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

Ekkovs Hecarim

DAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Hecarim is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ekko wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Hecarim based on 50 games. Hecarim wins the early laning phase while Ekko scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ekko vs Hecarim 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
50.0% WR
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Hecarim vs Ekko matchup - 50.0% win rate
Hecarim
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Hecarim Matchup?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Hecarim matchup
Winner
Ekko
Matches: 50
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.2
776
DMG / min
740
13,620
Gold / game
13,805
515
Heal / min
674
837
DMG Mitigated / min
1,216
0.8
CC / min
0.8
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
55.2%
Late Game WR
44.8%

Ekko vs Hecarim Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Hecarim matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 50 recent matches analyzed, Ekko wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Hecarim's 50.0%, giving Ekko a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hecarim controls the early laning stage, but Ekko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hecarim needs to press advantages before Ekko reaches their power spikes, while Ekko should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Hecarim leads by 538 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 Hecarim'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 Hecarim Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Ekko
1.2Hecarim
Ekko and Hecarim farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
776Ekko
740Hecarim
Ekko deals 36 more champion damage per minute than Hecarim. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Hecarim choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ekko's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,620Ekko
13,805Hecarim
Ekko and Hecarim generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 184 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Ekko
0.8Hecarim
Both Ekko and Hecarim 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
1,352Ekko
1,890Hecarim
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 538 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim 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 Hecarim

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Hecarim, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Hecarim are Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap and Mejai's Soulstealer. 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 Hecarim. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Hecarim matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko42.9%
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim57.1%
Late Game
Ekko
55.2%
+10.3% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko55.2%
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim44.8%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Ekko. This lopsided early game means Hecarim 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 55.2% win rate — 10.3 points above Hecarim. Extended games heavily favor Ekko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Hecarim must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Ekko reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ekko 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 Hecarim

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs HecarimDomination
Dark Harvest - best Ekko rune vs HecarimSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs HecarimGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs HecarimTreasure Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Hecarim
Inspiration rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs HecarimInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Ekko rune vs HecarimMagical Footwear - best Ekko rune vs Hecarim
46.7% WR

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


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 Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Hecarim in League of Legends?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Hecarim matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Hecarim's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 50 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ekko do against Hecarim in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Ekko with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ekko do against Hecarim in the late game?

In the late game, Ekko takes over the Ekko vs Hecarim matchup with a 55.2% win rate compared to 44.8%. Ekko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Hecarim matchup?

Ekko wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Ekko is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 50 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Hecarim?

The best Ekko build against Hecarim includes Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Mejai's Soulstealer with Sorcerer'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 Hecarim?

The best Ekko runes against Hecarim use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 46.7% win rate in the Ekko vs Hecarim matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ekko counter Hecarim?

Yes, Ekko has a favorable matchup against Hecarim with a 50.0% win rate. Ekko slightly edges out Hecarim in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Ekko against Hecarim?

When playing Ekko against Hecarim, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Hecarim. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.