Ekko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Ekkovs Akali

DAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ekko wins with a 55.2% win rate (+10.3%) over Akali based on 87 games. Ekko holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ekko vs Akali matchup.

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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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Ekko - 55.2% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
55.2% WR
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Akali vs Ekko matchup - 44.8% win rate
Akali
44.8% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Akali Matchup?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Akali matchup
Winner
Ekko
Matches: 87
55.2%
Win Rate
44.8%
5.7
CS / min
5.7
809
DMG / min
921
10,999
Gold / game
11,028
271
Heal / min
193
669
DMG Mitigated / min
522
0.6
CC / min
0.1
52.4%
Early Game WR
47.6%
57.8%
Late Game WR
42.2%

Ekko vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 87 recent matches analyzed, Ekko wins with a 55.2% win rate compared to Akali's 44.8%, giving Ekko a 10.3 percentage point advantage. Ekko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akali players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ekko leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ekko players can confidently pick into Akali and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akali away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ekko vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Akali wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.7Ekko
5.7Akali
Ekko and Akali farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
809Ekko
921Akali
Akali heavily out-damages Ekko by 112 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ekko should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Akali's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,999Ekko
11,028Akali
Ekko and Akali generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 28 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.6Ekko
0.1Akali
Ekko provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Akali, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ekko coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
940Ekko
715Akali
Ekko vastly out-sustains Akali, healing and mitigating 225 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akali is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akali, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ekko Build Against Akali

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Akali 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
52.4%
+4.8% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko52.4%
Akali early game win rateAkali47.6%
Late Game
Ekko
57.8%
+15.6% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko57.8%
Akali late game win rateAkali42.2%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Ekko has a meaningful 52.4% win rate, outperforming Akali by 4.8 percentage points. Ekko players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Ekko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.8% win rate — 15.6 points above Akali. 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. Akali players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ekko Runes Against Akali

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs AkaliDomination
Hail of Blades - best Ekko rune vs AkaliSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs AkaliGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs AkaliRelentless Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Akali
Sorcery rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs AkaliSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Ekko rune vs AkaliScorch - best Ekko rune vs Akali
64.5% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Ekko to press their advantage against Akali, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Ekko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%2003.074312,42847.4%52.4%
46.75%1691.270512,67153.2%41.1%
48.75%1601.371713,31750.0%48.0%
45.75%1534.284012,04242.0%48.8%
52.03%1485.885212,26346.3%56.8%
54.23%1421.374712,79056.8%51.5%
45.32%1396.380712,73756.3%39.6%
48.92%1396.379811,31552.2%45.8%
46.97%1321.378213,58540.4%52.0%
43.75%1281.277613,13742.4%44.9%
48.80%1253.876312,09954.5%44.3%
55.20%1255.989712,12665.3%48.7%
55.83%1205.079512,77066.7%48.6%
51.67%1201.473612,77355.6%48.5%
52.54%1186.285512,14846.5%58.3%
43.86%1142.987812,90544.9%43.1%
47.32%1126.094412,55350.9%43.4%
50.91%1106.389912,51450.0%51.8%
47.22%1081.472912,91454.0%41.4%
52.94%1021.272712,52850.0%55.4%
47.00%1006.280412,41250.0%44.6%
43.16%955.978212,41039.4%45.2%
34.74%951.169511,81938.6%31.4%
55.17%875.780910,99952.4%57.8%
52.50%801.374614,53656.5%50.9%
53.33%755.882512,17940.7%60.4%
46.48%713.481813,35845.8%46.8%
57.35%686.082711,99764.7%50.0%
56.06%665.677911,30358.1%54.3%
49.23%651.172512,59841.0%61.5%
53.97%636.388411,10254.5%53.3%
46.03%631.269512,85041.7%48.7%
37.70%615.976511,72733.3%40.5%
43.33%601.170213,03448.0%40.0%
30.00%601.169513,89736.8%26.8%
49.15%596.376511,62553.3%44.8%
43.10%585.878212,23652.6%38.5%
54.39%576.475612,48154.5%54.3%
52.63%571.771913,10642.9%58.3%
51.79%561.174213,82836.4%61.8%
56.60%536.184012,77761.9%53.1%
50.00%526.085011,08650.0%50.0%
50.00%526.190613,02750.0%50.0%
56.00%501.584613,22956.5%55.6%
50.00%501.177613,62042.9%55.2%
56.00%506.487912,27856.0%56.0%
52.00%501.971813,30050.0%53.3%
59.18%491.368613,04951.9%68.2%
46.94%493.472811,12956.5%38.5%
55.10%494.381810,56363.0%45.5%
47.92%486.490212,67331.8%61.5%
60.00%456.584712,43561.9%58.3%
47.50%406.591013,15041.2%52.2%
56.41%396.375610,92247.1%63.6%
35.90%391.271213,15143.8%30.4%
56.41%391.275912,60050.0%63.2%
56.41%391.578013,18564.7%50.0%
46.15%391.377412,81138.9%52.4%
47.37%381.163912,08663.2%31.6%
56.76%370.970912,66270.6%45.0%
69.44%366.081511,10970.0%68.8%
52.78%366.074612,18481.8%40.0%
54.29%356.41,00612,08855.6%52.9%
50.00%341.273112,85253.3%47.4%
58.82%345.389013,21757.1%60.0%
47.06%345.883411,03642.1%53.3%
51.52%331.083913,68428.6%68.4%
36.36%332.080213,42850.0%28.6%
45.45%331.168011,29950.0%36.4%
37.50%323.974312,51638.5%36.8%
70.97%315.977812,62160.0%76.2%
40.00%304.367512,14636.4%42.1%
42.86%281.183312,89553.9%33.3%
42.86%285.777612,12044.4%42.1%
62.96%271.874912,82081.8%50.0%
46.15%264.077510,90646.7%45.5%
30.77%263.570711,50430.8%30.8%
44.00%253.074213,06920.0%60.0%
43.48%235.286710,67142.9%44.4%
39.13%234.494512,41522.2%50.0%
47.62%213.174313,85440.0%50.0%
47.62%212.785512,23133.3%58.3%
45.00%201.468811,91954.5%33.3%
60.00%206.482411,24875.0%37.5%
21.05%196.489012,0400.0%36.4%
42.11%194.190711,80536.4%50.0%
68.42%194.993511,51177.8%60.0%
55.56%186.072612,04775.0%40.0%
44.44%182.981811,67850.0%40.0%
52.94%174.676312,52466.7%45.5%
35.29%172.784014,1330.0%46.1%
47.06%175.983411,99562.5%33.3%
50.00%164.965912,07955.6%42.9%
50.00%164.887913,39533.3%71.4%
60.00%155.579612,76966.7%55.6%
40.00%156.01,03011,97975.0%0.0%
64.29%144.664710,88733.3%87.5%
57.14%141.978014,78960.0%55.6%
35.71%141.477310,29433.3%50.0%
61.54%135.087112,04150.0%71.4%
53.85%133.085813,75960.0%50.0%
41.67%121.173313,66660.0%28.6%
50.00%121.593114,22940.0%57.1%
66.67%121.673814,13150.0%70.0%
58.33%123.290814,0940.0%70.0%
63.64%113.184514,30975.0%57.1%
60.00%104.170010,94780.0%40.0%
40.00%105.783813,88266.7%28.6%
40.00%105.994113,815100.0%25.0%
44.44%91.975411,37450.0%33.3%
55.56%95.970510,58780.0%25.0%
66.67%95.91,00512,43480.0%50.0%
44.44%94.087313,53066.7%33.3%
44.44%92.14999,35250.0%0.0%
50.00%86.71,00710,94740.0%66.7%
62.50%86.379411,36066.7%60.0%
50.00%86.476011,19733.3%100.0%
25.00%82.165212,1980.0%40.0%
28.57%72.765812,7530.0%40.0%
50.00%65.11,18616,600100.0%40.0%
83.33%62.378412,14566.7%100.0%
66.67%63.492117,4090.0%66.7%
66.67%64.568411,14866.7%66.7%
33.33%65.274613,20650.0%25.0%
66.67%65.890113,32950.0%75.0%
60.00%52.46288,06550.0%100.0%
80.00%54.660810,31975.0%100.0%
20.00%56.669312,05050.0%0.0%
20.00%54.61,11412,3690.0%25.0%
60.00%55.073511,28050.0%66.7%
60.00%53.472311,42966.7%50.0%
60.00%56.664811,56933.3%100.0%
40.00%54.885415,5320.0%40.0%

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Ekko vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Akali in League of Legends?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Akali matchup with a 55.2% win rate compared to Akali's 44.8%, a 10.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 87 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ekko do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Akali with a 52.4% win rate versus 47.6%. 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 Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Ekko takes over the Ekko vs Akali matchup with a 57.8% win rate compared to 42.2%. Ekko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Akali matchup?

Ekko wins the matchup against Akali with a 55.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 10.3 percentage point advantage means Ekko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 87 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Akali?

The best Ekko build against Akali includes Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Akali?

The best Ekko runes against Akali use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.5% win rate in the Ekko vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ekko counter Akali?

Yes, Ekko has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 55.2% win rate. Ekko strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Ekko against Akali?

When playing Ekko against Akali, 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.