Akali vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Akali vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Akali into Lockehigh

Overview

Use to create safe windows for trades and avoid Locke's mark stacks.
Play around Locke's marks and punish when he misuses .
Focus on burst trades post-level 3 when you unlock your full combo with , , and .

Trading pattern

Start trades with poke and passive autos, then commit with or when Locke is marked and exposed.
Hold until Locke uses or to avoid his follow-up damage.
Punish Locke after he wastes health drain or misses marks.

Danger windows

Respect Locke's mark stacks and avoid trading when multiple marks slow and empower his follow-up.
Avoid extended fights when Locke activates due to his health drain and attack speed boost.
Be cautious when Locke's is available for gap closing and resets after takedowns.

Early game

Thin the wave early to avoid prolonged poke from Locke's and .
Avoid extended trades before level 3 to prevent Locke from stacking marks and using resets.
Use to dodge Locke's initial poke and create openings for your combos.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full combo; use -- trades when Locke's cooldowns are down.
Level 6 allows you to all-in or escape; track Locke's to avoid execute range.
After your first AP assassin item, increase pressure by forcing trades and punishing Locke's health-costing abilities.

Win conditions

Use to safely engage and burst Locke when his is down.
Punish Locke's cooldowns and health drain windows to deny him resets and execute potential.
Crash waves and roam after successful trades to snowball side lanes and leverage your mobility.

Tactical tip

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