Ekko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
3.5%

Ekkovs Kayle

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Patch26.9
Matches139,310
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Kayle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Ekko wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Kayle based on 5 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 Kayle 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.

Compare against an opponent
Kayle - 80.0% win rateKayle(80.0%)
Ekko - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
80.0% WR
VS
Kayle vs Ekko matchup - 20.0% win rate
Kayle
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Kayle Matchup?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Kayle matchup
Winner
Ekko
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
7.8
CS / min
7.8
1,011
DMG / min
860
15,378
Gold / game
15,074
520
Heal / min
354
1,103
DMG Mitigated / min
443
0.7
CC / min
0.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Ekko vs Kayle Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Kayle matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ekko wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Kayle's 20.0%, giving Ekko a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Ekko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kayle 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 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ekko players can confidently pick into Kayle and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kayle 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 Kayle Laning Phase Breakdown

Ekko wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

Ekko is favored during the laning phase against Kayle, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Ekko holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.8Ekko
7.8Kayle
Ekko and Kayle 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
1,011Ekko
860Kayle
Ekko heavily out-damages Kayle by 151 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kayle should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ekko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,378Ekko
15,074Kayle
Ekko earns 304 more gold per game than Kayle, 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
0.7Ekko
0.3Kayle
Ekko provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kayle, 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
1,623Ekko
797Kayle
Ekko vastly out-sustains Kayle, healing and mitigating 826 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kayle is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kayle, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ekko Build Against Kayle

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Kayle, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Kayle are Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 Kayle. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Kayle matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko100.0%
Kayle early game win rateKayle0.0%
Late Game
Ekko
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko75.0%
Kayle late game win rateKayle25.0%

Ekko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kayle. 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Kayle. 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. Kayle players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ekko Runes Against Kayle

Resolve rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs KayleResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Ekko rune vs KayleDemolish - best Ekko rune vs KayleConditioning - best Ekko rune vs KayleOvergrowth - best Ekko rune vs Kayle
Sorcery rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs KayleSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Ekko rune vs KayleScorch - best Ekko rune vs Kayle
100.0% WR

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


Ekko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.85%271.360512,30653.9%50.0%
36.00%256.080612,15936.4%35.7%
41.67%246.067411,14030.0%50.0%
60.87%230.964713,31060.0%61.5%
60.87%231.170713,66560.0%61.5%
36.36%224.465011,13340.0%33.3%
52.38%216.274610,31554.5%50.0%
40.00%205.678211,33344.4%36.4%
55.00%207.094013,87066.7%52.9%
47.37%191.165913,00450.0%45.5%
57.89%191.285715,17150.0%61.5%
73.68%192.183712,26380.0%66.7%
50.00%181.158411,35037.5%60.0%
44.44%185.986413,01957.1%36.4%
55.56%181.380013,46350.0%58.3%
33.33%183.973012,00333.3%33.3%
47.06%171.473313,38866.7%25.0%
37.50%166.373912,66520.0%45.5%
56.25%164.394312,77250.0%58.3%
43.75%163.584213,82140.0%45.5%
40.00%151.771514,46825.0%45.5%
46.67%155.88249,52837.5%57.1%
40.00%151.473014,34633.3%44.4%
35.71%146.888912,61242.9%28.6%
33.33%126.171210,07644.4%0.0%
83.33%121.181312,57771.4%100.0%
41.67%121.181014,82366.7%33.3%
41.67%121.275315,4730.0%50.0%
33.33%126.878713,2320.0%50.0%
63.64%117.11,02213,67950.0%71.4%
36.36%111.162912,68942.9%25.0%
36.36%115.991312,40620.0%50.0%
50.00%102.867814,1490.0%55.6%
50.00%100.753012,06640.0%60.0%
30.00%100.959210,84550.0%16.7%
60.00%107.087212,45560.0%60.0%
30.00%101.173711,9050.0%42.9%
60.00%106.280513,976100.0%50.0%
50.00%101.165315,372100.0%44.4%
55.56%90.983213,73466.7%50.0%
33.33%96.07219,75250.0%20.0%
55.56%92.868911,92350.0%60.0%
66.67%91.581613,67675.0%60.0%
50.00%85.882611,07160.0%33.3%
12.50%80.872513,23333.3%0.0%
87.50%80.967412,094100.0%75.0%
62.50%86.481513,48033.3%80.0%
50.00%81.683111,39825.0%75.0%
62.50%81.481614,66566.7%60.0%
57.14%76.582814,370100.0%50.0%
57.14%74.999512,03960.0%50.0%
28.57%72.359312,36150.0%0.0%
42.86%76.585912,13325.0%66.7%
85.71%75.162010,73466.7%100.0%
42.86%76.371812,26366.7%25.0%
57.14%71.779816,863100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.88739,85050.0%50.0%
66.67%67.289015,1780.0%80.0%
50.00%63.671310,34133.3%66.7%
33.33%65.56048,15750.0%0.0%
0.00%63.796314,7060.0%0.0%
83.33%66.674411,17766.7%100.0%
83.33%66.293512,727100.0%66.7%
50.00%62.383612,82150.0%50.0%
60.00%50.863013,743100.0%50.0%
20.00%54.16529,4310.0%33.3%
80.00%57.81,01115,378100.0%75.0%
60.00%55.885411,596100.0%0.0%
60.00%55.548411,136100.0%50.0%
80.00%50.666013,7730.0%80.0%
40.00%52.267014,9910.0%40.0%
60.00%55.680111,0280.0%100.0%
40.00%56.78009,90833.3%50.0%
40.00%55.51,06710,63050.0%33.3%

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Ekko vs Kayle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Kayle in League of Legends?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Kayle matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Kayle's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Ekko do against Kayle in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Kayle with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Kayle in the late game?

In the late game, Ekko takes over the Ekko vs Kayle matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Ekko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Kayle matchup?

Ekko wins the matchup against Kayle with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Ekko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Kayle?

The best Ekko build against Kayle includes Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Kayle?

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

Does Ekko counter Kayle?

Yes, Ekko has a favorable matchup against Kayle with a 80.0% win rate. Ekko strongly counters Kayle in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Ekko against Kayle?

When playing Ekko against Kayle, 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.