MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Azir vs Locke
Azir vs Locke in Mid: who wins more often?
Across 91 ranked games in Mid, Azir beats Locke in 47% of them. Observed from real matches — the sample size sits next to the rate, here and on every number below.
By 15 minutes the median game has Azir behind by 370 gold.
Does Azir counter Locke?
No counter call here: Azir lands at 47% over 91 games, inside the noise band for a sample this size. Neither pick wins the lane on its own — the swing lives in the spots below, so take the side you play better and use the receipts.
Your Azir game plan against Locke
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 39% | 61 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 53% | 58 |
In the median game here, the first death comes near 5:30 and level 6 lands around 5:27. Until your spike is online, treat the all-in window with respect.
Azir in Mid: the items that actually get built
The most-finished Azir core is Nashor's Tooth, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap: 57.9% across 1,088 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Nashor's Tooth (11,830 games).
Skill plan: Azir players max W first and take W at level 1.