Tristana vs Locke MID Matchup Guide

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Tristana into Lockehigh

Overview

Use your level 2 all-in with and to punish Locke's mid-range poke.
Keep the wave pushed to threaten turret plates and force Locke to farm under tower.
Avoid jumping forward without support follow-up to prevent being punished by Locke's slow and dash.

Start trades by stacking and only jump in with when support can follow up.
Punish Locke immediately if he uses without a takedown to reduce his reset threat.
Avoid extended trades when Locke's is active to not waste your health against his sustain.

Respect Locke's slow and mark setup before committing to trades.
Avoid fighting when Locke's is available for follow-up or reset after a takedown.
Be cautious if Locke activates without immediate pressure, as it drains his health but can punish you if you overcommit.

Push early waves to hit level 2 before Locke and force trades with jump.
Thin the wave to avoid getting caught by Locke's mark and slow.
Reset or crash the wave after winning trades to convert stacks into turret damage.

Level 2 spike: Use and to force early all-ins before Locke completes his combo.
First completed marksman item: Convert winning trades into turret plates and pressure with .
Late game: Your range and reset potential outscale Locke's melee skirmish and execute pressure.

Force level 2 all-ins with support to snowball lane priority and turret plate damage.
Use wave crashes to stack and pressure Locke under turret after recalls.
Reset fights with jumps to chase or escape, turning kills into mid-game objective control.

Tactical tip

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