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

Ekkovs Riven

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

Ekko vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Riven wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Ekko based on 8 games. Ekko wins the early laning phase while Riven scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ekko vs Riven 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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Riven - 37.5% win rateRiven(37.5%)
Ekko - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
37.5% WR
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Riven vs Ekko matchup - 62.5% win rate
Riven
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Riven Matchup?

Riven wins the Ekko vs Riven matchup
Winner
Riven
Matches: 8
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
6.1
CS / min
5.5
700
DMG / min
754
11,788
Gold / game
11,258
291
Heal / min
216
734
DMG Mitigated / min
1,086
0.7
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Ekko vs Riven Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Riven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Riven wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Ekko's 37.5%, giving Riven a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Riven outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko needs to press advantages before Riven reaches their power spikes, while Riven should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Riven leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Riven 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 Riven 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 Riven Laning Phase Breakdown

Riven wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Ekko
5.5Riven
Ekko edges out Riven by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ekko.
Damage
700Ekko
754Riven
Riven deals 54 more champion damage per minute than Ekko. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ekko choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Riven's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,788Ekko
11,258Riven
Ekko earns 530 more gold per game than Riven, 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
1.1Riven
Riven 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 Riven coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,025Ekko
1,302Riven
Riven vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 277 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Riven 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 Riven

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Riven 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Riven. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Riven matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko50.0%
Riven early game win rateRiven50.0%
Late Game
Riven
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko25.0%
Riven late game win rateRiven75.0%

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

Riven is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Riven, 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 Riven 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 Riven

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs RivenDomination
Hail of Blades - best Ekko rune vs RivenSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs RivenGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs RivenRelentless Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Riven
Sorcery rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs RivenSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Ekko rune vs RivenScorch - best Ekko rune vs Riven
50.0% WR

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

How does Ekko do against Riven in League of Legends?

Riven wins the Ekko vs Riven matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Ekko's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ekko do against Riven in the early game?

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

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

Who wins the Ekko vs Riven matchup?

Riven wins the matchup against Ekko with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Riven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Riven?

The best Ekko build against Riven includes Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Spellslinger'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 Riven?

The best Ekko runes against Riven use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Ekko vs Riven matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ekko counter Riven?

No, Ekko struggles against Riven with only a 37.5% win rate. Riven has the advantage in this matchup. Ekko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Riven's lead.

How do I play Ekko against Riven?

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