Sylas vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Sylas vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sylas into Lockemedium

Overview

Use to engage or threaten Locke and force extended trades with healing.
Deny Locke's mark setup by punishing his slow and avoiding his follow-up.
Prioritize wave states that keep Locke under pressure to prevent him from safely activating health drain.

Trading pattern

Use to enter trades, then trade with autos and heal before disengaging if cooldowns expire.
Punish Locke when his is active but he cannot stay on target due to health drain.
Avoid extended trades if Locke has multiple marks and ready to follow up.

Danger windows

Respect Locke's mark and slow setup before engaging to avoid follow-up damage.
Avoid trading when Locke's is active but he can disengage safely, as his health drain is less punishing.
Be cautious if Locke has ready with takedown resets, as he can chase or escape aggressively.

Early game

Thin the wave early to limit Locke's ability to stack Soul Nails with .
Avoid using recklessly to prevent being punished hard if it misses.
Look for level 3 trades when you have full combo access to out-sustain and out-trade Locke's early attempts.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full -- combo; use it to force favorable trades.
Level 6 availability lets you steal impactful ultimates for picks or defensive plays.
First completed AP skirmish item increases your damage and trade reliability; pressure waves and Locke more confidently.

Win conditions

Use and to out-sustain and punish Locke's health-drain trades.
Steal and use impactful ultimates with to turn skirmishes and force Locke off the wave.
Crash waves and reset to deny Locke free farm and force him to last-hit under tower, limiting his execute pressure.

Tactical tip

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