Ekko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Ekkovs Brand

DAssassinMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Brand is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Brand wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ekko based on 5 games. Ekko wins the early laning phase while Brand scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ekko vs Brand 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 - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
40.0% WR
VS
Brand vs Ekko matchup - 60.0% win rate
Brand
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Brand Matchup?

Brand wins the Ekko vs Brand matchup
Winner
Brand
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.4
CS / min
5.7
1,016
DMG / min
1,570
13,986
Gold / game
13,199
316
Heal / min
88
906
DMG Mitigated / min
490
0.5
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Ekko vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Brand matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Brand wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ekko's 40.0%, giving Brand a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Brand outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko needs to press advantages before Brand reaches their power spikes, while Brand should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Brand leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Brand has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ekko players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Brand 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.

Ekko vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

Brand wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.4Ekko
5.7Brand
Ekko and Brand farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
1,016Ekko
1,570Brand
Brand heavily out-damages Ekko by 553 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 Brand's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,986Ekko
13,199Brand
Ekko earns 787 more gold per game than Brand, 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
1.2Brand
Brand provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ekko, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Brand coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,222Ekko
577Brand
Ekko vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 644 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Brand is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Brand, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ekko Build Against Brand

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Brand are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Ekko 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 Ekko vs Brand matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko50.0%
Brand early game win rateBrand50.0%
Late Game
Brand
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko33.3%
Brand late game win rateBrand66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ekko and Brand, with Ekko holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Brand is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Brand, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ekko has the edge early, but Brand gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Ekko Runes Against Brand

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs BrandDomination
Electrocute - best Ekko rune vs BrandSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs BrandGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs BrandTreasure Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Brand
Sorcery rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs BrandSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Ekko rune vs BrandGathering Storm - best Ekko rune vs Brand
33.3% WR

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


Ekko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.03%663.285212,23260.0%48.8%
57.58%664.583611,17559.3%56.4%
47.46%591.172512,34345.5%48.6%
43.40%535.981711,16750.0%37.9%
47.92%481.266911,21736.0%60.9%
59.09%445.087813,09163.6%57.6%
46.15%391.271012,52050.0%44.0%
53.85%394.974011,05257.1%50.0%
52.63%382.575912,65143.8%59.1%
55.56%361.077811,45647.1%63.2%
41.67%365.584910,89035.7%45.5%
52.78%365.794112,17950.0%53.9%
50.00%341.270011,92950.0%50.0%
50.00%341.776812,35869.2%38.1%
48.48%331.171812,34263.6%40.9%
45.16%311.166712,83260.0%38.1%
31.03%295.784812,96058.3%11.8%
44.83%295.586911,50241.7%47.1%
66.67%271.371813,79362.5%68.4%
44.00%255.874311,22325.0%61.5%
52.00%256.380212,12844.4%56.3%
62.50%241.159511,69453.9%72.7%
39.13%232.871212,34325.0%46.7%
39.13%235.786511,16536.4%41.7%
56.52%235.87289,82933.3%81.8%
47.62%216.881813,64442.9%50.0%
45.00%201.173412,26750.0%41.7%
47.37%191.172813,19762.5%36.4%
44.44%182.778013,29125.0%50.0%
50.00%186.294611,83957.1%45.5%
38.89%185.86929,52040.0%37.5%
44.44%181.171711,32966.7%22.2%
55.56%186.993211,39945.5%71.4%
70.59%170.86339,05566.7%80.0%
43.75%162.475015,1880.0%50.0%
31.25%161.682011,69933.3%28.6%
43.75%161.073313,68225.0%50.0%
40.00%155.574312,64750.0%38.5%
26.67%151.267911,82812.5%42.9%
53.33%151.266313,00750.0%54.5%
40.00%155.973910,51350.0%28.6%
33.33%151.066712,23750.0%22.2%
40.00%156.078611,34371.4%12.5%
42.86%145.91,00511,25028.6%57.1%
57.14%141.377312,44660.0%55.6%
53.85%131.358010,66542.9%66.7%
46.15%131.878111,32628.6%66.7%
41.67%122.967910,63333.3%50.0%
33.33%121.068111,65620.0%42.9%
41.67%121.267613,56566.7%33.3%
41.67%126.385012,610100.0%22.2%
50.00%126.181412,41740.0%57.1%
27.27%111.162712,2520.0%37.5%
36.36%112.387314,13860.0%16.7%
63.64%115.772213,44175.0%57.1%
63.64%115.285613,883100.0%55.6%
72.73%112.474212,134100.0%57.1%
40.00%105.389511,64733.3%42.9%
30.00%101.170011,90740.0%20.0%
60.00%105.793115,566100.0%55.6%
44.44%91.976314,54450.0%42.9%
55.56%94.190715,13866.7%50.0%
55.56%96.69949,96940.0%75.0%
55.56%96.385613,0950.0%71.4%
55.56%92.283112,45550.0%60.0%
50.00%81.464113,45866.7%40.0%
75.00%81.07739,58775.0%75.0%
62.50%81.16049,75080.0%33.3%
50.00%81.168710,39066.7%40.0%
50.00%86.380811,24650.0%50.0%
50.00%81.15119,62040.0%66.7%
25.00%82.664712,1000.0%28.6%
57.14%73.782714,0910.0%100.0%
57.14%74.65777,67650.0%100.0%
71.43%75.678710,91475.0%66.7%
57.14%75.499012,24133.3%75.0%
28.57%72.871111,645100.0%16.7%
42.86%76.11,07315,09766.7%25.0%
50.00%66.191015,6440.0%50.0%
33.33%65.963610,1100.0%50.0%
16.67%61.283714,8800.0%20.0%
66.67%66.31,00413,8860.0%80.0%
16.67%65.57207,51133.3%0.0%
80.00%53.490913,500100.0%66.7%
40.00%50.763013,4570.0%50.0%
20.00%56.462712,0880.0%25.0%
40.00%51.570915,1890.0%50.0%
40.00%52.579413,00050.0%33.3%
20.00%53.569210,13750.0%0.0%
60.00%52.278812,60950.0%66.7%
40.00%55.41,01613,98650.0%33.3%

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Ekko vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Brand in League of Legends?

Brand wins the Ekko vs Brand matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ekko's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ekko do against Brand in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Brand with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Brand in the late game?

In the late game, Brand takes over the Ekko vs Brand matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Brand scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Brand matchup?

Brand wins the matchup against Ekko with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Brand is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Brand?

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

What are the best Ekko runes against Brand?

The best Ekko runes against Brand use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Ekko vs Brand matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ekko counter Brand?

No, Ekko struggles against Brand with only a 40.0% win rate. Brand has the advantage in this matchup. Ekko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Brand's lead.

How do I play Ekko against Brand?

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