Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Hecarimvs Ekko

FFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 59.3% win rate (+18.5%) over Ekko based on 27 games. Hecarim holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Ekko matchup.

Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim 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 - 59.3% win rateEkko(59.3%)
Hecarim - 59.3% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
59.3% WR
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Ekko vs Hecarim matchup - 40.7% win rate
Ekko
40.7% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Ekko Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 27
59.3%
Win Rate
40.7%
1.3
CS / min
1.2
850
DMG / min
741
14,198
Gold / game
12,961
693
Heal / min
457
1,200
DMG Mitigated / min
770
0.8
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
69.2%
Late Game WR
30.8%

Hecarim vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 59.3% win rate compared to Ekko's 40.7%, giving Hecarim a 18.5 percentage point advantage. Hecarim 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 Hecarim leads by 667 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim players can confidently pick into Ekko and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ekko away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hecarim vs Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Hecarim
1.2Ekko
Hecarim and Ekko farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
850Hecarim
741Ekko
Hecarim heavily out-damages Ekko by 109 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 Hecarim's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,198Hecarim
12,961Ekko
Hecarim generates a commanding 1,236 more gold per game than Ekko. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim 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
0.8Hecarim
0.8Ekko
Both Hecarim and Ekko provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,893Hecarim
1,226Ekko
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 667 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ekko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ekko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hecarim Build Against Ekko

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Ekko are Hubris, Serpent's Fang and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ekko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim50.0%
Ekko early game win rateEkko50.0%
Late Game
Hecarim
69.2%
+38.5% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim69.2%
Ekko late game win rateEkko30.8%

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

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 69.2% win rate — 38.5 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Hecarim 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 Hecarim Runes Against Ekko

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs EkkoSorcery
Phase Rush - best Hecarim rune vs EkkoNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs EkkoCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs EkkoWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Ekko
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs EkkoPrecision
Triumph - best Hecarim rune vs EkkoLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs Ekko
75.0% WR

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


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Hecarim'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 Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hecarim matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.07%891.065412,65843.2%48.9%
52.63%761.168512,70658.1%45.5%
46.77%621.066012,98451.6%41.9%
44.07%591.174812,52144.4%43.5%
48.28%581.270713,54842.9%53.3%
47.37%571.172913,81755.6%43.6%
35.71%561.167911,75130.6%45.0%
52.73%551.173112,78551.6%54.2%
52.50%401.362212,55262.5%45.8%
57.14%351.066412,05573.3%45.0%
52.94%341.275713,82050.0%56.3%
45.45%331.178112,85138.9%53.3%
31.25%321.072913,20838.5%26.3%
45.16%311.280413,46753.3%37.5%
54.84%311.178712,85852.9%57.1%
46.67%301.074412,63860.0%33.3%
50.00%301.063913,03454.5%47.4%
34.48%291.277612,39536.8%30.0%
34.48%291.278014,33427.3%38.9%
62.07%291.263213,01969.2%56.3%
57.14%281.289413,45358.8%54.5%
51.85%271.374612,89941.7%60.0%
59.26%271.385014,19850.0%69.2%
32.00%251.168011,55637.5%22.2%
54.17%241.184413,74166.7%41.7%
52.17%231.160611,51253.9%50.0%
43.48%231.262912,05437.5%57.1%
72.73%221.182711,82578.6%62.5%
33.33%211.256711,91230.8%37.5%
35.00%201.274813,34655.6%18.2%
50.00%201.263512,04127.3%77.8%
52.63%191.481214,79642.9%58.3%
35.29%171.263012,01127.3%50.0%
43.75%161.173012,98471.4%22.2%
37.50%161.370913,46640.0%36.4%
50.00%161.381813,16462.5%37.5%
64.29%141.381314,81950.0%70.0%
53.85%131.589014,87833.3%71.4%
15.38%131.579914,48716.7%14.3%
46.15%131.072412,98733.3%75.0%
50.00%121.375311,81850.0%50.0%
50.00%121.377214,9830.0%60.0%
66.67%121.272312,98366.7%66.7%
27.27%111.171213,58866.7%12.5%
45.45%110.955810,17950.0%40.0%
54.55%111.069613,09075.0%42.9%
60.00%101.062512,87580.0%40.0%
55.56%91.060213,24880.0%25.0%
22.22%91.574814,2350.0%33.3%
50.00%81.263813,94866.7%40.0%
87.50%81.280614,213100.0%85.7%
42.86%71.162414,39950.0%40.0%
42.86%71.579211,9660.0%75.0%
42.86%71.146110,83325.0%66.7%
60.00%51.486616,594100.0%33.3%
100.00%51.075113,701100.0%100.0%
80.00%51.583811,586100.0%0.0%

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Hecarim vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Ekko matchup with a 59.3% win rate compared to Ekko's 40.7%, a 18.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hecarim do against Ekko in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Ekko with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hecarim do against Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Ekko matchup with a 69.2% win rate compared to 30.8%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Ekko matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Ekko with a 59.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 18.5 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Ekko?

The best Hecarim build against Ekko includes Hubris, Serpent's Fang, Spear of Shojin with Mercury's Treads. 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 Hecarim runes against Ekko?

The best Hecarim runes against Ekko use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Ekko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Ekko?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Ekko with a 59.3% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Ekko in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Ekko?

When playing Hecarim against Ekko, 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.