Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

Defender Ekko Items & Builds

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

Defender Ekko S Tier
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Best Ekko build
Titan's ResolveBloodthirsterGuinsoo's Rageblade100.0%
Top component
Recurve Bow
Itemized units
5
Top emblem
Zaun Emblem
Top 4 rate
78.5%

Best item builds in Defender Ekko

158 ranked games

Ekko 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.

EkkoEkko
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Titan's ResolveBloodthirsterGuinsoo's RagebladeBest100.0%1811%
ViVi
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesNashor's ToothStriker's Flail100.0%43%
Thief's GlovesWarmog's ArmorIonic Spark100.0%32%
Thief's GlovesBramble VestVoid Staff100.0%21%

Few full builds tracked for Vi in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Nidalee Nidalee
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesKraken's FuryAdaptive Helm100.0%32%
Hextech GunbladeStriker's FlailGiant Slayer100.0%32%
Lich BaneJeweled GauntletZaun Emblem100.0%32%

Few full builds tracked for Nidalee in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

NeekoNeeko
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Gargoyle StoneplateGiant's BeltWarmog's Armor100.0%32%
Sunfire CapeSpirit VisageBramble Vest100.0%32%
Spirit VisageSunfire CapeBramble Vest100.0%32%

Few full builds tracked for Neeko in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

SeraphineSeraphine
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Blighting JewelVoid StaffArchangel's Staff100.0%32%
Jeweled GauntletVoid StaffSpear of Shojin100.0%32%
Nashor's ToothSpear of ShojinRabadon's Deathcap100.0%21%

Few full builds tracked for Seraphine in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

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.

  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow19%
  • Chain VestChain Vest14%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves13%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt12%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod12%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak10%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword10%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess8%
  • SpatulaSpatula1%

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.

Your components

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.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
EkkoEkkoTitan's ResolveTitan's Resolve144100.0%+21.5+48.9
BloodthirsterBloodthirster141100.0%+21.5+51.6
Guinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's Rageblade136100.0%+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 .

Zaun EmblemZaun EmblemOn Nidalee · 3 games
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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 .