Ekko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.3%
Pick Rate
3.5%

Ekkovs Aatrox

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Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Aatrox is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ekko wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Aatrox based on 10 games. Ekko wins the early laning phase while Aatrox scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ekko vs Aatrox matchup.

Ekko Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ekko 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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Aatrox - 50.0% win rateAatrox(50.0%)
Ekko - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
50.0% WR
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Aatrox vs Ekko matchup - 50.0% win rate
Aatrox
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Aatrox Matchup?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Ekko
Matches: 10
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.5
CS / min
1.1
848
DMG / min
703
13,870
Gold / game
12,215
448
Heal / min
666
761
DMG Mitigated / min
1,068
0.7
CC / min
0.7
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Ekko vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Aatrox matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Ekko wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Aatrox's 50.0%, giving Ekko a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Aatrox outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko needs to press advantages before Aatrox reaches their power spikes, while Aatrox should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Aatrox leads by 525 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ekko has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Aatrox's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ekko vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown

Ekko wins the laning phase against Aatrox in League of Legends

Ekko is favored during the laning phase against Aatrox, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Ekko holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.5Ekko
1.1Aatrox
Ekko edges out Aatrox by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ekko.
Damage
848Ekko
703Aatrox
Ekko heavily out-damages Aatrox by 145 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Aatrox should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ekko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,870Ekko
12,215Aatrox
Ekko generates a commanding 1,656 more gold per game than Aatrox. This substantial economic advantage means Ekko consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aatrox should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Ekko
0.7Aatrox
Both Ekko and Aatrox provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,209Ekko
1,734Aatrox
Aatrox vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 525 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aatrox can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ekko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ekko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ekko Build Against Aatrox

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Aatrox are Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Ekko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Aatrox. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Aatrox matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko66.7%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox33.3%
Late Game
Aatrox
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko42.9%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox57.1%

Ekko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Aatrox. This lopsided early game means Ekko can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Aatrox is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Aatrox, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ekko must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Aatrox reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aatrox survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Ekko Runes Against Aatrox

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs AatroxDomination
Electrocute - best Ekko rune vs AatroxSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs AatroxSixth Sense - best Ekko rune vs AatroxRelentless Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Aatrox
Sorcery rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs AatroxSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Ekko rune vs AatroxCelerity - best Ekko rune vs Aatrox
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Ekko maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Aatrox.


Ekko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ekko'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 Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ekko 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
52.03%1236.282112,38453.6%50.8%
43.88%981.368913,19151.1%37.7%
60.44%911.270713,01868.9%52.2%
50.59%851.165112,29046.5%54.8%
53.01%831.274712,83452.6%53.3%
45.57%793.786312,63746.0%45.2%
44.16%776.178012,47560.0%36.5%
52.63%766.189612,33451.4%53.7%
50.70%716.575111,90952.6%48.5%
50.70%714.077013,38044.4%54.5%
48.57%701.574513,48144.1%52.8%
54.55%665.882012,58557.1%52.6%
60.00%655.885312,77848.6%73.3%
46.77%625.989012,73444.4%48.6%
50.00%586.488712,27546.9%53.9%
45.61%571.465811,68852.8%33.3%
45.61%573.178112,79748.3%42.9%
50.88%571.271911,98260.0%43.8%
46.43%566.482013,26440.0%50.0%
45.45%555.667511,15829.2%58.1%
50.00%546.175611,38950.0%50.0%
51.92%523.690213,38547.6%54.8%
56.00%505.781512,16452.4%58.6%
62.00%501.476315,07053.3%65.7%
56.00%501.175512,82936.8%67.7%
52.00%501.580913,87047.6%55.2%
56.00%505.885112,87153.9%56.8%
61.22%496.381212,77163.0%59.1%
47.62%426.682812,97547.4%47.8%
63.41%411.376814,16257.1%70.0%
43.59%396.777412,60655.6%33.3%
48.65%371.164711,73854.5%40.0%
27.27%331.673213,23638.5%20.0%
53.13%325.880011,84652.9%53.3%
53.13%321.375012,61657.9%46.1%
51.61%316.383612,29260.0%43.8%
61.29%311.275313,90760.0%62.5%
43.33%301.482213,30742.9%43.8%
56.67%301.973312,75335.7%75.0%
40.00%303.271112,68130.0%45.0%
37.93%291.484014,92528.6%40.9%
48.28%291.066411,88144.4%54.5%
62.07%293.979113,37669.2%56.3%
46.43%281.377614,13750.0%44.4%
64.29%286.580410,51463.2%66.7%
46.43%286.377812,53872.7%29.4%
44.44%271.270112,72430.8%57.1%
59.26%276.581713,05966.7%55.6%
59.26%276.492012,43857.1%61.5%
40.74%271.274112,96150.0%30.8%
48.15%271.465311,66946.1%50.0%
57.69%266.677411,94354.5%60.0%
53.85%266.084313,01644.4%58.8%
57.69%265.690713,44172.7%46.7%
52.00%251.679714,29450.0%53.3%
48.00%256.575011,68654.5%42.9%
56.00%255.086112,74463.6%50.0%
58.33%241.686713,66150.0%64.3%
29.17%246.066710,53628.6%30.0%
47.83%237.285613,39360.0%38.5%
47.83%231.066513,22280.0%23.1%
34.78%231.780613,05628.6%37.5%
45.45%221.662213,34716.7%56.3%
36.36%224.981512,08630.0%41.7%
33.33%212.079513,47433.3%33.3%
60.00%201.874211,84450.0%75.0%
40.00%206.692313,01640.0%40.0%
60.00%206.391613,27355.6%63.6%
57.89%191.469012,92966.7%50.0%
42.11%195.080012,80633.3%46.1%
57.89%196.486612,06972.7%37.5%
33.33%181.770012,51636.4%28.6%
50.00%184.884912,23850.0%50.0%
55.56%186.788011,50155.6%55.6%
52.94%171.175414,12083.3%36.4%
52.94%175.376912,25680.0%14.3%
64.71%171.162712,27666.7%62.5%
52.94%173.989012,65362.5%44.4%
52.94%171.479514,52450.0%53.9%
47.06%174.993613,72342.9%50.0%
62.50%165.897812,38054.5%80.0%
46.67%151.472212,62130.0%80.0%
26.67%153.876713,28512.5%42.9%
35.71%142.974213,6950.0%50.0%
50.00%146.879211,15463.6%0.0%
42.86%145.780311,59971.4%14.3%
46.15%135.772012,45833.3%50.0%
61.54%132.483015,13275.0%55.6%
41.67%121.784413,41960.0%28.6%
50.00%126.078213,45550.0%50.0%
25.00%121.164812,86433.3%16.7%
54.55%111.783610,53740.0%66.7%
27.27%114.984214,0740.0%33.3%
90.00%105.689413,02480.0%100.0%
20.00%102.155612,39120.0%20.0%
50.00%103.981213,02480.0%20.0%
50.00%101.584813,87066.7%42.9%
33.33%94.560811,05020.0%50.0%
55.56%95.096810,16050.0%66.7%
44.44%92.987412,78040.0%50.0%
25.00%81.186414,6790.0%50.0%
37.50%86.170011,78850.0%25.0%
50.00%80.970113,07640.0%66.7%
50.00%63.581014,3010.0%50.0%
66.67%62.291113,945100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.465811,56475.0%0.0%
80.00%56.37798,375100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.480312,86650.0%33.3%
40.00%54.788312,8500.0%50.0%
40.00%57.084312,940100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.679414,02350.0%0.0%
40.00%55.151010,78550.0%33.3%
0.00%51.662412,6990.0%0.0%

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Ekko vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Aatrox in League of Legends?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Aatrox matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Aatrox's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ekko do against Aatrox in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Aatrox with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Ekko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ekko do against Aatrox in the late game?

In the late game, Aatrox takes over the Ekko vs Aatrox matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Aatrox scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Aatrox matchup?

Ekko wins the matchup against Aatrox with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Ekko is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Aatrox?

The best Ekko build against Aatrox includes Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ekko runes against Aatrox?

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

Does Ekko counter Aatrox?

Yes, Ekko has a favorable matchup against Aatrox with a 50.0% win rate. Ekko slightly edges out Aatrox in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ekko against Aatrox?

When playing Ekko against Aatrox, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.