Ekkovs Xerath
Ekko vs Xerath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Xerath wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Ekko based on 24 games. Xerath 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 Xerath 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.
Who Wins the Ekko vs Xerath Matchup?
Ekko vs Xerath Matchup Summary
The Ekko vs Xerath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Xerath wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ekko's 33.3%, giving Xerath a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Xerath 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 Ekko leads by 728 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xerath 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 Xerath 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 Xerath Laning Phase Breakdown
Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Ekko, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Xerath holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Ekko Build Against Xerath
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Xerath, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Xerath are Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt and Lich Bane. This combination gives Ekko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Xerath. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Xerath matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Ekko20.0%
Xerath80.0%Ekko36.8%Xerath63.2%Xerath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Ekko. This lopsided early game means Xerath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Xerath is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.2% win rate — 26.3 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Xerath, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Xerath 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 Xerath
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Ekko the best tools to compete against Xerath in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.41% | 148 | 4.3 | 856 | 11,745 | 54.8% | 55.8% | |
| 57.14% | 140 | 3.6 | 861 | 11,797 | 62.5% | 52.6% | |
| 44.19% | 129 | 1.1 | 729 | 12,436 | 42.2% | 45.2% | |
| 46.88% | 96 | 6.0 | 831 | 11,142 | 52.3% | 42.3% | |
| 39.13% | 92 | 1.3 | 681 | 12,202 | 35.9% | 41.5% | |
| 46.59% | 88 | 3.0 | 735 | 11,253 | 48.7% | 44.9% | |
| 43.53% | 85 | 5.2 | 799 | 11,966 | 50.0% | 39.2% | |
| 50.00% | 84 | 5.8 | 906 | 11,622 | 48.4% | 50.9% | |
| 41.46% | 82 | 1.0 | 735 | 11,857 | 40.5% | 42.5% | |
| 57.50% | 80 | 4.8 | 806 | 12,080 | 58.6% | 56.9% | |
| 45.57% | 79 | 1.2 | 686 | 12,629 | 41.2% | 48.9% | |
| 50.65% | 77 | 1.6 | 719 | 12,275 | 63.0% | 44.0% | |
| 56.34% | 71 | 6.2 | 831 | 12,456 | 70.0% | 46.3% | |
| 42.86% | 70 | 5.5 | 805 | 11,225 | 36.0% | 46.7% | |
| 51.47% | 68 | 1.2 | 708 | 12,738 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 47.76% | 67 | 6.0 | 774 | 11,430 | 45.2% | 50.0% | |
| 49.25% | 67 | 1.2 | 679 | 12,170 | 63.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.97% | 66 | 3.3 | 801 | 12,104 | 50.0% | 45.0% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 1.1 | 731 | 12,932 | 52.6% | 45.2% | |
| 41.67% | 60 | 5.4 | 811 | 12,362 | 45.8% | 38.9% | |
| 58.18% | 55 | 1.1 | 741 | 12,824 | 64.7% | 55.3% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 5.5 | 883 | 10,769 | 44.4% | 51.9% | |
| 41.67% | 48 | 1.1 | 747 | 13,009 | 50.0% | 36.7% | |
| 43.75% | 48 | 1.4 | 751 | 13,480 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 57.45% | 47 | 1.3 | 687 | 12,440 | 55.0% | 59.3% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 6.3 | 888 | 11,887 | 58.3% | 57.1% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 6.6 | 857 | 12,557 | 50.0% | 45.8% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 5.8 | 717 | 10,995 | 40.0% | 67.9% | |
| 37.21% | 43 | 6.0 | 841 | 11,086 | 36.4% | 38.1% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 1.5 | 795 | 13,257 | 17.6% | 54.2% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 3.6 | 805 | 13,259 | 58.3% | 57.1% | |
| 45.00% | 40 | 1.3 | 686 | 12,025 | 50.0% | 40.9% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 5.5 | 817 | 12,787 | 53.9% | 56.0% | |
| 64.86% | 37 | 1.1 | 714 | 11,214 | 61.9% | 68.8% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 5.8 | 929 | 10,324 | 52.6% | 50.0% | |
| 40.54% | 37 | 1.8 | 824 | 12,641 | 43.8% | 38.1% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 2.5 | 743 | 13,606 | 50.0% | 52.0% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 5.8 | 804 | 12,617 | 63.6% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 1.1 | 743 | 12,295 | 62.5% | 38.9% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 5.7 | 772 | 12,112 | 61.5% | 33.3% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 1.0 | 719 | 13,061 | 50.0% | 61.9% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 1.1 | 717 | 12,302 | 46.1% | 42.1% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.1 | 624 | 11,426 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.1 | 742 | 12,822 | 30.0% | 61.1% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 1.0 | 763 | 12,413 | 36.4% | 47.1% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.4 | 668 | 12,014 | 46.1% | 46.7% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 5.9 | 751 | 10,095 | 53.3% | 33.3% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 6.0 | 973 | 11,457 | 25.0% | 46.7% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 1.1 | 640 | 11,328 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 5.8 | 846 | 13,055 | 20.0% | 36.8% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 6.0 | 784 | 11,707 | 80.0% | 21.4% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.8 | 837 | 13,614 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 2.8 | 733 | 11,963 | 72.7% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.3 | 860 | 12,825 | 42.9% | 53.3% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 5.7 | 938 | 10,570 | 58.3% | 70.0% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.2 | 830 | 13,377 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 2.7 | 700 | 9,932 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 1.2 | 829 | 13,076 | 77.8% | 58.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.6 | 712 | 10,346 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 4.8 | 940 | 11,286 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 6.0 | 808 | 11,946 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.0 | 922 | 12,725 | 28.6% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.5 | 727 | 12,789 | 57.1% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.6 | 746 | 11,642 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 1.9 | 682 | 12,501 | 71.4% | 46.1% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.0 | 817 | 12,534 | 83.3% | 35.7% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 5.6 | 837 | 10,379 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 5.5 | 685 | 11,732 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.3 | 658 | 12,750 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.5 | 770 | 9,641 | 55.6% | 20.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.9 | 911 | 12,820 | 75.0% | 27.3% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 4.1 | 610 | 11,637 | 28.6% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 5.7 | 886 | 10,936 | 55.6% | 44.4% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.9 | 722 | 11,691 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 2.3 | 735 | 13,515 | 25.0% | 38.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 4.0 | 844 | 14,622 | 60.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 3.5 | 819 | 11,945 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 819 | 10,717 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.3 | 732 | 11,642 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.6 | 703 | 11,325 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.7 | 651 | 8,996 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.2 | 804 | 13,332 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 3.8 | 763 | 13,669 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 2.0 | 700 | 12,343 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.2 | 1,015 | 14,128 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 3.4 | 685 | 12,188 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.1 | 649 | 8,869 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.0 | 861 | 14,562 | 0.0% | 85.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 763 | 15,535 | 0.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 553 | 10,722 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.4 | 817 | 13,612 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.6 | 823 | 12,055 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.3 | 901 | 14,212 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.6 | 862 | 12,619 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.1 | 646 | 7,848 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.7 | 945 | 14,833 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 736 | 13,042 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.5 | 845 | 13,945 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 3.6 | 904 | 12,320 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 955 | 13,173 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 786 | 12,162 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.8 | 697 | 11,506 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.4 | 872 | 13,953 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.5 | 730 | 10,996 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.1 | 800 | 11,035 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.1 | 606 | 10,546 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.1 | 672 | 14,247 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 918 | 13,209 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.6 | 638 | 12,600 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 964 | 15,095 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.7 | 897 | 10,002 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 611 | 6,881 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 815 | 12,456 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 804 | 14,334 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 694 | 9,455 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Ekko vs Xerath - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ekko do against Xerath in League of Legends?
Xerath wins the Ekko vs Xerath matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ekko's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Ekko do against Xerath in the early game?
In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Ekko with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Xerath players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Ekko do against Xerath in the late game?
In the late game, Xerath takes over the Ekko vs Xerath matchup with a 63.2% win rate compared to 36.8%. Xerath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Ekko vs Xerath matchup?
Xerath wins the matchup against Ekko with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Xerath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.
What is the best Ekko build against Xerath?
The best Ekko build against Xerath includes Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt, Lich Bane with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Xerath?
The best Ekko runes against Xerath use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Ekko vs Xerath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Ekko counter Xerath?
No, Ekko struggles against Xerath with only a 33.3% win rate. Xerath has the advantage in this matchup. Ekko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xerath's lead.
How do I play Ekko against Xerath?
When playing Ekko against Xerath, play cautiously and avoid Xerath's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Xerath has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.