Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.8%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Ryzevs Ekko

FMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ekko wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ryze based on 15 games. Ekko holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Ekko matchup.

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Ryze Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ryze 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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Ryze - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
40.0% WR
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Ekko vs Ryze matchup - 60.0% win rate
Ekko
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Ekko Matchup?

Ekko wins the Ryze vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Ekko
Matches: 15
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
7.3
CS / min
6.5
784
DMG / min
819
10,201
Gold / game
10,717
150
Heal / min
290
612
DMG Mitigated / min
701
0.9
CC / min
0.7
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Ryze vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Ekko wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ryze's 40.0%, giving Ekko a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Ekko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ryze 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 229 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ekko has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ryze players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ekko 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.

Ryze vs Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Ekko wins the laning phase against Ryze in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Ryze
6.5Ekko
Ryze edges out Ekko by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ryze.
Damage
784Ryze
819Ekko
Ekko deals 35 more champion damage per minute than Ryze. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ryze choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ekko's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,201Ryze
10,717Ekko
Ekko earns 516 more gold per game than Ryze, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ekko slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Ryze
0.7Ekko
Both Ryze and Ekko provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
762Ryze
991Ekko
Ekko vastly out-sustains Ryze, healing and mitigating 229 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ryze is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ryze, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ryze Build Against Ekko

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Ekko are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace and Actualizer. This combination gives Ryze an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 60.0% win rate across 5 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 Ryze vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze44.4%
Ekko early game win rateEkko55.6%
Late Game
Ekko
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze33.3%
Ekko late game win rateEkko66.7%

Ekko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Ryze. This lopsided early game means Ekko 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ryze. 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. Ryze players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ryze Runes Against Ekko

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs EkkoSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Ryze rune vs EkkoManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs EkkoTranscendence - best Ryze rune vs EkkoGathering Storm - best Ryze rune vs Ekko
Resolve rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs EkkoResolve
Bone Plating - best Ryze rune vs EkkoOvergrowth - best Ryze rune vs Ekko
40.0% WR

The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Ryze the best tools to compete against Ekko in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Ryze'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 Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ryze matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.10%586.690211,54645.5%41.7%
44.00%507.383912,58031.8%53.6%
38.78%496.690012,85327.3%42.1%
36.96%467.383810,69952.4%24.0%
39.13%466.783510,34036.4%41.7%
47.62%426.699912,42857.1%42.9%
63.41%416.581011,48282.3%50.0%
45.71%357.281312,67025.0%56.5%
54.29%357.198812,61233.3%65.2%
51.52%337.082711,28657.1%47.4%
54.55%337.080912,59554.5%54.5%
56.25%327.481912,78362.5%54.2%
40.74%277.197212,12230.0%47.1%
57.69%267.392811,40053.9%61.5%
44.00%257.51,15013,48766.7%36.8%
44.00%256.786911,17050.0%40.0%
45.45%227.21,04810,36746.1%44.4%
42.86%217.180913,71650.0%41.2%
35.00%206.681911,37957.1%23.1%
31.58%196.575411,0950.0%50.0%
68.42%197.381612,15060.0%71.4%
52.94%176.487712,38742.9%60.0%
41.18%176.892712,04542.9%40.0%
41.18%176.91,06512,27914.3%60.0%
62.50%167.298312,78157.1%66.7%
53.33%157.478912,15957.1%50.0%
53.33%157.592013,71760.0%50.0%
40.00%156.788810,10642.9%37.5%
33.33%156.996313,20340.0%30.0%
40.00%157.378410,20144.4%33.3%
33.33%156.683213,09050.0%27.3%
60.00%157.11,06913,11571.4%50.0%
35.71%147.879011,34050.0%30.0%
50.00%147.679611,59357.1%42.9%
57.14%147.775211,53162.5%50.0%
23.08%137.490312,38320.0%25.0%
50.00%126.91,05410,29350.0%50.0%
16.67%126.66699,11820.0%14.3%
54.55%116.571710,22371.4%25.0%
40.00%107.51,02513,04450.0%37.5%
50.00%107.39589,68166.7%25.0%
55.56%97.587012,783100.0%42.9%
55.56%96.71,12912,87375.0%40.0%
88.89%97.797612,934100.0%83.3%
33.33%97.086510,80566.7%16.7%
37.50%86.863212,5480.0%42.9%
62.50%87.778810,48280.0%33.3%
50.00%87.41,12315,433100.0%42.9%
37.50%87.692211,7690.0%50.0%
62.50%86.587113,2730.0%71.4%
50.00%87.393418,2800.0%50.0%
42.86%77.91,07110,07560.0%0.0%
57.14%77.398411,8060.0%80.0%
28.57%75.76399,91750.0%20.0%
57.14%77.61,19510,99250.0%66.7%
0.00%76.386410,0760.0%0.0%
28.57%77.084611,62933.3%25.0%
66.67%67.31,13411,776100.0%50.0%
16.67%66.882815,2510.0%16.7%
16.67%67.166011,6430.0%25.0%
50.00%67.378511,27933.3%66.7%
100.00%57.589011,817100.0%100.0%
20.00%56.674911,77133.3%0.0%

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Ryze vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Ekko wins the Ryze vs Ekko matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ryze's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ryze do against Ekko in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Ryze with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Ekko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ryze do against Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Ekko takes over the Ryze vs Ekko matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Ekko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ryze vs Ekko matchup?

Ekko wins the matchup against Ryze with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ekko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Ekko?

The best Ryze build against Ekko includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 60.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ryze runes against Ekko?

The best Ryze runes against Ekko use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Ryze vs Ekko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ryze counter Ekko?

No, Ryze struggles against Ekko with only a 40.0% win rate. Ekko has the advantage in this matchup. Ryze players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ekko's lead.

How do I play Ryze against Ekko?

When playing Ryze against Ekko, play cautiously and avoid Ekko's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ekko has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.