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

Ekkovs Hecarim

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Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Hecarim is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 59.3% win rate (+18.5%) over Ekko based on 27 games. Ekko wins the early laning phase while Hecarim 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.

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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Hecarim - 40.7% win rateHecarim(40.7%)
Ekko - 40.7% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
40.7% WR
VS
Hecarim vs Ekko matchup - 59.3% win rate
Hecarim
59.3% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Hecarim Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Ekko vs Hecarim matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 27
40.7%
Win Rate
59.3%
1.2
CS / min
1.3
741
DMG / min
850
12,961
Gold / game
14,198
457
Heal / min
693
770
DMG Mitigated / min
1,200
0.8
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
30.8%
Late Game WR
69.2%

Ekko vs Hecarim Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Hecarim matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 59.3% win rate compared to Ekko's 40.7%, giving Hecarim a 18.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Hecarim outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko needs to press advantages before Hecarim reaches their power spikes, while Hecarim should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Hecarim leads by 667 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim 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 Hecarim 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 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 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Hecarim holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.2Ekko
1.3Hecarim
Ekko and Hecarim 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
741Ekko
850Hecarim
Hecarim heavily out-damages Ekko by 109 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 Hecarim's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,961Ekko
14,198Hecarim
Hecarim generates a commanding 1,236 more gold per game than Ekko. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ekko should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
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
1,226Ekko
1,893Hecarim
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 667 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 Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Ekko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 20.0% win rate across 5 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Ekko the best chance to compete 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
Ekko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko50.0%
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim50.0%
Late Game
Hecarim
69.2%
+38.5% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko30.8%
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim69.2%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ekko and Hecarim, 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.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 69.2% win rate — 38.5 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, 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 Hecarim 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 Hecarim

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs HecarimDomination
Electrocute - best Ekko rune vs HecarimSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs HecarimGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs HecarimTreasure Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Hecarim
Precision rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs HecarimPrecision
Triumph - best Ekko rune vs HecarimCoup de Grace - best Ekko rune vs Hecarim
100.0% WR

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


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 Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Hecarim in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Ekko vs Hecarim matchup with a 59.3% win rate compared to Ekko's 40.7%, a 18.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ekko do against Hecarim in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Hecarim 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 Hecarim in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Ekko vs Hecarim matchup with a 69.2% win rate compared to 30.8%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Hecarim matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Ekko with a 59.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 18.5 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Hecarim?

The best Ekko build against Hecarim includes Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 20.0% 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 Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ekko vs Hecarim matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ekko counter Hecarim?

No, Ekko struggles against Hecarim with only a 40.7% win rate. Hecarim has the advantage in this matchup. Ekko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hecarim's lead.

How do I play Ekko against Hecarim?

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