Locke vs Hecarim JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Locke into Hecarimmedium

Overview

Use marks to set up picks and force low-health skirmishes against Hecarim.
Prioritize timing takedowns to reset for extended chases and counter-ganks.
Exploit Hecarim's need for speed by punishing his cooldowns and limiting his engage angles.

Path for efficient clears to hit level 3 quickly and pressure lanes pushed forward by Hecarim.
Contest Scuttle when your lanes can move first and punish Hecarim's slower early invade resistance.
Use to set up objective fights when Hecarim commits, focusing on marked low-health targets.

Respect Hecarim's charge and fear when he approaches for ganks or fights.
Avoid isolated river fights without vision as Hecarim's speed and fear can cut off escapes.
Be cautious after using without a kill, as you lose reset and chase potential.

Start with a three-camp clear to reach level 3 and unlock your full combo before contesting river.
Only contest first Scuttle if nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks.
Avoid early invades unless you track Hecarim on opposite side or he wastes charge.

Level 3 unlocks full combo: use to mark, to commit, and to reposition or reset.
Level 6 lets you execute low-health targets from range; chip enemies before committing.
First assassin or AP item completion increases execute threat; focus on isolated squishies to maximize resets.

Convert jungle tempo into objective control by forcing fights when marked targets are low health.
Use resets on kills to chain ganks and snowball lanes pushed forward by Hecarim.
Deny Hecarim free farm by invading safely when his engage tools are down and your lanes have priority.

Tactical tip

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