Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Hecarimvs Ekko

FFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Ekko is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Hecarim wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Ekko based on 50 games. Hecarim wins the early laning phase while Ekko scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Ekko matchup.

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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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Hecarim - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
50.0% WR
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Ekko vs Hecarim matchup - 50.0% win rate
Ekko
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Ekko Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 50
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.2
CS / min
1.1
740
DMG / min
776
13,805
Gold / game
13,620
674
Heal / min
515
1,216
DMG Mitigated / min
837
0.8
CC / min
0.8
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
44.8%
Late Game WR
55.2%

Hecarim vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Ekko matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 50 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Ekko's 50.0%, giving Hecarim a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hecarim controls the early laning stage, but Ekko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hecarim needs to press advantages before Ekko reaches their power spikes, while Ekko should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Hecarim leads by 538 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Ekko's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Hecarim holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.2Hecarim
1.1Ekko
Hecarim and Ekko farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
740Hecarim
776Ekko
Ekko deals 36 more champion damage per minute than Hecarim. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Hecarim choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ekko's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,805Hecarim
13,620Ekko
Hecarim and Ekko generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 184 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Hecarim
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
1,890Hecarim
1,352Ekko
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 538 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

Ionian Boots of Lucidity 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 Voltaic Cyclosword, Death's Dance 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 83.3% win rate across 6 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
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim57.1%
Ekko early game win rateEkko42.9%
Late Game
Ekko
55.2%
+10.3% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim44.8%
Ekko late game win rateEkko55.2%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Ekko. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ekko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.2% win rate — 10.3 points above Hecarim. Extended games heavily favor Ekko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Hecarim must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Ekko reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ekko survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Hecarim Runes Against Ekko

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs EkkoSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - 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
66.7% WR

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


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.25%1431.169112,73955.7%42.7%
51.16%1291.165812,18059.7%43.3%
37.80%1271.163412,06939.0%36.8%
45.24%1261.065212,15540.0%50.0%
51.67%1201.268213,32550.0%52.9%
50.00%1081.066012,67754.0%46.5%
43.00%1001.166912,21049.1%36.2%
51.65%911.267212,06658.3%44.2%
40.00%901.261412,71946.1%35.3%
48.28%871.166412,79059.5%37.8%
46.43%841.272213,81342.9%49.0%
40.91%661.172412,82536.0%43.9%
38.10%631.172213,34339.1%37.5%
44.83%581.268812,76345.8%44.1%
69.81%531.179813,53069.2%70.4%
67.92%531.069412,13572.4%62.5%
57.69%521.172313,57270.8%46.4%
58.00%501.065512,96873.9%44.4%
50.00%501.274013,80557.1%44.8%
41.67%481.271312,73540.9%42.3%
53.19%471.176813,34850.0%56.0%
52.27%441.164712,64627.8%69.2%
37.21%431.160611,42838.1%36.4%
60.47%431.273512,62152.2%70.0%
51.22%411.175214,18566.7%44.8%
41.46%411.165612,39657.9%27.3%
43.59%391.367512,21541.2%45.5%
43.59%391.166712,63529.4%54.5%
64.86%371.166913,08172.2%57.9%
51.43%351.272011,41545.5%61.5%
40.63%321.161912,19435.3%46.7%
54.84%311.063611,93352.9%57.1%
50.00%301.157012,23464.3%37.5%
42.86%281.372412,57160.0%33.3%
50.00%261.178912,88653.3%45.5%
52.00%251.173013,39046.1%58.3%
58.33%241.267413,13770.0%50.0%
70.00%201.273513,06581.8%55.6%
45.00%201.287014,25550.0%41.7%
57.89%191.264012,20670.0%44.4%
36.84%191.065513,48137.5%36.4%
57.89%191.175314,489100.0%33.3%
38.89%181.373612,98844.4%33.3%
50.00%181.479214,32071.4%36.4%
40.00%151.064011,96933.3%50.0%
86.67%151.381514,15383.3%88.9%
46.15%131.775011,03662.5%20.0%
7.69%130.84779,29710.0%0.0%
50.00%121.165812,39042.9%60.0%
75.00%121.174510,45085.7%60.0%
58.33%121.482112,32175.0%50.0%
41.67%121.249910,67242.9%40.0%
70.00%101.064013,680100.0%50.0%
33.33%90.957511,91750.0%0.0%
88.89%91.272215,018100.0%83.3%
37.50%81.055912,59325.0%50.0%
28.57%70.861411,79033.3%25.0%
42.86%71.362810,99025.0%66.7%
50.00%61.060811,88066.7%33.3%
33.33%61.777014,88250.0%25.0%
66.67%61.494614,090100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.580415,6970.0%60.0%
80.00%51.381916,065100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.241210,76950.0%100.0%
60.00%50.47148,42133.3%100.0%

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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 50.0% win rate compared to Ekko's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 50 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Hecarim do against Ekko in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Ekko with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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, Ekko takes over the Hecarim vs Ekko matchup with a 55.2% win rate compared to 44.8%. Ekko 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 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 50 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Ekko?

The best Hecarim build against Ekko includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 83.3% 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 66.7% 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 50.0% win rate. Hecarim slightly edges out Ekko in lane based on current patch 26.11 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.