Locke vs LeBlanc Mid Matchup

Locke Mid wins 48.3% of 2,352 Low Elo games against LeBlanc Mid, -0.3 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

How to play as Locke

Hold Soul Ignition (Locke W) for LeBlanc's short Q-W burst, then use Ashen Pursuit (Locke E) if she commits; Locke players specifically warn that she can dodge Ritual Nails (Locke Q) and punish predictable entries.

Ritual Nails (Locke Q) marks targets for his attacks, but Distortion (LeBlanc W) can dodge the projectile if LeBlanc saves her dash instead of using it to start a trade.

Soul Ignition (Locke W) grants attack and movement speed while costing Locke health, then heals part of that loss afterward, so an extended exchange can turn differently from LeBlanc's initial burst.

Ashen Pursuit (Locke E) gives Locke a follow-up dash after LeBlanc commits Distortion (LeBlanc W), which makes a predictable all-in easier for him to answer.

How to play as LeBlanc

Save Distortion (LeBlanc W) to sidestep Ritual Nails (Locke Q) or disengage; avoid opening with Q-W while Locke has Soul Ignition (Locke W) and Ashen Pursuit (Locke E) ready to blunt and follow the trade.

Sources

These notes come from r/Locke_Mains, checked against the champions' abilities.