Aurelion Sol vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Aurelion Sol vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aurelion Sol into Lockemedium

Overview

Focus on farming safely and scaling since Aurelion Sol is weak to Locke's early all-ins.
Use into to poke and clear waves before Locke commits.
Avoid extended fights early; your goal is to reach mid-late game power spikes where roaming and teamfighting excel.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing to pull Locke into your star damage.
Punish Locke after he wastes without securing a takedown to reduce his reset threat.
Avoid trading when Locke activates since his health drain can punish missed trades.

Danger windows

Respect Locke's level 6 execute range; avoid low-health skirmishes where he can finish you.
Beware when Locke marks you with multiple nails, as his follow-up with is dangerous.
Avoid overextending when Locke has active, as his increased attack speed and movement speed can punish you.

Early game

Hold the wave near your tower to reduce Locke's engage angles with and .
Avoid trading before level 6 when Locke's execute is unavailable and his all-in threat is lower.
Use to reposition and dodge Locke's mark setup from .

Power spikes

After completing , pressure waves and trades more confidently as your slow improves chase potential.
At 75+ Stardust stacks, your upgraded increases teamfight impact; prioritize stable farm to reach it.
Late game, leverage your roaming and AoE damage to influence side lanes and teamfights beyond mid lane.

Win conditions

Focus on stable farm and safe resets to reach your late-game power spikes before engaging fights.
Use wave control to create roam windows, exploiting your superior map pressure compared to Locke.
In teamfights, position to maximize your upgraded AoE damage and avoid Locke's execute range.

Tactical tip

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