Ekko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
3.2%

Ekkovs Vayne

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Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Vayne wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Ekko based on 9 games. Ekko wins the early laning phase while Vayne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ekko vs Vayne 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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Vayne - 44.4% win rateVayne(44.4%)
Ekko - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
44.4% WR
VS
Vayne vs Ekko matchup - 55.6% win rate
Vayne
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Vayne Matchup?

Vayne wins the Ekko vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
4.0
CS / min
4.9
895
DMG / min
1,049
12,877
Gold / game
14,742
328
Heal / min
279
916
DMG Mitigated / min
526
0.8
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Ekko vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Ekko's 44.4%, giving Vayne a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Vayne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko needs to press advantages before Vayne reaches their power spikes, while Vayne should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ekko leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vayne 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 Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Vayne wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.0Ekko
4.9Vayne
Vayne significantly out-farms Ekko by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vayne 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
895Ekko
1,049Vayne
Vayne heavily out-damages Ekko by 154 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ekko should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Vayne's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,877Ekko
14,742Vayne
Vayne generates a commanding 1,865 more gold per game than Ekko. This substantial economic advantage means Vayne consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ekko should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Ekko
0.5Vayne
Both Ekko and Vayne provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,244Ekko
805Vayne
Ekko vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 439 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ekko Build Against Vayne

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vayne, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Vayne are Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Ekko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Vayne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko50.0%
Vayne early game win rateVayne50.0%
Late Game
Vayne
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko42.9%
Vayne late game win rateVayne57.1%

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

Vayne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, 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 Vayne 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 Vayne

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs VayneDomination
Hail of Blades - best Ekko rune vs VayneSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs VayneGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs VayneRelentless Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Vayne
Sorcery rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs VayneSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Ekko rune vs VayneScorch - best Ekko rune vs Vayne
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Ekko the best tools to compete against Vayne in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ekko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.17%1386.389212,20153.5%51.3%
49.59%1236.087612,86954.4%46.8%
51.85%1081.468712,31664.2%40.0%
57.94%1076.575511,88165.9%52.4%
54.29%1055.582512,02248.9%58.6%
42.16%1026.575312,22842.5%41.9%
44.00%1001.475712,67236.2%50.9%
48.98%986.090411,40750.0%48.0%
54.74%954.379912,86946.3%61.1%
51.61%935.590213,50959.4%47.5%
62.07%876.189612,26455.9%66.0%
49.41%854.385312,04137.1%58.0%
54.12%854.286613,31959.4%50.9%
54.88%823.192313,62060.7%51.9%
45.68%811.367113,03447.4%44.2%
48.15%811.369112,72555.0%41.5%
48.72%781.270512,40551.4%46.5%
54.05%741.377912,86246.7%59.1%
46.58%731.264712,11440.0%52.6%
38.36%731.274513,17630.0%44.2%
50.00%725.891011,71547.1%52.6%
53.73%676.387411,90153.1%54.3%
47.62%635.976111,82653.9%43.2%
46.03%636.381612,65941.7%48.7%
39.68%631.782813,11734.6%43.2%
49.18%613.671412,09669.0%31.3%
45.76%596.282612,33337.0%53.1%
51.85%541.172412,45552.0%51.7%
58.49%531.567812,95660.0%57.1%
56.86%515.975111,53460.0%54.8%
56.86%516.378610,73157.7%56.0%
38.00%506.077511,09144.4%30.4%
52.00%501.372813,33350.0%53.3%
51.06%476.287011,17064.3%31.6%
51.06%475.987712,40773.7%35.7%
54.35%466.372011,72647.4%59.3%
60.00%456.685711,58764.0%55.0%
46.51%431.571312,19242.9%50.0%
37.21%431.263212,72850.0%28.0%
55.81%436.181912,44261.5%53.3%
53.66%416.284112,55455.6%52.2%
51.28%391.464912,37761.1%42.9%
63.16%384.999213,93175.0%57.7%
45.95%371.773612,67843.8%47.6%
45.95%376.385611,87338.5%50.0%
50.00%366.375411,05650.0%50.0%
54.29%351.676112,73761.5%50.0%
44.12%345.874410,64743.8%44.4%
60.61%336.185311,22561.1%60.0%
66.67%301.176412,67368.8%64.3%
58.62%291.468612,38854.5%61.1%
51.72%295.881812,23850.0%53.3%
57.14%282.775913,060100.0%33.3%
50.00%285.581412,05954.5%47.1%
48.15%275.375511,72453.9%42.9%
33.33%271.267811,81625.0%40.0%
51.85%271.777214,73250.0%52.4%
51.85%276.886813,60650.0%52.9%
51.85%272.966011,98333.3%61.1%
62.96%276.875612,21354.5%68.8%
44.00%251.272213,80061.5%25.0%
58.33%241.383914,42957.1%58.8%
50.00%243.688014,446100.0%36.8%
62.50%244.388312,46277.8%53.3%
30.43%232.078811,56530.0%30.8%
36.36%226.185911,01550.0%20.0%
33.33%214.279212,83544.4%25.0%
57.14%211.468813,49058.3%55.6%
14.29%214.66299,84014.3%14.3%
55.00%202.082913,65950.0%60.0%
42.11%191.278515,04840.0%42.9%
63.16%191.275910,62463.6%62.5%
47.37%191.869913,68528.6%58.3%
61.11%184.281913,24737.5%80.0%
55.56%182.275413,51166.7%50.0%
55.56%181.687114,36771.4%45.5%
43.75%162.064311,53760.0%36.4%
50.00%161.375912,20771.4%33.3%
68.75%166.41,01613,29971.4%66.7%
66.67%155.592413,17950.0%77.8%
35.71%142.066810,81544.4%20.0%
35.71%143.763711,30244.4%20.0%
35.71%141.059511,60225.0%50.0%
71.43%146.593413,473100.0%50.0%
53.85%134.382613,81250.0%55.6%
53.85%134.971113,40966.7%50.0%
83.33%125.381512,678100.0%77.8%
50.00%125.999313,61775.0%37.5%
58.33%127.576113,52933.3%83.3%
50.00%123.899212,86160.0%42.9%
58.33%125.21,05312,43125.0%75.0%
72.73%116.095313,637100.0%57.1%
54.55%112.771212,35140.0%66.7%
72.73%111.283314,294100.0%66.7%
54.55%111.072212,75850.0%57.1%
63.64%115.368910,87866.7%60.0%
36.36%112.276212,82050.0%28.6%
36.36%115.290714,66250.0%33.3%
50.00%105.11,02113,40333.3%57.1%
30.00%102.384311,54540.0%20.0%
60.00%105.282012,61966.7%57.1%
60.00%104.982912,00360.0%60.0%
60.00%102.571012,92580.0%40.0%
50.00%101.677615,26366.7%42.9%
44.44%94.089512,87750.0%42.9%
33.33%95.66569,85216.7%66.7%
33.33%91.76379,57025.0%40.0%
22.22%92.286412,33433.3%16.7%
42.86%74.070510,44050.0%33.3%
0.00%73.679213,2530.0%0.0%
57.14%77.089012,98875.0%33.3%
42.86%72.065712,49866.7%25.0%
66.67%66.594115,72166.7%66.7%
16.67%66.282612,6530.0%20.0%
83.33%64.384113,707100.0%66.7%
33.33%62.76869,56366.7%0.0%
50.00%66.782314,7430.0%50.0%
40.00%51.964214,015100.0%25.0%
60.00%51.358112,27575.0%0.0%
80.00%57.01,11112,52066.7%100.0%
20.00%55.457211,0910.0%33.3%
60.00%56.688612,940100.0%33.3%
60.00%53.871914,8690.0%75.0%
20.00%55.073910,49050.0%0.0%

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Ekko vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Vayne wins the Ekko vs Vayne matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Ekko's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Ekko do against Vayne in the early game?

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

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Ekko vs Vayne matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Vayne matchup?

Vayne wins the matchup against Ekko with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Vayne?

The best Ekko build against Vayne includes Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ekko runes against Vayne?

The best Ekko runes against Vayne use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ekko vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ekko counter Vayne?

No, Ekko struggles against Vayne with only a 44.4% win rate. Vayne has the advantage in this matchup. Ekko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vayne's lead.

How do I play Ekko against Vayne?

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