Locke vs Vex MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Locke vs Vex MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Locke into Vexmedium

Overview

Use to mark and slow Vex before committing to trades to control skirmishes.
Avoid extended fights unless Vex is below execute range to prevent losing health to her burst and fear.
Manage health cost carefully to maximize damage without risking all-in failure.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing multiple nails to stack marks and slow Vex.
Activate only when you can commit to follow-up damage to avoid unnecessary health drain.
Hold to consume marks or reset after takedowns, not for initial engage unless safe.

Danger windows

Respect Vex's passive fear timing to avoid getting locked out of trades or all-in attempts.
Avoid committing when Vex's is available since she can reset and punish your engage.
Be cautious if drains health without damage output, as it leaves you vulnerable to burst.

Early game

Thin the wave early to create short trades where marks can be fully applied.
Avoid using to engage before Vex uses her passive fear to prevent being punished.
Look to reset the wave and recall after hitting level 3 with full combo for better trade windows.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks full combo: use , , and to punish Vex's cooldowns.
Level 6 lets you threaten executes from range; chip Vex with before committing.
First assassin or AP item completion increases kill pressure; focus on isolated low-health targets to maximize resets.

Win conditions

Snowball by chaining takedowns with resets on marked low-health targets.
Use execute pressure post-level 6 to force Vex out of lane or secure kills.
Crash waves after winning trades to deny Vex farm and create roam or reset opportunities.

Tactical tip

For Locke vs Vex, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.