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

Ekkovs Sylas

AAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Sylas wins with a 54.4% win rate (+8.9%) over Ekko based on 79 games. Sylas 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 Sylas 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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Sylas - 45.6% win rateSylas(45.6%)
Ekko - 45.6% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
45.6% WR
VS
Sylas vs Ekko matchup - 54.4% win rate
Sylas
54.4% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Sylas Matchup?

Sylas wins the Ekko vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Sylas
Matches: 79
45.6%
Win Rate
54.4%
3.7
CS / min
3.5
863
DMG / min
924
12,637
Gold / game
12,332
355
Heal / min
489
749
DMG Mitigated / min
894
0.7
CC / min
0.8
46.0%
Early Game WR
54.0%
45.2%
Late Game WR
54.8%

Ekko vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 79 recent matches analyzed, Sylas wins with a 54.4% win rate compared to Ekko's 45.6%, giving Sylas a 8.9 percentage point advantage. Sylas 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 sustain, where Sylas leads by 279 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sylas 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 Sylas 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 Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Sylas wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.7Ekko
3.5Sylas
Ekko and Sylas farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
863Ekko
924Sylas
Sylas deals 60 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 Sylas's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,637Ekko
12,332Sylas
Ekko earns 305 more gold per game than Sylas, 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
0.8Sylas
Both Ekko and Sylas provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,104Ekko
1,383Sylas
Sylas vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 279 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sylas 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 Sylas

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Sylas are Shadowflame, Void Staff 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sylas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Sylas
54.0%
+8.1% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko46.0%
Sylas early game win rateSylas54.0%
Late Game
Sylas
54.8%
+9.5% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko45.2%
Sylas late game win rateSylas54.8%

Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.0% win rate — a 8.1 percentage point lead over Ekko. This lopsided early game means Sylas can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Sylas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.8% win rate — 9.5 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Sylas, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Sylas 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 Sylas

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs SylasDomination
Electrocute - best Ekko rune vs SylasSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs SylasGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs SylasTreasure Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Sylas
Sorcery rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs SylasSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Ekko rune vs SylasGathering Storm - best Ekko rune vs Sylas
70.0% WR

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

How does Ekko do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Sylas wins the Ekko vs Sylas matchup with a 54.4% win rate compared to Ekko's 45.6%, a 8.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 79 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ekko do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Ekko with a 54.0% win rate versus 46.0%. Sylas players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ekko do against Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Sylas takes over the Ekko vs Sylas matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to 45.2%. Sylas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Sylas matchup?

Sylas wins the matchup against Ekko with a 54.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 8.9 percentage point advantage means Sylas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 79 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Sylas?

The best Ekko build against Sylas includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap 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 Sylas?

The best Ekko runes against Sylas use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 70.0% win rate in the Ekko vs Sylas matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ekko counter Sylas?

No, Ekko struggles against Sylas with only a 45.6% win rate. Sylas has the advantage in this matchup. Ekko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sylas's lead.

How do I play Ekko against Sylas?

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