MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Locke vs Smolder
Locke vs Smolder in Mid: who wins more often?
Across 41 ranked games in Mid, Locke beats Smolder in 66% of them.
Global ranked sample: games from every region and every rank pooled together, not one server's stats. Data runs through patch 26.12; curves updated 2026-08-07.
By 15 minutes the median game has Locke ahead by 1,224 gold.
Locke at 15:00
- Gold: +1,224
- CS: +3
- XP: +1,059
Typical gap to Smolder, from 41 games that reached 15:00.
Does Locke counter Smolder?
On the count, yes. Locke takes 66% of 41 ranked Mid games against Smolder. Protect the edge: the rows below show what Locke wins with a gold lead at 10:00, and how far it drops from behind, so trade for that lead early and do not give it back.
Your Locke game plan against Smolder
In the median game here, the first death comes near 6:37 and level 6 lands around 5:05. Until your spike is online, treat the all-in window with respect.