Locke vs Zac JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Locke vs Zac JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use your mark setup with and commit with and resets to punish Zac's early weak dueling.
Exploit Zac's low invade resistance by invading early and contesting Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 and focus on skirmishes where you can execute low-health targets with .

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing that allows early invades to punish Zac's weak early dueling and low invade resistance.
Use to stack Soul Nails before committing with and follow-up with resets on takedowns.
Control river vision to deny Zac's fog-of-war ganks and set up for dragons and Rift Herald when Zac is forced back.

Danger windows

Zac's early levels before he gains tank stats but with access to for unexpected ganks.
Isolated river fights where Zac can use and pull to disrupt and knock up.
Forced smite fights near objectives when Zac can engage and tank damage for his team.

Early game

Start with a fast clear to reach level 3 quickly and unlock your full combo with , , and .
Look to contest the first Scuttle Crab only if your lanes have priority to avoid Zac's long-range ganks.
Avoid river fights early unless you have vision and lane support, as Zac's enables unexpected ganks.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full combo; use to mark and to reset after takedowns.
Level 6 allows long-range execute pressure; chip targets with before committing.
First completed assassin or AP item amplifies your execute threat; prioritize marked isolated targets for resets.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle tempo into invades and counter-jungling to deny Zac farm and delay his scaling.
Use your execute pressure with and resets to snowball kills and collapse lanes.
Secure vision and objective control to force Zac into unfavorable fights where your burst and resets dominate.

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