Fizz vs Locke JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Fizz into Lockemedium

Overview

Use your high mobility and burst to punish Locke's medium mobility and health-drain trades.
Prioritize early jungle tempo to exploit Locke's health cost on and limited reset if no takedown.
Focus on short, decisive skirmishes before Locke stacks multiple Soul Nails or reaches execute range.

Look to invade or counter-invade after your level 3 power spike when your combo is strong.
Use to dodge Locke's slow and his follow-up engage.
Prioritize ganks on lanes where Locke's reset is less effective or his health cost deters extended fights.

Avoid fights when Locke has multiple Soul Nails stacks from enabling his slow and damage.
Respect Locke's cooldown; engaging after he uses it reduces his chase and reset threat.
Be cautious contesting objectives when Locke's execute mark can turn fights if targets are low health.

Start with a fast clear to hit level 3 before Locke and unlock your full combo with , , and .
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support river control.
Avoid extended fights before level 3 as Locke's poke and health sustain can punish reckless trades.

Level 3 unlocks your full burst combo; use this to force Locke off camps or secure kills.
Level 6 enables picks and roams; track Locke's ultimate to time your all-ins.
First completed AP assassin item increases your burst, allowing you to pressure Locke more aggressively.

Convert jungle tempo into objective control by invading after level 3 and securing Scuttle vision.
Use your superior burst and mobility to pick off Locke or his marked targets before teamfights.
Deny Locke resets by forcing fights when his is down and avoid prolonged skirmishes where he can sustain.

Tactical tip

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