Defender Ekko Items & Builds
What Ekko and the rest of Defender Ekko should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.

Best item builds in Defender Ekko
158 ranked gamesEkko does best with Titan's Resolve, Bloodthirster, and Guinsoo's Rageblade in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 18 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.
Component priority for Defender Ekko
The builds above lean hardest on Recurve Bow and Chain Vest, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Ekko items on time.
Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.
What to slam: Defender Ekko item planner
Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Ekko and the rest of the board you can build right now.
Item slam planner
Tap a component to add it, tap − to remove it. Items are ranked by how well they perform in this comp.
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Who holds items in Defender Ekko
Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 78.5% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.
| Unit | Item | Games | Top 4 | vs. comp | vs. all boards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | 100.0% | +21.5 | +48.9 | ||
| 141 | 100.0% | +21.5 | +51.6 | ||
| 136 | 100.0% | +21.5 | +49.6 |
Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.
Emblems for Defender Ekko
The most played emblem here is Zaun Emblem, usually on Nidalee .
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Defender Ekko items FAQ – TFT Set 16
What items does Ekko need in Defender Ekko?
Build Titan's Resolve, Bloodthirster, and Guinsoo's Rageblade on Ekko. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 18 games.
What are the best items for Defender Ekko?
Ekko: Titan's Resolve, Bloodthirster, and Guinsoo's Rageblade. Vi: Thief's Gloves, Nashor's Tooth, and Striker's Flail. Nidalee : Thief's Gloves, Kraken's Fury, and Adaptive Helm.
Which components should I take first for Defender Ekko?
Prioritise Recurve Bow and Chain Vest. They go into the most items Defender Ekko builds, so taking them early lets you finish Ekko items on time.
Who should hold items in Defender Ekko?
Itemize Ekko, Vi, and Nidalee . Put your first completed damage items on Ekko.
What is the best emblem for Defender Ekko?
Zaun Emblem is the most played emblem in Defender Ekko, usually given to Nidalee .