Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Ekko
VS
Champion 2
Veigar
vs

55.0%
Ekko win rate vs Veigar
Ekko hard counters Veigar
396
Games Analyzed
55.0%
Ekko WR
45.0%
Veigar WR
+403
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ekko
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Veigar
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Ekko
Level 3
Ekko
Level 6
Veigar
Level 6
Ekko
1 item
Veigar
1 item
Veigar
Infinite AP
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ekko is strongest mid game while Veigar peaks late game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Veigar has range advantage. Ekko should look for short trades when Veigar uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Veigar's Weakness
Veigar's main weakness: Mobile assassins, early aggression, cage is dodgeable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ekko Win Condition
E+Q proc passive, R safety net, roam and assassinate
Veigar Win Condition
Infinite AP scaling, E cage zone, R execute nuke
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Ekko typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Veigar runs Teleport for map impact. Ekko needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Veigar outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Ekko

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game
Lich Bane
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Veigar's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Veigar's engage tool
Veigar

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Ekko's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Ekko's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Ekko's Worst Matchups
Veigar's Worst Matchups
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