Yone vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Yone vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone into Lockemedium

Overview

Use + combo to force trades and snap back before Locke can punish.
Keep wave small to limit Locke's mark stacking with and reduce his skirmish threat.
Avoid extended fights where Locke can use execute; focus on quick trades and disengages.

Trading pattern

Stack two hits, gap close with , then use second knockup to trade.
Snap back immediately with to avoid Locke's health drain and follow-up damage.
Punish Locke after he wastes without a takedown; his reset and chase pressure drop significantly.

Danger windows

Respect Locke's slow and mark stacks before committing to trades to avoid extended skirmishes.
Avoid fighting when Locke's is active, as his attack speed and movement speed increase while draining his health.
Be cautious when Locke's is available and you are low health; his execute can finish you quickly.

Early game

Level 3 unlocks your full combo; use it only when Locke's is down or poorly positioned.
Thin the wave early to deny Locke easy mark stacks and reduce his follow-up potential.
Avoid using aggressively before you can guarantee a safe snap back to prevent punishment.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your trade combo with , , and ; use it to pressure Locke when cooldowns align.
First attack speed item back increases your trade damage and wave control; pressure Locke before he finishes his item.
Blade of the Ruined King timing boosts your damage and sustain; look to force trades and snowball lane control.

Win conditions

Use + trades to chip Locke and force him out of lane or low health.
Crash waves after trades to deny Locke free resets and force him to farm under tower.
Look to side-lane pressure post-level 6 using your mobility and engage tools to create advantages beyond mid lane.

Tactical tip