Locke vs Ekko — Jungle Lane Matchup Guide
You
Locke
Opponent
Ekko
Your ranked stats
48.0%
Win rate
17.0%
Pick rate
73.0%
Ban rate
2.28
KDA
S
Tier
#8
Rank
Opponent stats
51.0%
Win rate
7.0%
Pick rate
2.0%
Ban rate
2.55
KDA
B
Tier
#39
Rank
A level-by-level game plan for Locke vs Ekko.
Levels 1-2
Your clear order and first camp decide tempo — track the enemy jungler's likely path.
- Locke is usually weak before level 3 — poke safely and avoid unnecessary trades.
- Ekko is usually weak before level 3 — this is your best window to punish them.
- OP.GG data flags Locke as a strong counter to Ekko in this role — you can afford to lean into trades early.
Levels 3-5
First gank windows open. Prioritize lanes with a lead-friendly matchup and reliable CC.
- Look for a burst window once your combo unlocks, ideally when they misplay cooldowns.
- Watch for a burst combo the moment you're caught out of position past the minion wave.
Level 6
Ultimates come online map-wide — expect the first real skirmishes around objectives.
- Your ultimate turns this into a real kill threat — look for all-in windows on cooldown.
- From level 6 on, Ekko can delete squishy targets — don't walk into brush without vision.
Levels 7-11
Objective control becomes the main scoreboard — track enemy jungler position at all times.
- Use roams and priority to pick off isolated targets instead of forcing a straight fight.
- Expect roams onto your mid or jungler rather than a straight lane fight — ward flanks.
Levels 12-15
Your itemization decides whether you're a skirmisher, teamfighter, or split-push threat.
- Burst items complete — you should one-shot squishy targets if you land your combo clean.
- Once burst items complete, they can kill most targets in one combo — respect their range.
Level 16+
Baron and late objectives decide the game — vision matters more than mechanics now.
- Play around picks before fights start; a clean burst on their carry usually wins it outright.
- Play around picks — Ekko wants to isolate a target before the fight actually starts.
OP.GG data as of Jul 13, 2026 · patch 16.13.1