Ekko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Ekkovs Viego

DAssassinMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Viego is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Viego wins with a 51.3% win rate (+2.5%) over Ekko based on 160 games. Ekko wins the early laning phase while Viego scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ekko vs Viego 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 - 48.8% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
48.8% WR
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Viego vs Ekko matchup - 51.3% win rate
Viego
51.3% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Viego Matchup?

Viego wins the Ekko vs Viego matchup
Winner
Viego
Matches: 160
48.8%
Win Rate
51.3%
1.3
CS / min
1.1
717
DMG / min
736
13,317
Gold / game
13,481
490
Heal / min
473
857
DMG Mitigated / min
790
0.7
CC / min
0.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
48.0%
Late Game WR
52.0%

Ekko vs Viego Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Viego matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 160 recent matches analyzed, Viego wins with a 51.3% win rate compared to Ekko's 48.8%, giving Viego a 2.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Viego outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko needs to press advantages before Viego reaches their power spikes, while Viego should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Ekko leads by 0.3 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Viego is slightly favored, Ekko can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Viego's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ekko vs Viego Laning Phase Breakdown

Ekko wins the laning phase against Viego in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Ekko
1.1Viego
Ekko and Viego farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
717Ekko
736Viego
Damage output is virtually even between Ekko and Viego, with only 19 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
13,317Ekko
13,481Viego
Ekko and Viego generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 164 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Ekko
0.6Viego
Both Ekko and Viego 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
1,347Ekko
1,263Viego
Ekko heals and mitigates 85 more damage per minute than Viego, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ekko to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Viego.

Best Ekko Build Against Viego

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Viego, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Viego are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth 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 Viego. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Viego matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko50.0%
Viego early game win rateViego50.0%
Late Game
Viego
52.0%
+4.1% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko48.0%
Viego late game win rateViego52.0%

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

In the late game (25+ minutes), Viego takes over with a 52.0% win rate, leading Ekko by 4.1 percentage points. Viego scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ekko has the edge early, but Viego 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 Viego

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs ViegoDomination
Dark Harvest - best Ekko rune vs ViegoSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs ViegoGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs ViegoTreasure Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Viego
Inspiration rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs ViegoInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Ekko rune vs ViegoMagical Footwear - best Ekko rune vs Viego
44.2% WR

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


Ekko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%2003.074312,42847.4%52.4%
46.75%1691.270512,67153.2%41.1%
48.75%1601.371713,31750.0%48.0%
45.75%1534.284012,04242.0%48.8%
52.03%1485.885212,26346.3%56.8%
54.23%1421.374712,79056.8%51.5%
45.32%1396.380712,73756.3%39.6%
48.92%1396.379811,31552.2%45.8%
46.97%1321.378213,58540.4%52.0%
43.75%1281.277613,13742.4%44.9%
48.80%1253.876312,09954.5%44.3%
55.20%1255.989712,12665.3%48.7%
55.83%1205.079512,77066.7%48.6%
51.67%1201.473612,77355.6%48.5%
52.54%1186.285512,14846.5%58.3%
43.86%1142.987812,90544.9%43.1%
47.32%1126.094412,55350.9%43.4%
50.91%1106.389912,51450.0%51.8%
47.22%1081.472912,91454.0%41.4%
52.94%1021.272712,52850.0%55.4%
47.00%1006.280412,41250.0%44.6%
43.16%955.978212,41039.4%45.2%
34.74%951.169511,81938.6%31.4%
55.17%875.780910,99952.4%57.8%
52.50%801.374614,53656.5%50.9%
53.33%755.882512,17940.7%60.4%
46.48%713.481813,35845.8%46.8%
57.35%686.082711,99764.7%50.0%
56.06%665.677911,30358.1%54.3%
49.23%651.172512,59841.0%61.5%
53.97%636.388411,10254.5%53.3%
46.03%631.269512,85041.7%48.7%
37.70%615.976511,72733.3%40.5%
43.33%601.170213,03448.0%40.0%
30.00%601.169513,89736.8%26.8%
49.15%596.376511,62553.3%44.8%
43.10%585.878212,23652.6%38.5%
54.39%576.475612,48154.5%54.3%
52.63%571.771913,10642.9%58.3%
51.79%561.174213,82836.4%61.8%
56.60%536.184012,77761.9%53.1%
50.00%526.085011,08650.0%50.0%
50.00%526.190613,02750.0%50.0%
56.00%501.584613,22956.5%55.6%
50.00%501.177613,62042.9%55.2%
56.00%506.487912,27856.0%56.0%
52.00%501.971813,30050.0%53.3%
59.18%491.368613,04951.9%68.2%
46.94%493.472811,12956.5%38.5%
55.10%494.381810,56363.0%45.5%
47.92%486.490212,67331.8%61.5%
60.00%456.584712,43561.9%58.3%
47.50%406.591013,15041.2%52.2%
56.41%396.375610,92247.1%63.6%
35.90%391.271213,15143.8%30.4%
56.41%391.275912,60050.0%63.2%
56.41%391.578013,18564.7%50.0%
46.15%391.377412,81138.9%52.4%
47.37%381.163912,08663.2%31.6%
56.76%370.970912,66270.6%45.0%
69.44%366.081511,10970.0%68.8%
52.78%366.074612,18481.8%40.0%
54.29%356.41,00612,08855.6%52.9%
50.00%341.273112,85253.3%47.4%
58.82%345.389013,21757.1%60.0%
47.06%345.883411,03642.1%53.3%
51.52%331.083913,68428.6%68.4%
36.36%332.080213,42850.0%28.6%
45.45%331.168011,29950.0%36.4%
37.50%323.974312,51638.5%36.8%
70.97%315.977812,62160.0%76.2%
40.00%304.367512,14636.4%42.1%
42.86%281.183312,89553.9%33.3%
42.86%285.777612,12044.4%42.1%
62.96%271.874912,82081.8%50.0%
46.15%264.077510,90646.7%45.5%
30.77%263.570711,50430.8%30.8%
44.00%253.074213,06920.0%60.0%
43.48%235.286710,67142.9%44.4%
39.13%234.494512,41522.2%50.0%
47.62%213.174313,85440.0%50.0%
47.62%212.785512,23133.3%58.3%
45.00%201.468811,91954.5%33.3%
60.00%206.482411,24875.0%37.5%
21.05%196.489012,0400.0%36.4%
42.11%194.190711,80536.4%50.0%
68.42%194.993511,51177.8%60.0%
55.56%186.072612,04775.0%40.0%
44.44%182.981811,67850.0%40.0%
52.94%174.676312,52466.7%45.5%
35.29%172.784014,1330.0%46.1%
47.06%175.983411,99562.5%33.3%
50.00%164.965912,07955.6%42.9%
50.00%164.887913,39533.3%71.4%
60.00%155.579612,76966.7%55.6%
40.00%156.01,03011,97975.0%0.0%
64.29%144.664710,88733.3%87.5%
57.14%141.978014,78960.0%55.6%
35.71%141.477310,29433.3%50.0%
61.54%135.087112,04150.0%71.4%
53.85%133.085813,75960.0%50.0%
41.67%121.173313,66660.0%28.6%
50.00%121.593114,22940.0%57.1%
66.67%121.673814,13150.0%70.0%
58.33%123.290814,0940.0%70.0%
63.64%113.184514,30975.0%57.1%
60.00%104.170010,94780.0%40.0%
40.00%105.783813,88266.7%28.6%
40.00%105.994113,815100.0%25.0%
44.44%91.975411,37450.0%33.3%
55.56%95.970510,58780.0%25.0%
66.67%95.91,00512,43480.0%50.0%
44.44%94.087313,53066.7%33.3%
44.44%92.14999,35250.0%0.0%
50.00%86.71,00710,94740.0%66.7%
62.50%86.379411,36066.7%60.0%
50.00%86.476011,19733.3%100.0%
25.00%82.165212,1980.0%40.0%
28.57%72.765812,7530.0%40.0%
50.00%65.11,18616,600100.0%40.0%
83.33%62.378412,14566.7%100.0%
66.67%63.492117,4090.0%66.7%
66.67%64.568411,14866.7%66.7%
33.33%65.274613,20650.0%25.0%
66.67%65.890113,32950.0%75.0%
60.00%52.46288,06550.0%100.0%
80.00%54.660810,31975.0%100.0%
20.00%56.669312,05050.0%0.0%
20.00%54.61,11412,3690.0%25.0%
60.00%55.073511,28050.0%66.7%
60.00%53.472311,42966.7%50.0%
60.00%56.664811,56933.3%100.0%
40.00%54.885415,5320.0%40.0%

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Ekko vs Viego - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Viego in League of Legends?

Viego wins the Ekko vs Viego matchup with a 51.3% win rate compared to Ekko's 48.8%, a 2.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 160 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ekko do against Viego in the early game?

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

In the late game, Viego takes over the Ekko vs Viego matchup with a 52.0% win rate compared to 48.0%. Viego scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Viego matchup?

Viego wins the matchup against Ekko with a 51.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 2.5 percentage point advantage means Viego is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 160 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Viego?

The best Ekko build against Viego includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer'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 Viego?

The best Ekko runes against Viego use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 44.2% win rate in the Ekko vs Viego matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ekko counter Viego?

No, Ekko struggles against Viego with only a 48.8% win rate. Viego has the advantage in this matchup. Ekko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Viego's lead.

How do I play Ekko against Viego?

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