Viego vs Locke Counter Pick

Patch 16.13.1 data puts Viego at a 58.4% win rate across 3,217 jungle matchups against Locke. The advantage begins with range: 75 units, 200 to Locke’s 125. Blade of the Ruined King deals percent current health damage on hit and deals a second strike to targets an ability has recently touched, so Viego gains the most from prolonged contact, which Locke must push through before he can trade. Spectral Maw gives Viego a charged dash and a stun that can cut off Ashen Pursuit partway through, and since he has no resource bar to track, he can keep casting through a drawn-out skirmish while Locke monitors his mana.

Survivability is nearly even. Viego starts at level one with 630 health and 34 armor, Locke with 655 and 32, and by level 18 the totals meet at 2,483 and 2,508 health. Both champions use physical damage, so armor is the common counter and neither gets a lopsided resistance. The real divergence lies elsewhere. Silver Stake adds bonus magic damage that grows with the target’s missing health, which pays Locke for closing out fights instead of opening them, and Soul Ignition costs him health in exchange for attack speed and move speed. Each point of health Locke burns on himself shortens the time Sovereign’s Domination requires, because a downed Locke turns into a wraith that Viego can claim. Both champions are rated 5 for difficulty, so the Easy label reflects their kits, not how hard they are to execute. Full kits: Viego and Locke.