MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Ryze vs Locke
What is Ryze's win rate vs Locke?
In Mid, Ryze wins 48% against Locke across 197 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Ryze behind by 780 gold.
Does Ryze counter Locke?
The numbers call it close: 48% for Ryze over 197 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Locke as Ryze
When Ryze is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 68% over 65 games; 300 down, it drops to 39% over 132.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 68% | 65 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 39% | 132 |
| First blood | 56% | 72 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 57% | 134 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 3:59; the level 6 spike lands around 5:19. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Ryze build in Mid?
The most-finished Ryze core is Rod of Ages, Archangel's Staff, Actualizer: 54.9% across 11,436 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 Rod of Ages (24,472 games).
Skill plan: Ryze players max Q first and take E at level 1.