Locke vs Vi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Locke vs Vi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Focus on stacking Soul Nails with to set up execute windows against Vi's early aggression.
Prioritize skirmishes where you can reset after takedowns to extend chases.
Avoid extended fights where Vi can use and lockdown to punish your engage.

Jungle Plan

Use to mark camps or enemy jungle targets before committing with and .
Look to counter-invade when Vi wastes or after she commits to a gank without success.
Prioritize dragon control after level 6, using your execute pressure to threaten low-health targets and force Vi to play cautiously.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting when Vi's dash is up, as she can knock you back and disrupt your combo.
Be cautious during low-health jungle clears since lockdown can force unfavorable smite fights.
Respect enemy lane priority that enables Vi to counter-gank or collapse before you secure river control.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear to reach level 3 quickly and unlock your full combo.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Vi's early ganks.
Avoid early river fights without vision since Vi can force picks with her lockdown and strong early dueling.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full combo: mark with , commit with , and reposition with .
Level 6 significantly increases your kill threat by extending execute range on low-health targets.
First assassin or AP skirmish item completion amplifies your damage and reset potential, pressuring isolated squishies.

Win conditions

Convert jungle tempo into objectives by forcing skirmishes where you can reset on takedowns.
Use marks and execute pressure to punish overextended or low-health enemies.
Deny Vi's scaling by invading camps after she wastes key cooldowns and securing vision to control dragon and Herald fights.

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