Ekko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
3.6%

Ekkovs Azir

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Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Azir 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 Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ekko vs Azir 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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Azir - 55.6% win rateAzir(55.6%)
Ekko - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
55.6% WR
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Azir vs Ekko matchup - 44.4% win rate
Azir
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Azir Matchup?

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

Ekko vs Azir Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Azir 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 players can confidently pick into Azir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Azir 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 Azir 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
6.7Ekko
7.4Azir
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
880Ekko
959Azir
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
11,501Ekko
10,885Azir
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
0.5Ekko
0.4Azir
Both Ekko and Azir 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
957Ekko
576Azir
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 Ekko Build Against Azir

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Azir, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Azir are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Hextech Rocketbelt. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Azir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Azir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

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

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 Ekko Runes Against Azir

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs AzirDomination
Dark Harvest - best Ekko rune vs AzirSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs AzirGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs AzirTreasure Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Azir
Sorcery rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs AzirSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Ekko rune vs AzirGathering Storm - best Ekko rune vs Azir
100.0% WR

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


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 Azir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Azir in League of Legends?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Azir 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 Ekko do against Azir 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 Ekko do against Azir in the late game?

In the late game, Ekko takes over the Ekko vs Azir 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 Ekko vs Azir 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 Ekko build against Azir?

The best Ekko build against Azir includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt 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 Azir?

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

Does Ekko counter Azir?

Yes, Ekko has a favorable matchup against Azir with a 55.6% win rate. Ekko strongly counters Azir in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ekko against Azir?

When playing Ekko against Azir, 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.