the Ashen Exorcist
Locke
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...
1/3
Engage
0/3
Peel
2/3
Scaling
1/3
CC
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Abilities
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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.
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.
Ashen Pursuit
Locke teleports to a location before dashing to attack his next target, dealing damage to enemies passed through.
Purgatory
Locke throws a binding artifact that deals damage and potentially executes enemies hit. Locke gains additional power for sealing away enemy champions.
Recommended build
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Skill order
Q → E → W
Runes
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Summoner spells
Flash + Ignite
Combos
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Difficult matchups
Talon44.7%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Mid· Patch 16.19· 626 games
Akshan45.7%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Mid· Patch 16.19· 740 games
Ziggs46.1%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Mid· Patch 16.19· 217 gamesBest with
Tahm KenchTahm Kench supplies 3/3 frontline where Locke should avoid first contact. Tahm Kench's 3/3 peel creates time for Locke's 2/3 scaling profile. Tahm Kench fills the complementary support job.
AmumuAmumu supplies 3/3 frontline where Locke should avoid first contact. Amumu's 3/3 peel creates time for Locke's 2/3 scaling profile. Amumu fills the complementary jungle job.
AlistarAlistar supplies 3/3 frontline where Locke should avoid first contact. Alistar's 3/3 peel creates time for Locke's 2/3 scaling profile. Alistar fills the complementary support job.
BlitzcrankBlitzcrank supplies 3/3 frontline where Locke should avoid first contact. Blitzcrank's 3/3 peel creates time for Locke's 2/3 scaling profile. Blitzcrank fills the complementary support job.
MaokaiMaokai supplies 3/3 frontline where Locke should avoid first contact. Maokai's 3/3 peel creates time for Locke's 2/3 scaling profile. Maokai fills the complementary jungle job.COMMUNITY LAYER
Matchup notes
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