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How to Play LockeTop Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Locke Top build for LoL Patch 26.14, 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 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchB#58of 61 Top champions
Win rate49.4%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate1.2%49th most picked Top
Ban rate73.8%

Locke Top Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (1.2% pick rate, 47.7% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

47.7% WR
DominationPRIMARY
ElectrocuteKEYSTONE
Sudden Impact
Sixth Sense
Ultimate Hunter
ResolveSECONDARY
Bone Plating
Revitalize
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

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

Item build

1.2% pick
StartingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth PotionDoran's Ring + Health Potion + 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 Top meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Locke holds a 49.4% win rate in the Top role on Patch 26.14, 2.3 points below the Top role average of 51.7%. That is the 58th highest win rate of 61 Top champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 1.2% pick rate (49th most played in the role) and a 73.8% ban rate, Locke is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Patch 26.14 was good to Locke Top: the tier rating climbed from C to B after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At B tier, Locke works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Locke Top games. The hardest matchups this patch are Renekton (42.1% win rate for Locke) and Garen (45.7% win rate for Locke): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Jayce (52.2%) and Gangplank (49.1%) are the least punishing matchups for Locke this patch.

Other Top champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Locke good in Patch 26.14?

Locke is B tier Top in Patch 26.14 with a 49.4% win rate, 1.2% pick rate, and 73.8% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Locke Top after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Top role.

What is the best build for Locke Top?

The best Locke Top build in Patch 26.14 uses Lich Bane, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with the Electrocute keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Locke Top is B tier with 49.4% win rate this patch.

Who counters Locke?

Champions that counter Locke in Patch 26.14 include Renekton (42.1% Locke win rate), Garen (45.7% Locke win rate), Darius (45.9% 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 Top in Patch 26.14, 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.