Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Ryzevs Ekko

FMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Ekko is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ryze wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.3%) over Ekko based on 23 games. Ekko wins the early laning phase while Ryze scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Ekko matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Ekko - 52.2% win rateEkko(52.2%)
Ryze - 52.2% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
52.2% WR
VS
Ekko vs Ryze matchup - 47.8% win rate
Ekko
47.8% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Ekko Matchup?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 23
52.2%
Win Rate
47.8%
7.9
CS / min
7.2
909
DMG / min
856
12,702
Gold / game
13,393
203
Heal / min
280
712
DMG Mitigated / min
747
0.8
CC / min
0.6
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
61.5%
Late Game WR
38.5%

Ryze vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Ekko matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Ekko's 47.8%, giving Ryze a 4.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Ryze outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko needs to press advantages before Ryze reaches their power spikes, while Ryze should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ryze leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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.

Ryze vs Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.9Ryze
7.2Ekko
Ryze edges out Ekko by 0.7 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
909Ryze
856Ekko
Ryze deals 53 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 Ryze's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,702Ryze
13,393Ekko
Ekko earns 690 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
0.8Ryze
0.6Ekko
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
916Ryze
1,027Ekko
Ekko heals and mitigates 112 more damage per minute than Ryze, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ekko to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Ryze.

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
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze40.0%
Ekko early game win rateEkko60.0%
Late Game
Ryze
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze61.5%
Ekko late game win rateEkko38.5%

Ekko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 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.

Ryze is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Ryze, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ekko must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Ryze reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ryze 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 Ryze Runes Against Ekko

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs EkkoSorcery
Phase Rush - best Ryze rune vs EkkoManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs EkkoCelerity - best Ryze rune vs EkkoGathering Storm - best Ryze rune vs Ekko
Resolve rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs EkkoResolve
Overgrowth - best Ryze rune vs EkkoConditioning - best Ryze rune vs Ekko
100.0% WR

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


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.24%747.476711,08046.1%40.0%
42.37%597.473011,83134.6%48.5%
46.30%547.375111,56246.1%46.4%
47.83%467.484811,88950.0%46.1%
45.45%447.786712,75450.0%42.3%
48.72%397.290412,80847.1%50.0%
42.11%387.289011,46845.0%38.9%
47.37%387.487712,04036.8%57.9%
47.22%367.174512,29857.1%40.9%
44.12%346.981912,28833.3%50.0%
35.48%317.179111,68650.0%26.3%
45.16%317.389011,87847.4%41.7%
26.67%307.682213,10537.5%22.7%
36.67%308.081111,64123.5%53.9%
44.44%277.176511,56638.5%50.0%
33.33%247.373210,83625.0%41.7%
37.50%247.291011,71323.1%54.5%
47.83%237.592911,89723.1%80.0%
52.17%237.990912,70240.0%61.5%
45.45%227.385113,11237.5%50.0%
63.64%227.51,05712,55258.3%70.0%
38.10%218.086113,83040.0%36.4%
52.38%217.789612,23950.0%54.5%
57.14%217.299412,39766.7%50.0%
55.00%207.683712,09240.0%70.0%
47.37%197.51,00212,32037.5%54.5%
42.11%197.173810,84827.3%62.5%
47.37%197.086411,49450.0%44.4%
44.44%187.478511,05914.3%63.6%
50.00%187.81,00111,69537.5%60.0%
58.82%177.288111,95075.0%44.4%
43.75%167.41,01012,64916.7%60.0%
56.25%167.866411,02650.0%66.7%
56.25%167.174111,60844.4%71.4%
33.33%156.767312,48950.0%30.8%
53.33%156.985411,68742.9%62.5%
33.33%157.288813,5390.0%45.5%
26.67%157.087611,90125.0%28.6%
78.57%147.388313,09066.7%87.5%
35.71%148.194210,54625.0%50.0%
50.00%147.092411,51842.9%57.1%
42.86%147.073511,65060.0%33.3%
38.46%137.21,15713,19466.7%14.3%
27.27%115.279210,71637.5%0.0%
54.55%117.587612,30375.0%42.9%
27.27%118.077611,21933.3%0.0%
50.00%108.172811,53450.0%50.0%
60.00%106.893712,34533.3%71.4%
55.56%97.493114,38133.3%66.7%
22.22%96.876511,00220.0%25.0%
33.33%98.21,25613,31740.0%25.0%
37.50%86.973812,3000.0%50.0%
50.00%86.985214,35766.7%40.0%
37.50%87.890514,14466.7%20.0%
57.14%77.593512,86166.7%50.0%
66.67%67.61,08714,3820.0%80.0%
33.33%67.185310,47850.0%0.0%
16.67%66.07158,2280.0%50.0%
66.67%68.51,15015,495100.0%60.0%
16.67%67.171711,1250.0%25.0%
33.33%66.790912,31433.3%33.3%
66.67%68.483610,33980.0%0.0%
16.67%67.167712,470100.0%0.0%
33.33%67.81,42612,7640.0%100.0%
33.33%67.279910,7870.0%50.0%
33.33%67.286814,1050.0%50.0%
80.00%57.480812,07950.0%100.0%
60.00%56.387910,72850.0%66.7%
80.00%58.21,04812,20866.7%100.0%
60.00%57.71,04312,76550.0%100.0%
40.00%53.162910,37933.3%50.0%
80.00%57.766710,682100.0%0.0%
20.00%55.494212,2910.0%25.0%

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Ryze vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Ekko matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Ekko's 47.8%, a 4.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ryze do against Ekko in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Ryze with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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, Ryze takes over the Ryze vs Ekko matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Ryze scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ryze vs Ekko matchup?

Ryze wins the matchup against Ekko with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 4.3 percentage point advantage means Ryze is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 23 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 100.0% win rate in the Ryze vs Ekko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ryze counter Ekko?

Yes, Ryze has a favorable matchup against Ekko with a 52.2% win rate. Ryze has a solid advantage over Ekko in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ryze against Ekko?

When playing Ryze against Ekko, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Ekko. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.