnitionWAshen PursuitEPurgatoryR
Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeD#58of 58 Jungle champions
Win rate44.8%vs 51.0% role avg
Pick rate0.8%51st most picked Jungle
Ban rate33.5%

Locke Jungle Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (0.8% pick rate, 45.1% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

45.1% WR
DominationPRIMARY
Dark HarvestKEYSTONE
Sudden Impact
Sixth Sense
Treasure Hunter
InspirationSECONDARY
Magical Footwear
Cosmic Insight
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

Ritual NailsQAshen PursuitESoul IgnitionWMax Q first
Ritual Nails14579
Soul Ignition31415
Ashen Pursuit28101213
Purgatory611

Item build

0.8% pick
StartingScorchclaw PupHealth PotionScorchclaw Pup + Health Potion
Core buildLich BaneLich BaneShadowflameShadowflameZhonya's HourglassZhonya's Hourglass
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalLich BaneLich BaneShadowflameShadowflameZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassDark SealDark SealRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapStormsurgeStormsurge

Locke Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Locke holds a 44.8% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.21, 6.2 points below the Jungle role average of 51.0%. That is the 58th highest win rate of 58 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 0.8% pick rate (51st most played in the role) and a 33.5% 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 26.21, 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 Talon (43.3% win rate for Locke) and Kayn (43.5% win rate for Locke): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Graves (52.5%) and LeeSin (47.4%) are the least punishing matchups for Locke this patch.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Frequently asked questions

Is Locke good in Patch 26.21?

Locke is D tier Jungle in Patch 26.21 with a 44.8% win rate, 0.8% pick rate, and 33.5% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Locke Jungle after Patch 26.21 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 26.21 uses Lich Bane, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with the Dark Harvest keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Locke Jungle is D tier with 44.8% win rate this patch.

Who counters Locke?

Champions that counter Locke in Patch 26.21 include Talon (43.3% Locke win rate), Kayn (43.5% Locke win rate), MonkeyKing (44.7% 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 26.21, 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.