Ekko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Ekkovs Ryze

FAssassinMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Ryze is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ekko wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Ryze based on 8 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 Ryze 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
50.0% WR
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Ryze vs Ekko matchup - 50.0% win rate
Ryze
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Ryze Matchup?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Ekko
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.3
CS / min
7.7
808
DMG / min
764
11,246
Gold / game
11,077
271
Heal / min
131
742
DMG Mitigated / min
551
0.6
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ekko vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Ryze matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Ekko wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Ryze's 50.0%, giving Ekko a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Ekko holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Ryze can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Ekko leads by 330 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ekko has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Ryze's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ekko vs Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown

Ekko wins the laning phase against Ryze in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Ekko
7.7Ryze
Ryze significantly out-farms Ekko by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 22 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ryze a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ekko players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
808Ekko
764Ryze
Ekko deals 44 more champion damage per minute than Ryze. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ryze choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ekko's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,246Ekko
11,077Ryze
Ekko and Ryze generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 170 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.6Ekko
0.8Ryze
Both Ekko and Ryze provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,012Ekko
682Ryze
Ekko vastly out-sustains Ryze, healing and mitigating 330 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ryze is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ryze, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ekko Build Against Ryze

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Ryze, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Ryze are Hextech Rocketbelt, Lich Bane 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 Ryze. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Ryze matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko50.0%
Ryze early game win rateRyze50.0%
Late Game
Ekko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko50.0%
Ryze late game win rateRyze50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ekko at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Ryze. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Ekko nor Ryze has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Ekko Runes Against Ryze

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs RyzeDomination
Electrocute - best Ekko rune vs RyzeSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs RyzeGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs RyzeTreasure Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Ryze
Sorcery rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs RyzeSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Ekko rune vs RyzeGathering Storm - best Ekko rune vs Ryze
50.0% WR

The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Ekko maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Ryze.


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
53.03%663.285212,23260.0%48.8%
57.58%664.583611,17559.3%56.4%
47.46%591.172512,34345.5%48.6%
43.40%535.981711,16750.0%37.9%
47.92%481.266911,21736.0%60.9%
59.09%445.087813,09163.6%57.6%
46.15%391.271012,52050.0%44.0%
53.85%394.974011,05257.1%50.0%
52.63%382.575912,65143.8%59.1%
55.56%361.077811,45647.1%63.2%
41.67%365.584910,89035.7%45.5%
52.78%365.794112,17950.0%53.9%
50.00%341.270011,92950.0%50.0%
50.00%341.776812,35869.2%38.1%
48.48%331.171812,34263.6%40.9%
45.16%311.166712,83260.0%38.1%
31.03%295.784812,96058.3%11.8%
44.83%295.586911,50241.7%47.1%
66.67%271.371813,79362.5%68.4%
44.00%255.874311,22325.0%61.5%
52.00%256.380212,12844.4%56.3%
62.50%241.159511,69453.9%72.7%
39.13%232.871212,34325.0%46.7%
39.13%235.786511,16536.4%41.7%
56.52%235.87289,82933.3%81.8%
47.62%216.881813,64442.9%50.0%
45.00%201.173412,26750.0%41.7%
47.37%191.172813,19762.5%36.4%
44.44%182.778013,29125.0%50.0%
50.00%186.294611,83957.1%45.5%
38.89%185.86929,52040.0%37.5%
44.44%181.171711,32966.7%22.2%
55.56%186.993211,39945.5%71.4%
70.59%170.86339,05566.7%80.0%
43.75%162.475015,1880.0%50.0%
31.25%161.682011,69933.3%28.6%
43.75%161.073313,68225.0%50.0%
40.00%155.574312,64750.0%38.5%
26.67%151.267911,82812.5%42.9%
53.33%151.266313,00750.0%54.5%
40.00%155.973910,51350.0%28.6%
33.33%151.066712,23750.0%22.2%
40.00%156.078611,34371.4%12.5%
42.86%145.91,00511,25028.6%57.1%
57.14%141.377312,44660.0%55.6%
53.85%131.358010,66542.9%66.7%
46.15%131.878111,32628.6%66.7%
41.67%122.967910,63333.3%50.0%
33.33%121.068111,65620.0%42.9%
41.67%121.267613,56566.7%33.3%
41.67%126.385012,610100.0%22.2%
50.00%126.181412,41740.0%57.1%
27.27%111.162712,2520.0%37.5%
36.36%112.387314,13860.0%16.7%
63.64%115.772213,44175.0%57.1%
63.64%115.285613,883100.0%55.6%
72.73%112.474212,134100.0%57.1%
40.00%105.389511,64733.3%42.9%
30.00%101.170011,90740.0%20.0%
60.00%105.793115,566100.0%55.6%
44.44%91.976314,54450.0%42.9%
55.56%94.190715,13866.7%50.0%
55.56%96.69949,96940.0%75.0%
55.56%96.385613,0950.0%71.4%
55.56%92.283112,45550.0%60.0%
50.00%81.464113,45866.7%40.0%
75.00%81.07739,58775.0%75.0%
62.50%81.16049,75080.0%33.3%
50.00%81.168710,39066.7%40.0%
50.00%86.380811,24650.0%50.0%
50.00%81.15119,62040.0%66.7%
25.00%82.664712,1000.0%28.6%
57.14%73.782714,0910.0%100.0%
57.14%74.65777,67650.0%100.0%
71.43%75.678710,91475.0%66.7%
57.14%75.499012,24133.3%75.0%
28.57%72.871111,645100.0%16.7%
42.86%76.11,07315,09766.7%25.0%
50.00%66.191015,6440.0%50.0%
33.33%65.963610,1100.0%50.0%
16.67%61.283714,8800.0%20.0%
66.67%66.31,00413,8860.0%80.0%
16.67%65.57207,51133.3%0.0%
80.00%53.490913,500100.0%66.7%
40.00%50.763013,4570.0%50.0%
20.00%56.462712,0880.0%25.0%
40.00%51.570915,1890.0%50.0%
40.00%52.579413,00050.0%33.3%
20.00%53.569210,13750.0%0.0%
60.00%52.278812,60950.0%66.7%
40.00%55.41,01613,98650.0%33.3%

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Ekko vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Ryze matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Ryze's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ekko do against Ryze in the early game?

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

In the late game, Ekko takes over the Ekko vs Ryze matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Ekko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Ryze matchup?

Ekko wins the matchup against Ryze with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Ekko is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Ryze?

The best Ekko build against Ryze includes Hextech Rocketbelt, Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap with Chainlaced Crushers. 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 Ryze?

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

Does Ekko counter Ryze?

Yes, Ekko has a favorable matchup against Ryze with a 50.0% win rate. Ekko slightly edges out Ryze in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Ekko against Ryze?

When playing Ekko against Ryze, 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.