Locke vs Lissandra MID Matchup Guide

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

Locke into Lissandramedium

Overview

Use to stack marks and slow Lissandra before committing to trades.
Force skirmishes where resets can snowball kills and lane control.
Avoid extended fights until you can safely apply execute pressure on low-health targets.

Start trades by landing multiple nails to maximize slow and mark stacks.
Activate only when you can immediately follow up to avoid wasting health.
Hold until you can consume marks or reset after a takedown; avoid premature use.

Respect Lissandra's root and stun windows to avoid getting locked down.
Avoid overextending when is off cooldown to prevent her flanking or engaging safely.
Be cautious using if enemy jungler presence is suspected to avoid counterganks.

Thin the wave early to enable short trades and punish Lissandra's approach angles.
Avoid trading when root is off cooldown to prevent lockdown.
Look to fully trade after level 3 when all your abilities are available for combos.

Level 3 unlocks your full combo: mark with , commit with , reposition with .
Level 6 lets you threaten executes from range; chip Lissandra first before committing.
First assassin item completion boosts kill pressure on marked low-health targets; prioritize isolated fights.

Use and passive damage to chip Lissandra below execute threshold before engaging.
Chain kills with resets to snowball lane and deny her roaming opportunities.
Crash waves before roaming or resetting to force Lissandra to farm under tower and miss plates.

Tactical tip

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