Ekko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Ekkovs Zed

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Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Ekko wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Zed based on 117 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 Zed 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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Zed - 53.9% win rateZed(53.9%)
Ekko - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
53.9% WR
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Zed vs Ekko matchup - 46.1% win rate
Zed
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Zed Matchup?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Zed matchup
Winner
Ekko
Matches: 117
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
5.5
CS / min
5.7
861
DMG / min
894
13,067
Gold / game
12,851
306
Heal / min
165
810
DMG Mitigated / min
566
0.6
CC / min
0.3
52.2%
Early Game WR
47.8%
54.9%
Late Game WR
45.1%

Ekko vs Zed Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Zed matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 117 recent matches analyzed, Ekko wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Zed's 46.1%, giving Ekko a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Ekko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zed players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. 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. Ekko players can confidently pick into Zed and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zed away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ekko vs Zed Laning Phase Breakdown

Ekko wins the laning phase against Zed in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.5Ekko
5.7Zed
Ekko and Zed 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
861Ekko
894Zed
Zed deals 34 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 Zed's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,067Ekko
12,851Zed
Ekko and Zed generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 217 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
0.3Zed
Ekko provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Zed, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ekko coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,116Ekko
731Zed
Ekko vastly out-sustains Zed, healing and mitigating 385 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zed is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zed, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ekko Build Against Zed

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
52.2%
+4.3% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko52.2%
Zed early game win rateZed47.8%
Late Game
Ekko
54.9%
+9.9% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko54.9%
Zed late game win rateZed45.1%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Ekko has a meaningful 52.2% win rate, outperforming Zed by 4.3 percentage points. Ekko players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Ekko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.9% win rate — 9.9 points above Zed. Extended games heavily favor Ekko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ekko holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Zed players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ekko Runes Against Zed

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs ZedDomination
Electrocute - best Ekko rune vs ZedSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs ZedGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs ZedTreasure Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Zed
Sorcery rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs ZedSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Ekko rune vs ZedGathering Storm - best Ekko rune vs Zed
60.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Ekko to press their advantage against Zed, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Ekko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.68%2381.373313,75054.6%49.2%
44.39%1966.077711,92844.4%44.3%
53.29%1526.378711,69060.3%46.0%
53.57%1403.175812,91049.3%57.8%
44.93%1386.375512,75254.9%39.1%
40.44%1361.171313,27638.3%42.1%
47.33%1311.161112,12249.3%45.2%
54.03%1241.472613,18851.9%55.6%
53.72%1211.473612,90559.7%47.5%
45.83%1201.580113,50542.1%49.2%
53.85%1175.586113,06752.2%54.9%
57.76%1161.269213,70966.0%52.2%
48.65%1115.986912,35355.8%44.1%
50.46%1094.475112,28755.4%45.3%
48.54%1035.876910,90443.3%55.8%
47.52%1011.070112,68851.1%44.6%
48.00%1005.976112,27356.8%41.1%
43.00%1004.488812,13036.4%51.1%
50.51%995.988611,88848.0%53.1%
51.76%856.474112,26452.5%51.1%
47.62%846.172611,74347.6%47.6%
52.38%845.888413,44050.0%54.2%
53.01%831.466813,16861.0%45.2%
53.16%796.376611,87461.1%46.5%
57.69%781.166413,40348.5%64.4%
51.35%741.279912,97148.6%54.0%
53.52%711.280713,38056.3%51.3%
61.43%701.273913,20767.7%56.4%
45.59%681.470113,57958.6%35.9%
53.03%661.576413,13350.0%55.9%
49.23%656.079711,61146.4%51.4%
59.38%641.275814,02661.5%57.9%
54.84%626.292512,89053.9%55.6%
62.71%595.968811,26665.4%60.6%
52.54%591.685813,23752.0%52.9%
66.67%576.286913,26476.5%62.5%
41.07%561.378913,07121.7%54.5%
50.94%536.590512,52245.5%54.8%
45.28%531.269612,42237.5%57.1%
55.77%521.578814,24461.9%51.6%
43.14%511.366212,28243.8%42.1%
48.00%501.274812,93935.0%56.7%
54.00%501.173213,69852.9%54.5%
55.10%492.072812,14057.1%53.6%
55.10%491.175112,33854.8%55.6%
50.00%483.077813,57425.0%62.5%
47.92%486.279713,44250.0%46.4%
39.58%486.585612,96757.9%27.6%
46.81%475.487712,60338.9%51.7%
44.68%471.078713,58052.4%38.5%
53.19%471.482213,34552.4%53.9%
59.57%475.775112,02542.1%71.4%
47.73%445.873912,55258.8%40.7%
51.16%436.191412,06662.5%36.8%
51.16%433.879212,14366.7%40.0%
45.24%421.465312,83256.5%31.6%
57.14%426.182312,44062.5%53.9%
50.00%424.283913,77364.3%42.9%
47.62%421.774113,12250.0%45.8%
26.83%416.088212,16519.1%35.0%
57.50%405.083212,78365.0%50.0%
51.28%396.091512,82368.8%39.1%
46.15%396.179312,16162.5%34.8%
36.84%382.973411,82340.9%31.3%
36.11%361.483113,82133.3%38.9%
47.06%346.293512,14447.1%47.1%
54.55%334.977712,44160.0%46.1%
45.45%335.884912,68153.3%38.9%
54.55%336.388414,03150.0%56.5%
55.17%291.271712,49268.8%38.5%
48.28%293.678113,63740.0%52.6%
37.93%291.373412,92150.0%26.7%
48.15%271.462112,55130.0%58.8%
37.04%271.569612,46345.5%31.3%
48.15%276.485912,72853.3%41.7%
46.15%261.677813,68141.7%50.0%
57.69%261.566113,46750.0%64.3%
53.85%263.773912,64535.7%75.0%
53.85%261.169512,74953.9%53.9%
75.00%246.278012,26475.0%75.0%
50.00%246.775511,27946.1%54.5%
50.00%243.183213,66255.6%46.7%
37.50%246.272212,65342.9%35.3%
58.33%241.377613,49854.5%61.5%
69.57%231.583814,98988.9%57.1%
50.00%223.464212,11644.4%53.9%
40.91%221.35149,51743.8%33.3%
42.86%211.764313,15340.0%43.8%
52.38%212.270811,64446.1%62.5%
35.00%205.378510,35433.3%37.5%
57.89%195.31,10512,54661.5%50.0%
42.11%193.481913,98125.0%46.7%
33.33%186.387111,07450.0%0.0%
37.50%163.772810,98820.0%66.7%
81.25%165.775512,98383.3%80.0%
37.50%166.075011,85625.0%50.0%
25.00%165.580211,80137.5%12.5%
40.00%155.682414,27650.0%36.4%
57.14%140.971812,25537.5%83.3%
35.71%142.979112,09937.5%33.3%
53.85%135.271912,67757.1%50.0%
76.92%132.676014,45175.0%77.8%
33.33%125.26909,11328.6%40.0%
58.33%125.988111,30471.4%40.0%
54.55%111.068011,15366.7%40.0%
54.55%113.681512,86666.7%50.0%
30.00%106.177810,71128.6%33.3%
50.00%106.270312,87050.0%50.0%
60.00%106.284113,28075.0%50.0%
44.44%95.675410,93920.0%75.0%
87.50%81.382114,89666.7%100.0%
62.50%86.179715,291100.0%57.1%
75.00%86.788713,370100.0%50.0%
62.50%85.380011,30375.0%50.0%
42.86%74.05908,81450.0%0.0%
71.43%74.477211,39283.3%0.0%
28.57%76.395513,1280.0%50.0%
33.33%61.858110,51350.0%0.0%
50.00%63.499212,45733.3%66.7%
50.00%63.686113,16766.7%33.3%
33.33%65.769811,07720.0%100.0%
80.00%56.477310,39575.0%100.0%
60.00%55.84817,43850.0%100.0%
60.00%52.675411,41550.0%66.7%
80.00%56.770613,495100.0%50.0%
80.00%56.097113,19066.7%100.0%
40.00%52.675613,309100.0%0.0%
40.00%55.21,01513,23850.0%33.3%
20.00%53.41,33615,7130.0%33.3%
80.00%55.379014,168100.0%75.0%
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Ekko vs Zed - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Zed in League of Legends?

Ekko wins the Ekko vs Zed matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Zed's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 117 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Ekko do against Zed in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Zed with a 52.2% win rate versus 47.8%. 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 Zed in the late game?

In the late game, Ekko takes over the Ekko vs Zed matchup with a 54.9% win rate compared to 45.1%. Ekko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Zed matchup?

Ekko wins the matchup against Zed with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Ekko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 117 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Zed?

The best Ekko build against Zed includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, 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 Zed?

The best Ekko runes against Zed use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Ekko vs Zed matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ekko counter Zed?

Yes, Ekko has a favorable matchup against Zed with a 53.9% win rate. Ekko strongly counters Zed in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Ekko against Zed?

When playing Ekko against Zed, 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.