Locke vs Zoe MID Matchup Guide

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

Locke into Zoehigh

Overview

Use to stack Soul Nails and create slow windows for committed trades.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 to prevent losing health to Zoe's poke and crowd control.
Your goal is to punish Zoe's missed by engaging with resets.

Start trades by landing nails to mark and slow Zoe.
Activate only when you can commit to a short skirmish to avoid unnecessary health loss.
Hold until Zoe's crowd control or disengage is used, then dash in to consume marks and reset.

Respect Zoe's sleep setup, which enables her burst and follow-up trades.
Avoid fighting when Zoe's is available, as she can reposition and extend poke range.
Do not commit if is active but you cannot stay on target, as health drain will punish you.

Thin the wave early to reduce Zoe's poke angles and limit her setups.
Trade only after landing multiple nails to maximize slow and damage.
Avoid using without securing a takedown to preserve your chase and reset potential.

Level 3 unlocks full combo: use , , and to trade aggressively.
Level 6 lets you threaten low-health Zoe from range and convert kills.
First assassin or AP skirmish item completion increases your kill pressure on marked targets.

Chip Zoe with and passive damage before committing with execute.
Use resets after takedowns to chase Zoe or transition to side lanes.
Crash waves before recalling to deny Zoe free farm and create roam opportunities.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jun 27, 2026