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
Zed
vs

52.0%
Ekko win rate vs Zed
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,434
Games Analyzed
52.0%
Ekko WR
48.0%
Zed WR
+156
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ekko
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Zed
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Sorcery
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Ekko
Level 3
Zed
Level 3
Ekko
Level 6
Zed
Level 6
Ekko
1 item
Zed
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Ekko deals AP damage while Zed deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Zed's Weakness
Zed's main weakness: Zhonya's, exhaust, tanks, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ekko Win Condition
E+Q proc passive, R safety net, roam and assassinate
Zed Win Condition
Assassinate squishies with R combo, splitpush side lanes
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 Zed's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Zed

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
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
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