Champion Stats
| Role | Assassin / Mage |
| Difficulty | |
| Blue Essence | 1575 BE |
Why High-Elo Players Smurf with Ekko
Low elo players don't track Ekko's clone (the hologram showing where R will teleport him). They think they've caught him, then he presses R and is suddenly on the other side of the map with full HP. They also don't respect his level 2-3 burst potential—Q-E-Auto with Electrocute chunks for 40% HP. Low elo players stand on his W stun zone, making it easy to land the shield + stun combo.
The Level 1 Cheese
First Blood Strategy
Start Q. At level 1, throw Q through the enemy laner AND the wave simultaneously. The return Q deals damage on the way back. Auto-attack them while the Q is in flight. Q-Auto-Auto-Q(return). This combo procs Electrocute AND clears the wave. Repeat until level 3, then all-in for the kill.
The 'Pay-to-Win' Skin Advantage
'True Damage Ekko' has the cleanest W zone indicator—enemies can see it coming, but the audio cue is satisfying. 'PROJECT: Ekko' has a slightly smaller-looking clone model, which confuses enemies about R range. 'Pulsefire Ekko' has beautiful VFX but the Q animation is visually loud. 'Sandstorm Ekko' is clean but boring.
When They Ban Ekko
Backup Pick: If Ekko is banned,
Fizz offers similar dive-and-escape playstyle.
Diana provides the AP jungle assassin alternative.
Sylas offers the bruiser-assassin hybrid with safety from W healing.
Rune Setup
Best Runes: Electrocute is mandatory for mid Ekko—Q-E-Auto procs it instantly. Dark Harvest is viable for jungle Ekko if you're snowballing. Sudden Impact procs on E dash (free magic penetration). Eyeball Collection + Ultimate Hunter for lower R cooldown. Secondary Inspiration (Boots + Cosmic Insight) is standard for CDR and free boots.
Skill Priority
Order:
Q → E → WMax Q first for waveclear and poke. The Q return damage is massive at max rank. Max E second for lower cooldown on your blink (your primary engagement tool). Max W last because the stun duration doesn't scale—one point is enough.
Mastering Ekko's Kit
Timewinder throws a device that returns to you. The RETURN deals more damage than the first hit. Aim to hit enemies with both passes. The Q also slows, setting up your E engage.
Parallel Convergence has a 3-SECOND DELAY before activating. This means you need to predict where fights will happen. If you're inside the zone when it activates, you gain a massive shield AND enemies inside are stunned. Use it ahead of skirmishes, not reactively.
Phase Dive is a two-part ability—first dash, then blink to a target. The blink applies your passive (3-hit proc) instantly. E-Auto procs your passive for burst damage. You can E over walls for creative pathing.
Chronobreak teleports you to where you were 4 seconds ago (shown by your clone hologram). It heals you AND deals massive AoE damage at the destination. Use it to escape OR for damage if enemies cluster on your clone location. Track your clone at all times.
Matchup Tips
Skill Matchup. He windwalls your Q, but you can bait it out. E-Auto trades work well. Respect his level 1-2 but you win post-6.
Easy Lane. She's immobile. Walk at her level 3, E-Q-Auto, and she either dies or Flashes. Roam when she plays too safe.
Hard Counter. Her E pushes you away mid-E dash. She pokes harder and safer. Farm with Q, roam when possible.
The Ego Check
WARNING: Stop using R offensively when you're healthy. Ekko's R is your ESCAPE. If you R forward for damage, you have no safety net. Only use R offensively when you're sure the kill is guaranteed and you don't need to escape. Also, stop throwing W randomly—the 3-second delay is HUGE. Place W ahead of where fights will happen, not on top of current skirmishes.
When to Queue Dodge
Dodge if facing Kassadin or Malzahar. Kassadin outscales you hard and you can't burst him post-6. Malzahar's passive blocks your Q poke, and he suppresses you when you engage. Also dodge into Lissandra—her self-ult negates your dive.
Teamfight Role
Flank. Do NOT engage first. Wait for your team to start the fight, then E-blink onto the enemy carry from fog of war. Q-E-Auto-Ignite and they're dead or chunked. If you get caught, press R. Your clone should be in a safe position by the time you need to escape. You are an assassin, not a front liner.
The 'Disrespect' Build
Lich Bane first item. Your E applies on-hit effects and Lich Bane procs. E-Auto with Lich Bane chunks for 50% HP at one item. Add Hextech Rocketbelt for an additional gap closer. E-Rocketbelt-Auto-Q one-shots squishies from ridiculous range.
Power Windows
Level 2-3 with E + Q is your first burst window. Level 6 gives you unkillable potential—dive, kill, R out. First item completion (Hextech Rocketbelt) is your assassination spike. Two items (Rocketbelt + Shadowflame) makes you a one-shot machine.
Tilt Factor
Dive them under tower, kill them, and R out. They cannot punish you. Repeat until they give up and sit at tier 2 tower. All-chat 'outplayed' after every R escape. Camp their lane, get kills, and type 'nice flash' when they panic-Flash into your W.
Recent Patch History
| Patch | Date | Type | Changes |
| V13.16 | Aug 16, 2023 | BUFF | Q buffed, W buffed |
| V13.3 | Feb 8, 2023 | ADJUST | Base stats adjusted |
| V12.19 | Oct 5, 2022 | BUFF | P buffed, R buffed |
| V12.10 | May 25, 2022 | BUFF | Base stats buffed |
| V11.17 | Aug 25, 2021 | BUFF | P buffed |
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