Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.3%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Azirvs Ekko

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Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ekko wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Azir based on 18 games. Ekko holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Ekko matchup.

Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Ekko - 44.4% win rateEkko(44.4%)
Azir - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Azir
44.4% WR
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Ekko vs Azir matchup - 55.6% win rate
Ekko
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Ekko Matchup?

Ekko wins the Azir vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Ekko
Matches: 18
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
7.4
CS / min
6.7
959
DMG / min
880
10,885
Gold / game
11,501
106
Heal / min
267
470
DMG Mitigated / min
690
0.4
CC / min
0.5
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Azir vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Ekko wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Azir's 44.4%, giving Ekko a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Ekko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Azir players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Ekko leads by 380 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ekko has a strong advantage in this matchup. Azir players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ekko overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Ekko wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

Ekko is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ekko holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.4Azir
6.7Ekko
Azir edges out Ekko by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Azir.
Damage
959Azir
880Ekko
Azir deals 79 more champion damage per minute than Ekko. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ekko choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Azir's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,885Azir
11,501Ekko
Ekko earns 616 more gold per game than Azir, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ekko slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Azir
0.5Ekko
Both Azir and Ekko provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
576Azir
957Ekko
Ekko vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 380 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Azir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Azir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Azir Build Against Ekko

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Ekko are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Nashor's Tooth. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir44.4%
Ekko early game win rateEkko55.6%
Late Game
Ekko
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir44.4%
Ekko late game win rateEkko55.6%

Ekko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Azir. This lopsided early game means Ekko can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ekko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Azir. Extended games heavily favor Ekko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ekko holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Azir players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Azir Runes Against Ekko

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs EkkoPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs EkkoAbsorb Life - best Azir rune vs EkkoLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs EkkoCut Down - best Azir rune vs Ekko
Sorcery rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs EkkoSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Azir rune vs EkkoGathering Storm - best Azir rune vs Ekko
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Azir the best tools to compete against Ekko in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Azir's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.44%547.195512,84230.4%54.8%
47.17%537.192312,53728.6%59.4%
54.05%377.086712,26457.9%50.0%
44.44%367.582012,69841.2%47.4%
51.61%316.91,07811,92960.0%43.8%
48.39%316.872212,32870.0%38.1%
33.33%307.076712,35345.5%26.3%
37.93%296.893612,10030.0%42.1%
60.71%287.285712,01064.3%57.1%
37.04%277.273811,31621.4%53.9%
48.15%277.388212,37542.9%53.9%
66.67%247.389211,55857.1%80.0%
33.33%246.379511,12623.1%45.5%
47.62%217.192511,89338.5%62.5%
42.86%216.990813,49720.0%50.0%
52.38%217.391112,02037.5%61.5%
52.38%216.61,00111,61327.3%80.0%
33.33%217.080711,55830.0%36.4%
60.00%207.588813,17757.1%61.5%
31.58%197.51,14012,56428.6%33.3%
44.44%187.877210,18741.7%50.0%
44.44%187.495910,88544.4%44.4%
26.67%157.31,20112,59442.9%12.5%
26.67%156.585511,05322.2%33.3%
46.67%157.076211,01250.0%40.0%
42.86%147.05789,59145.5%33.3%
57.14%147.877910,07150.0%75.0%
50.00%146.71,04912,83657.1%42.9%
50.00%147.889012,80542.9%57.1%
69.23%136.395413,55660.0%75.0%
23.08%136.86968,40720.0%33.3%
69.23%137.485112,618100.0%50.0%
83.33%127.082813,39866.7%100.0%
58.33%126.875310,08157.1%60.0%
63.64%117.078313,1410.0%70.0%
60.00%106.876711,63850.0%75.0%
50.00%107.21,00214,6750.0%62.5%
33.33%97.11,11113,03725.0%40.0%
55.56%97.783812,88680.0%25.0%
62.50%87.597113,44833.3%80.0%
62.50%88.01,01314,343100.0%40.0%
25.00%86.780710,1910.0%100.0%
62.50%87.81,54315,47466.7%60.0%
50.00%87.098611,80550.0%50.0%
33.33%66.61,00414,2980.0%40.0%
83.33%67.81,12113,12575.0%100.0%
60.00%57.384211,634100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.685612,01650.0%66.7%
20.00%57.398313,8450.0%33.3%
40.00%56.41,0558,7200.0%66.7%

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Azir vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Ekko wins the Azir vs Ekko matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Azir's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Azir do against Ekko in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Azir with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Ekko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Ekko takes over the Azir vs Ekko matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Ekko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Ekko matchup?

Ekko wins the matchup against Azir with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Ekko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Ekko?

The best Azir build against Ekko includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Ekko?

The best Azir runes against Ekko use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Azir vs Ekko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Azir counter Ekko?

No, Azir struggles against Ekko with only a 44.4% win rate. Ekko has the advantage in this matchup. Azir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ekko's lead.

How do I play Azir against Ekko?

When playing Azir against Ekko, play cautiously and avoid Ekko's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ekko has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.