Aurora vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Aurora vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aurora into Lockemedium

Overview

You want to leverage your burst and mobility to pick off Locke before he stacks marks and commits trades.
Keep the wave manageable to avoid extended trades where Locke can use his health-draining aggressively.
Your goal is to punish Locke's reliance on mark setup by dodging his and countering after wasted cooldowns.

Trading pattern

Start trades with followed by repositioning, then reactivate for burst.
Avoid trading immediately after using since you lose your quick escape.
Punish Locke after he uses without securing a takedown to limit his reset potential.

Danger windows

Respect Locke's all-in when he lands multiple marks and activates .
Avoid extended trades when Locke's is available for gap closing and resets.
Be cautious when Locke's is up and targets are low, as it can execute and slow you.

Early game

Thin the wave early to avoid prolonged melee skirmishes where Locke's drains health.
Avoid using recklessly since it's easily dodged and your main reposition tool.
Look to trade after Locke wastes or fails to connect multiple marks.

Power spikes

At level 6, your unlocks high mobility and burst; use it to confirm picks or escape.
After your first completed AP burst item, increase pressure on trades and wave control to punish Locke's health cost trades.
Track Locke's level 6 execute range and avoid extended fights when he can finish low-health targets.

Win conditions

Use your mobility and burst to pick Locke off before he stacks marks and commits trades.
Crash the wave before roaming or resetting to deny Locke free farm and force him to play under pressure.
Track and exploit cooldowns on Locke's and to avoid his execute windows and punish mistakes.

Tactical tip

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