Locke vs Hwei MID Matchup Guide

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Read Overview → Trading Pattern → Danger Windows first for the fastest Mid lane plan.

Locke into Hweimedium

Overview

Use to mark and slow Hwei before committing to trades.
Avoid extended fights where Hwei can poke with long-range spells and crowd control.
Your goal is to force skirmishes when Hwei is chipped and vulnerable to execute.

Thin the wave early to create short trades using marks.
Avoid using before Hwei expends key crowd control or disengage tools.
Punish Hwei if they choose the wrong spell by engaging quickly after cooldowns expire.

At level 3, unlock full combo with , , and for effective trades.
Level 6 lets you threaten execute range from afar and extend fights with resets.
First assassin or AP skirmish item completion increases your kill threat on marked, isolated targets.

Stack Soul Nails, then use and to force committed skirmishes.
Convert low-health targets with and use takedown resets to chase or escape.
Crash waves before recalls to deny Hwei free farm and force them to play under pressure.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jun 27, 2026