How to Play Zaun Ekko
A stage-by-stage plan for Zaun Ekko: opener, when to level and roll for Ekko, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 51.0%
- Avg place
- 4.24
- 1st place
- 12.2%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 49
How to level and roll with Zaun Ekko
1-cost rerollZaun Ekko is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Blitzcrank, Vi, and Ekko reach 3 stars. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-1 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Blitzcrank, Vi, and Ekko hit 3 stars. |
| 3-2 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Blitzcrank, Vi, and Ekko hit 3 stars. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Level | Once your 3-stars are done, level up and add the units that complete your traits. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Ekko. |
Zaun Ekko early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Zaun Ekko yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Ekko.
Rolling odds for Zaun Ekko
Your 3-star targets are Blitzcrank, Vi, and Ekko. Level 5 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Zaun Ekko positioning
A starting board for Zaun Ekko. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Jinx on the back line and put Singed in front of it.
- Split Jinx and Bard across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Singed, Warwick, and Dr. Mundo hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Blitzcrank and Vi in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Zaun Ekko
Strengths
- Average place better than 67% of comps of the same board size
- Big power spike once Blitzcrank, Vi, and Ekko hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Ekko and Vi) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Blitzcrank, Vi, and Ekko
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Blitzcrank, Vi, and Ekko are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Rabadon's Deathcap, Archangel's Staff, and Recurve Bow on Ekko.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Zaun Ekko.
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How to play Zaun Ekko – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Zaun Ekko?
Zaun Ekko is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Blitzcrank, Vi, and Ekko reach 3 stars. Corner Jinx on the back line and put Singed in front of it. Build Rabadon's Deathcap, Archangel's Staff, and Recurve Bow on Ekko.
When should I roll down for Zaun Ekko?
Zaun Ekko doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Blitzcrank, Vi, and Ekko are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Blitzcrank?
Slow roll for Blitzcrank at level 5, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.
Is Zaun Ekko a reroll comp?
Yes. Zaun Ekko wants Blitzcrank, Vi, and Ekko at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Zaun Ekko?
Corner Jinx on the back line and put Singed in front of it. Split Jinx and Bard across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Singed, Warwick, and Dr. Mundo hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Blitzcrank and Vi in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Zaun Ekko?
Zaun Ekko has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Ekko.