Ahri vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Ahri vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ahri into Lockehigh

Overview

Use and to poke Locke and force him to spend health on .
Hold to punish Locke's committed engages or when he uses aggressively.
Keep the wave controlled to create roam windows after level 6 and deny Locke easy skirmishes.

Trading pattern

Poke with and proc electrocute with before Locke commits.
Use only when Locke is marked by multiple nails or overextends.
Disengage after short trades unless is ready to extend or escape.

Danger windows

Respect Locke's slow and mark stacks before stepping forward.
Avoid extended trades when Locke activates due to his health drain and empowered attacks.
Be cautious when Locke's is available for resets after takedowns; hold for peel.

Early game

Thin the wave early to avoid extended trades where Locke can use health drain.
Look for short trades around level 3 using and , but save for real punish windows.
Avoid pushing too hard pre-6 to prevent Locke from resetting fights with takedown resets.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks for safer picks and roams; use it to punish Locke's cooldowns.
First completed mage item boosts your waveclear and trading power; pressure Locke more confidently then.
Locke's level 6 execute mark forces you to stay above execute range and hold crowd control for his follow-up.

Win conditions

Land on Locke after he commits or wastes mobility to secure picks.
Crash waves before roaming post-level 6 to deny Locke free farm and create map pressure.
Use mobility to dodge Locke's engage and reposition for picks or safe resets.

Tactical tip

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