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

Ekkovs Nasus

DAssassinMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nasus wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Ekko based on 48 games. Ekko wins the early laning phase while Nasus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ekko vs Nasus 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 - 43.8% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
43.8% WR
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Nasus vs Ekko matchup - 56.3% win rate
Nasus
56.3% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Nasus Matchup?

Nasus wins the Ekko vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 48
43.8%
Win Rate
56.3%
1.4
CS / min
1.4
751
DMG / min
764
13,480
Gold / game
13,306
490
Heal / min
802
856
DMG Mitigated / min
1,832
0.8
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
41.2%
Late Game WR
58.8%

Ekko vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Ekko's 43.8%, giving Nasus a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Nasus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko needs to press advantages before Nasus reaches their power spikes, while Nasus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nasus leads by 1,288 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus 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 Nasus 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 Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Ekko wins the laning phase against Nasus in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.4Ekko
1.4Nasus
Ekko and Nasus 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
751Ekko
764Nasus
Damage output is virtually even between Ekko and Nasus, with only 13 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
13,480Ekko
13,306Nasus
Ekko and Nasus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 174 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
0.8Nasus
Both Ekko and Nasus 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
1,346Ekko
2,634Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 1,288 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus 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 Nasus

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Nasus 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Nasus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko50.0%
Nasus early game win rateNasus50.0%
Late Game
Nasus
58.8%
+17.6% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko41.2%
Nasus late game win rateNasus58.8%

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

Nasus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Nasus, 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 Nasus 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 Nasus

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs NasusDomination
Dark Harvest - best Ekko rune vs NasusSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs NasusGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs NasusTreasure Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Nasus
Precision rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs NasusPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Ekko rune vs NasusTriumph - best Ekko rune vs Nasus
46.2% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Ekko the best tools to compete against Nasus 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
55.41%1484.385611,74554.8%55.8%
57.14%1403.686111,79762.5%52.6%
44.19%1291.172912,43642.2%45.2%
46.88%966.083111,14252.3%42.3%
39.13%921.368112,20235.9%41.5%
46.59%883.073511,25348.7%44.9%
43.53%855.279911,96650.0%39.2%
50.00%845.890611,62248.4%50.9%
41.46%821.073511,85740.5%42.5%
57.50%804.880612,08058.6%56.9%
45.57%791.268612,62941.2%48.9%
50.65%771.671912,27563.0%44.0%
56.34%716.283112,45670.0%46.3%
42.86%705.580511,22536.0%46.7%
51.47%681.270812,73853.9%50.0%
47.76%676.077411,43045.2%50.0%
49.25%671.267912,17063.0%40.0%
46.97%663.380112,10450.0%45.0%
47.54%611.173112,93252.6%45.2%
41.67%605.481112,36245.8%38.9%
58.18%551.174112,82464.7%55.3%
48.15%545.588310,76944.4%51.9%
41.67%481.174713,00950.0%36.7%
43.75%481.475113,48050.0%41.2%
57.45%471.368712,44055.0%59.3%
57.78%456.388811,88758.3%57.1%
47.73%446.685712,55750.0%45.8%
58.14%435.871710,99540.0%67.9%
37.21%436.084111,08636.4%38.1%
39.02%411.579513,25717.6%54.2%
57.50%403.680513,25958.3%57.1%
45.00%401.368612,02550.0%40.9%
55.26%385.581712,78753.9%56.0%
64.86%371.171411,21461.9%68.8%
51.35%375.892910,32452.6%50.0%
40.54%371.882412,64143.8%38.1%
51.35%372.574313,60650.0%52.0%
42.86%355.880412,61763.6%33.3%
50.00%341.174312,29562.5%38.9%
44.12%345.777212,11261.5%33.3%
57.58%331.071913,06150.0%61.9%
43.75%321.171712,30246.1%42.1%
51.72%291.162411,42660.0%42.9%
50.00%281.174212,82230.0%61.1%
42.86%281.076312,41336.4%47.1%
46.43%281.466812,01446.1%46.7%
44.44%275.975110,09553.3%33.3%
37.04%276.097311,45725.0%46.7%
41.67%241.164011,32840.0%42.9%
33.33%245.884613,05520.0%36.8%
45.83%246.078411,70780.0%21.4%
50.00%221.883713,61450.0%50.0%
59.09%222.873311,96372.7%45.5%
50.00%221.386012,82542.9%53.3%
63.64%225.793810,57058.3%70.0%
59.09%226.283013,377100.0%40.0%
42.86%212.77009,93236.4%50.0%
66.67%211.282913,07677.8%58.3%
52.38%211.671210,34654.5%50.0%
57.14%214.894011,28666.7%50.0%
61.90%216.080811,94655.6%66.7%
47.62%216.092212,72528.6%57.1%
60.00%201.572712,78957.1%61.5%
50.00%201.674611,64244.4%54.5%
55.00%201.968212,50171.4%46.1%
50.00%206.081712,53483.3%35.7%
42.11%195.683710,37966.7%20.0%
57.89%195.568511,73242.9%66.7%
52.63%191.365812,75066.7%40.0%
36.84%196.57709,64155.6%20.0%
47.37%195.991112,82075.0%27.3%
33.33%184.161011,63728.6%36.4%
50.00%185.788610,93655.6%44.4%
55.56%181.972211,69162.5%50.0%
35.29%172.373513,51525.0%38.5%
50.00%164.084414,62260.0%45.5%
50.00%163.581911,94533.3%71.4%
60.00%156.581910,71755.6%66.7%
33.33%151.373211,64225.0%42.9%
46.15%131.670311,32560.0%37.5%
50.00%124.76518,99633.3%66.7%
54.55%116.280413,33250.0%55.6%
63.64%113.876313,66975.0%57.1%
27.27%112.070012,34325.0%28.6%
54.55%116.21,01514,12833.3%62.5%
27.27%113.468512,18850.0%22.2%
60.00%105.16498,86957.1%66.7%
60.00%104.086114,5620.0%85.7%
50.00%100.976315,5350.0%55.6%
50.00%101.155310,72250.0%50.0%
55.56%95.481713,6120.0%71.4%
55.56%93.682312,05550.0%60.0%
77.78%91.390114,212100.0%66.7%
22.22%95.686212,61933.3%16.7%
50.00%82.16467,84866.7%0.0%
50.00%84.794514,8330.0%66.7%
25.00%86.073613,0420.0%28.6%
62.50%85.584513,94550.0%66.7%
12.50%83.690412,32050.0%0.0%
50.00%86.495513,17333.3%60.0%
62.50%86.578612,16260.0%66.7%
37.50%82.869711,50633.3%40.0%
57.14%75.487213,95350.0%60.0%
28.57%71.573010,99625.0%33.3%
57.14%72.180011,03550.0%66.7%
16.67%66.160610,54633.3%0.0%
66.67%62.167214,247100.0%50.0%
83.33%65.791813,209100.0%75.0%
66.67%65.663812,6000.0%80.0%
50.00%65.996415,0950.0%50.0%
33.33%61.789710,00225.0%50.0%
40.00%52.26116,88166.7%0.0%
80.00%56.281512,45666.7%100.0%
60.00%54.780414,334100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.56949,45566.7%50.0%

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Ekko vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Nasus wins the Ekko vs Nasus matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Ekko's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ekko do against Nasus in the early game?

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

In the late game, Nasus takes over the Ekko vs Nasus matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Nasus matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Ekko with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Nasus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Nasus?

The best Ekko build against Nasus includes Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Nasus?

The best Ekko runes against Nasus use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 46.2% win rate in the Ekko vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ekko counter Nasus?

No, Ekko struggles against Nasus with only a 43.8% win rate. Nasus has the advantage in this matchup. Ekko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nasus's lead.

How do I play Ekko against Nasus?

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