How to Play Ekko ADC: Tips & Power Spikes (26.20)

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Ekko Power Spikes (Patch 26.20)

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When Ekko Bot gets stronger, in the order it happens in a typical ranked game: ability unlocks from the most common skill order, item spikes at the median minute players finish them, and the game length Ekko wins most.

Lv 3
All three basic abilities at level 3
Ekko's full combo is online — the first point where trading all-in is realistic.
Lv 6
Ultimate rank 1 at level 6
The biggest early spike: look for a kill or a roam as soon as Ekko hits it.
Lv 11
Ultimate rank 2 at level 11
Lower ultimate cooldown means more fights Ekko can start or win.
Lv 16
Ultimate rank 3 at level 16
Lower ultimate cooldown means more fights Ekko can start or win.

Item timings are medians: half of players finish later. Fall behind in farm and every item spike moves back with it.

Ekko Bot Laning Plan

Ekko plays an even lane: no extreme in gold, leads or scaling, so the matchup decides how hard to push. On average Ekko Bot is 81 gold ahead of the lane opponent at 15 minutes and ahead in 59% of games. Ekko averages 0.25 solo kills by 15 minutes.

Ekko Mid and Late Game

What Ekko does better or worse than other champions after laning, from this patch's ranked games — percentiles where 100 is the highest of every champion.

Play to these strengths

Play around dragons, Grubs and Baron — Ekko rates 70/100 for objective control.
Ekko wins 23.2 points more in long games than short ones: avoid coin-flip fights early and let the game go long.

Playing Ekko

Chronobreak is a potent escape tool, but it can also be quite powerful when used offensively. Don't underestimate its damage potential.
If you can proc Z-Drive Resonance on an enemy champion, it's worth taking risks to do so. The bonus Move Speed makes it easy to escape.
Phase Dive's dash is a great tool for setting up Ekko's other abilities. Use it to get double hits with Timewinder or get into position to detonate Parallel Convergence.

Playing Against Ekko

Ekko is significantly weaker when his ultimate is down. Watch for the trail he leaves behind to determine if Chronobreak is available.
Ekko's stun zone takes 3 seconds to arm. Watch for the image he creates on cast and try to guess where the zone was placed.
The second hit of Timewinder does more damage than the first; try to avoid it.

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How to Play Ekko FAQ - Patch 26.20

When does Ekko power spike?

Ekko's spikes in a typical ranked game: All three basic abilities at level 3; Ultimate rank 1 at level 6; Ultimate rank 2 at level 11; Ultimate rank 3 at level 16.

How do you play Ekko Bot?

From this patch's ranked data, Ekko wins by playing to these strengths: fight around objectives; play for the late game.

Ekko How to Play: Tips & Power Spikes