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Locke

The Ashen Exorcist

A nail-slinging exorcist versed in forbidden rites, Corvin Locke is the progeny of Demacian occultists. Born into lies and hypocrisy, he learned young that demons aren't the cause of humanity's darkness, but the consequence.Read the full story on Riot's Universe site

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Overview

On patch 16.21, Locke is rated B tier in the mid lane, winning 50.2% of 5,248 ranked games with a 5.4% pick rate. The most successful build this patch runs Electrocute with Flash and Ignite and builds Lich Bane, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Spellslinger's Shoes.

Locke struggles most against Heimerdinger (38.1%), Aurelion Sol (44.7%), and Hwei (45.5%) and does best against Twisted Fate (69.6%), Azir (64%), and Swain (60%).

Ranked solo/duo · patch 16.21 · 5,248 games · updated Nov 1, 2026 · How we calculate

50.2%

Win rate

5.4%

Pick rate

5.2K

Games

16.21

Patch

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Abilities

  • P

    Silver Stake

    Locke's attacks deal additional magic damage On-Hit, increased based on enemy missing Health.

  • Q

    Ritual Nails

    Locke readies a set of Soul Nails to throw, dealing damage to and marking enemies hit. Locke can consume the marks to deal bonus damage with his attacks.

    Cooldown: 10/9/8/7/6Cost: 70Range: 950
  • W

    Soul Ignition

    Locke ignites his soul, gaining Attack Speed and Move Speed, and dealing damage to himself. At the end of the duration, Locke will heal back a portion of the damage he takes during the effect.

    Cooldown: 18/17/16/15/14Cost: 60/65/70/75/80Range: 250
  • E

    Ashen Pursuit

    Locke teleports to a location before dashing to attack his next target, dealing damage to enemies passed through.

    Cooldown: 10Cost: 30/40/50/60/70Range: 425
  • R

    Purgatory

    Locke throws a binding artifact that deals damage and potentially executes enemies hit. Locke gains additional power for sealing away enemy champions.

    Cooldown: 120/100/80Cost: 100Range: 1000

Skins

High Noon Locke

High Noon Locke

Most successful build this patch (5.2K games)