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
Xin Zhao
vs

50.3%
Ekko win rate vs Xin Zhao
Skill matchup — could go either way
899
Games Analyzed
50.3%
Ekko WR
49.7%
Xin Zhao WR
+22
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ekko
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Ekko
Level 3
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Ekko
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Ekko
1 item
Xin Zhao
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ekko is strongest mid game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Ekko deals AP damage while Xin Zhao deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Xin Zhao's Weakness
Xin Zhao's main weakness: Falls off late, kiting, outscaled. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ekko Win Condition
E+Q proc passive, R safety net, roam and assassinate
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
Recommended Items
Ekko

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

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Xin Zhao's AD damage
Xin Zhao

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

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

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Ekko's burst
Ekko's Worst Matchups
Xin Zhao's Worst Matchups
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