NerfMIDLocke Nerfed in Patch 26.15
Locke is receiving nerfs to balance his early game power.
Confidence:high
For whom:
Locke players
Summary & Impact
Reduced early game power
May affect snowball potential
Detailed Patch Notes
Base Stats
Health: 655 ⇒ 620
Q - Ritual Nails
Base Damage - Nail: 50 / 58 / 66 / 74 / 82 ⇒ 40 / 48 / 56 / 64 / 72
Three Nails Damage: 150 / 174 / 198 / 222 / 246 ⇒ 120 / 144 / 168 / 192 / 216
W - Soul Ignition
Move Speed: 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60% ⇒ 40%
Grey Health Base Value: 40 / 70 / 100 / 130 / 160 ⇒ 40 / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120
Official Patch Notes Evidence
Patch Notes
“Locke continues to climb the mastery curve, so we’re continuing nerfs to keep him in line.”
Patch Notes
“we observe his early game to be clearly over, even for a snowball reliant assassin”
Patch Notes
“we also want to avoid W 2nd max as optimal as it gives him too much safety for the risks he should need to take.”
What It Means
Mid Lane
Reduced early game power
Top Lane
Not directly affected by this change.
