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Defender Ekko Comp

Every Defender Ekko board in TFT Set 16 on one page: 179 ranked games across 2 versions, with the most played board's units, items and game plan.

Defender Ekko S Tier
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Tier
S
Top 4 rate
75.4%
Avg place
3.37
1st place
14.0%
Playstyle
2-cost reroll
Games
179

Is Defender Ekko good in TFT Set 16?

179 ranked games
S

Defender Ekko is a 2-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 75.4% of the time with an average place of 3.37 across 179 ranked games. It is a consistent top-4 comp rather than a high-roll one.

3.37
Avg Place
13.97%
First Place
75.42%
Top 4 Rate
0.11%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 3.37 placement with a 75.4% top 4 rate and a 14.0% first place rate across 179 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Piltover / Defender builds: Nidalee with Zaun Emblem, Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet (100.0% top 4, +24.58% vs. the comp average); Ekko with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Titan's Resolve, Hand Of Justice (100.0% top 4, +24.58% vs. the comp average)
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Seraphine, Singed, Nidalee due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Defender Ekko units and star levels

The 8 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Ekko is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
SeraphineSeraphine70%1%Nashor's ToothSpear of ShojinRabadon's Deathcap
SingedSinged75%0%—
Nidalee Nidalee Carry75%0%BloodthirsterIonic SparkHand Of Justice
SwainSwain55%1%—
ViVi Carry 3★49%50%Thief's GlovesNashor's ToothStriker's Flail
NeekoNeeko 3★25%75%Spirit VisageSpirit VisageGargoyle Stoneplate
EkkoEkko Carry 3★4%96%Hextech GunbladeQuicksilverStriker's Flail
BlitzcrankBlitzcrank67%22%—

Defender Ekko traits

The board activates Piltover, Defender, and Juggernaut. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.

Defender Ekko game plan

2-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Ekko.

  2. Mid

    Slow roll at level 6 above 50 gold until Ekko, Neeko, and Vi hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.

  3. Items

    Build Hextech Gunblade, Quicksilver, and Striker's Flail on Ekko.

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Defender Ekko variants

179 ranked games

Every tracked version of Defender Ekko. Green units are added and red units are cut compared with the most played board. Open a board for its own items, augments and stats.

Units, items and the game plan come from the most played board (158 games). The headline numbers combine all 2 versions.

BoardGamesTop 4 rateAvg place
Most playedBlitzcrankEkkoNeekoViNidalee SeraphineSingedSwain15878.5%3.28
+ Dr. Mundo − Blitzcrank2152.4%4.05

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Defender Ekko FAQ – TFT Set 16

Is Defender Ekko good in TFT Set 16?

Defender Ekko is a 2-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 75.4% of the time with an average place of 3.37 across 179 ranked games. It is a consistent top-4 comp rather than a high-roll one.

Who are the carries in Defender Ekko?

The damage in Defender Ekko comes from Ekko, Vi, and Nidalee . Ekko is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Ekko need in Defender Ekko?

The best tracked build for Ekko in this comp is Hextech Gunblade, Quicksilver, and Striker's Flail, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 2 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Defender Ekko a reroll comp?

Yes. Defender Ekko wants Ekko, Neeko, and Vi at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

What traits does Defender Ekko use?

Defender Ekko runs Piltover, Defender, Juggernaut, Disruptor, and Arcanist.

Is Defender Ekko contested?

Rarely. Defender Ekko appears in only 0.11% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.

How many versions of Defender Ekko are there?

MetaBot tracks 2 versions of Defender Ekko in TFT Set 16, with 179 ranked games between them and a 75.4% top-4 rate. The most played version accounts for 158 of those games.