Locke Patch History

2 patches·1 nerfed

Jul 15, 2026

Locke's release has gone relatively smoothly, and we are now tuning him down a bit as players have had time to pick him up. We want to open up more counterplay by reducing how long he can pressure with his Q. And we're bumping down the healing on his W because he's not an enchanter, after all.

Ritual Nails

Nail Recast Hold TimeNerf

5 seconds4 seconds

Nail DamageNerf

50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 9050 / 58 / 66 / 74 / 82

Mark Base Bonus DamageNerf

20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 6018 / 26 / 34 / 42 / 50

Soul Ignition

Damage Taken Grey Health CapNerf

40 / 80 / 120 / 160 / 20040 / 70 / 100 / 130 / 160

Patch 26.13Refonte

Jun 24, 2026

Locke, the Ashen Exorcist, is slayin' demons and disappointing his mother June 24th.

Silver Stake

Silver StakeRefonte

Locke's attacks deal additional magic damage On-Hit, increased based on enemy missing Health.

Ritual Nails

Ritual NailsRefonte

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

Soul IgnitionRefonte

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

Ashen PursuitRefonte

Locke teleports to a location before dashing to attack his next target, dealing damage to enemies passed through.

Purgatory

PurgatoryRefonte

Locke throws a binding artifact that deals damage and potentially executes enemies hit. Locke gains additional power for sealing away enemy champions.

Locke Patch History

2 patches·1 nerfed

Patch 26.14Nerf

Jul 15, 2026

Ritual Nails

Nail Recast Hold TimeNerf

5 seconds4 seconds

Nail DamageNerf

50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 9050 / 58 / 66 / 74 / 82

Mark Base Bonus DamageNerf

20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 6018 / 26 / 34 / 42 / 50

Soul Ignition

Damage Taken Grey Health CapNerf

40 / 80 / 120 / 160 / 20040 / 70 / 100 / 130 / 160

Patch 26.13Refonte

Jun 24, 2026

Locke, the Ashen Exorcist, is slayin' demons and disappointing his mother June 24th.

Silver Stake

Silver StakeRefonte

Locke's attacks deal additional magic damage On-Hit, increased based on enemy missing Health.

Ritual Nails

Ritual NailsRefonte

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

Soul IgnitionRefonte

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

Ashen PursuitRefonte

Locke teleports to a location before dashing to attack his next target, dealing damage to enemies passed through.

Purgatory

PurgatoryRefonte

Locke throws a binding artifact that deals damage and potentially executes enemies hit. Locke gains additional power for sealing away enemy champions.