Locke
The Ashen Exorcist
About Locke
Locke, The Ashen Exorcist, is a powerful assassin and mage champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in midlane of Summoner's Rift. First released on June 24, 2026 during Patch 26.13, Locke has become known for their melee playstyle and magical damage output.
With 1 unique skin available, Locke offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. While Locke doesn't have many skins yet, each one offers a unique take on this champion's theme.
As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Locke brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.
Gameplay style
Locke is primarily played as an assassin/mage, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in midlane. Since their release in Patch 26.13, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Locke's potential.
As a magical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Locke requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.
Locke's story
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. Now, Locke tears through every soul, exposing its darkness, intent on making the world a more honest place… one exorcism at a time.
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Latest Locke skins
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Streamers who play Locke
Want to improve your Locke gameplay? Learn from these high elo players who main or play a lot of Locke. All streamers listed are at least Diamond 4 or higher, providing high-quality gameplay to learn from, or just enjoy watching. Each card links to their channels.
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Official Champion Spotlight
See Locke's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.
Learning Locke
Whether you're just picking up Locke or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this assassin and mage champion is crucial.
Champion strengths
- High burst damage potential
- Powerful area-of-effect damage
- High solo kill potential
- Strong waveclear
Champion weaknesses
- Vulnerable to crowd control
- Usually lacks mobility
- Relatively squishy in team fights
- Vulnerable to assassins
Locke currently costs 2400 BE or 880 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Locke should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.
