Lux vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Lux vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lux into Lockemedium

Overview

Use long-range poke with to keep Locke low and prevent his engage.
Hold to punish Locke's overextensions or mark stacks from .
Avoid losing range control to prevent Locke's all-in skirmishes with resets.

Trading pattern

Poke with and follow up with root from when Locke is slowed by his own marks.
Avoid trading if you miss , as Locke can punish your cooldown window with his and .
Use your range advantage to poke before Locke can commit with or execute pressure.

Danger windows

Respect Locke's slow and mark stacks before stepping forward to avoid his empowered trades.
Avoid extended fights when Locke activates , as his attack speed and movement speed increase but cost his health.
Be cautious when Locke has available for gap close or reset after a takedown; hold for peel.

Early game

Thin the wave early to keep it on your side and deny Locke easy mark stacks.
Punish Locke after he uses without securing a takedown, as his chase resets are down.
Track Locke's health drain from to force trades when he can't sustain damage.

Power spikes

At level 6, Locke's execute becomes a threat; keep health above execute range and hold crowd control for his follow-up.
After your first completed mage item, increase poke frequency with and punish Locke's health cost from .
Locke's level 3 spike with full combo is a short threat window; punish if he wastes or misses marks.

Win conditions

Use + + burst combos on marked or low-health Locke to force resets or kills.
Keep wave pushed to deny Locke free marks and force him to expend health on trades.
Track Locke's cooldowns and health to engage when his execute threat from is low or absent.

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