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

Ekkovs Malphite

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Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Malphite wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ekko based on 30 games. Malphite 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 Malphite 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
Malphite - 40.0% win rateMalphite(40.0%)
Ekko - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
40.0% WR
VS
Malphite vs Ekko matchup - 60.0% win rate
Malphite
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Ekko vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 30
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
3.2
CS / min
2.9
711
DMG / min
719
12,681
Gold / game
12,072
385
Heal / min
167
775
DMG Mitigated / min
1,643
0.7
CC / min
1.1
30.0%
Early Game WR
70.0%
45.0%
Late Game WR
55.0%

Ekko vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ekko's 40.0%, giving Malphite a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Malphite dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ekko 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 Malphite leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite 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 Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.2Ekko
2.9Malphite
Ekko and Malphite 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
711Ekko
719Malphite
Damage output is virtually even between Ekko and Malphite, with only 8 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,681Ekko
12,072Malphite
Ekko earns 609 more gold per game than Malphite, 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
1.1Malphite
Malphite provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ekko, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Malphite coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,160Ekko
1,811Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 651 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite 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 Malphite

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Malphite are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Ekko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Ekko the best chance to compete against Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Malphite matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Malphite
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko30.0%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite70.0%
Late Game
Malphite
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko45.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite55.0%

Malphite dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.0% win rate — a 40.0 percentage point lead over Ekko. This lopsided early game means Malphite can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Malphite is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.0% win rate — 10.0 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Malphite, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Malphite holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Ekko players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ekko Runes Against Malphite

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs MalphiteDomination
Dark Harvest - best Ekko rune vs MalphiteSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs MalphiteGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs MalphiteTreasure Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Malphite
Inspiration rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs MalphiteInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Ekko rune vs MalphiteMagical Footwear - best Ekko rune vs Malphite
60.0% WR

The Domination and Inspiration rune setup gives Ekko the best tools to compete against Malphite 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 Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Ekko vs Malphite matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ekko's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ekko do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Malphite has the advantage against Ekko with a 70.0% win rate versus 30.0%. Malphite players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ekko do against Malphite in the late game?

In the late game, Malphite takes over the Ekko vs Malphite matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to 45.0%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite wins the matchup against Ekko with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Malphite?

The best Ekko build against Malphite includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Dusk and Dawn with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Malphite?

The best Ekko runes against Malphite use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Ekko vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ekko counter Malphite?

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

How do I play Ekko against Malphite?

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