Locke vs Azir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Locke vs Azir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Locke into Azirmedium

Overview

Use to mark and slow Azir before committing to trades to counter his soldier poke.
Your goal is to force short skirmishes where you can use and to punish Azir's lower mobility.
Deny Azir free farm by crashing waves before his item spikes and force him to farm under tower.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing multiple nails to stack marks and slow Azir.
Activate only when you can follow up immediately with to secure damage and resets.
Avoid extended trades if drains your health without pressure, especially against Azir's poke.

Danger windows

Respect Azir's displacement to avoid getting isolated or knocked away during engages.
Avoid trading when Azir's soldiers are optimally positioned to zone and poke you.
Do not use without a clear kill or reset opportunity, as crowd control can stop your follow-up.

Early game

Thin the wave early to avoid prolonged exposure to Azir's soldiers and poke.
Avoid using aggressively before you have multiple marks to consume.
Look for level 3 trades when all your abilities are available to maximize your burst potential.

Power spikes

Level 3 spike unlocks your full combo: mark with , commit with , and reposition with .
Level 6 lets you threaten execute range from afar; chip Azir down first before committing.
First completed assassin or AP item increases your kill threat on marked targets; prioritize skirmishes then.

Win conditions

Convert low-health targets into kills using execute and reset to chain fights.
Crash waves before roaming or resetting to deny Azir free farm and force him to play defensively.
Use your melee skirmish strength to punish Azir's immobility when his and are down.

Tactical tip

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