Locke vs Zyra JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Locke into Zyramedium

Overview

Prioritize early clears that allow you to contest Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Use your mobility and execute marks to punish Zyra's immobility and plant zoning.
Avoid prolonged fights near Zyra's plants and brush control to limit her root follow-ups.

Path for a level 3 full clear before looking for ganks to maximize your combo threat.
Contest river vision and Scuttle when lanes can assist to deny Zyra's poke and zone control.
Look to counter-jungle after successful ganks or when Zyra's root is on cooldown to pressure her immobility.

Avoid river fights when Zyra has brush control and seeds planted for root follow-ups.
Be cautious during low-health clears as and plants can chunk you before you engage.
Respect Zyra's knockup during grouped fights; avoid clumping and forced smite contests.

Start full clear to reach level 3 quickly and unlock your full combo with , , and .
Contest first Scuttle only if your lanes have priority to avoid root and plant zone punish.
Avoid invading before level 3 as Zyra's poke and root can punish early overextensions.

Level 3 unlocks your full combo; use marks to set up committed trades.
Level 6 lets you execute low-health targets from range; chip enemies first.
First completed assassin or AP item amplifies your execute threat; prioritize marked isolated targets.

Convert jungle tempo into objective control by securing Scuttle and dragon with lane priority.
Use resets after takedowns to chain kills and deny Zyra scaling.
Exploit Zyra's immobility by invading and counter-ganking when her root and plants are on cooldown.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jul 5, 2026