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October 2026 · Patch 7.3c
Assassin · Mid Lane

Ekko Wild Rift — Tier, Stats & Overview

Ekko is a Mid Lane or Jungle assassin-mage in Wild Rift, a temporal genius specializing in hybrid damage and unique survival through time reversal.

★ Mid Lane Tier A October 2026 · Patch 7.3c assassinapburst
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UTIL
TANK
DIFF
Win 50.8% #40 · ↑2pt
Pick 5.2% #14
Ban 4.8% #37

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Ekko22/09 → 22/10
Win Rate (30d) 50.78%+0.67 pts
Pick Rate 5.21%
Ban Rate 4.83%
−1−0.5+0.507.37.3a7.3b7.3c22/0902/1007/1012/1017/1022/10 Ekko+0.7 pts −1−0.5+0.507.37.3a7.3b7.3c22/0905/1014/1022/10 +0.7

Ekko's win rate has climbed +0.67 pts over the last 30 days, now at 50.78%. See the full Wild Rift meta trends for more biggest movers. Measured effect of the adjustment in 7.3 (22/09): -0.91 pts of win rate over 10 days.

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Week of October 19, 2026 · patch 7.3b

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§ 01 — Editorial brief

Ekko remains a highly impactful soloQ pick, but rarely dominates through raw lane strength.

By Updated 23 Oct 2026 Patch 7.3c

Ekko is a Mid Lane or Jungle assassin-mage in Wild Rift, a temporal genius specializing in hybrid damage and unique survival through time reversal. His kit combines ground slow zones, a stasis strike in W, and a return-to-previous-position ultimate with massive healing. He excels in burst or dive compositions seeking to eliminate a target before safely retreating. In Wild Rift, his ultimate makes him one of the few assassins who can engage aggressively without risking death, considerably reducing his error ceiling.

Ekko fits in mixed compositions looking to pick or create confusion in combat. He benefits from allies generating side lane pressure while he roams. Dive or multi-engage compositions amplify his teamfight impact.

Ekko is vulnerable against champions who engage before he sets up his stasis zones and counter his ultimate through smart repositioning. Fast burst or instant CC profiles force him to play cautiously. Good vision largely negates his assassin potential.

With Ekko, place your W zone in anticipation of enemy movement rather than reactively. Treat your ultimate as a repositioning and survival tool, not just an offensive reset. In jungle, your ganks are most effective when arriving from the flank.

§ 06 — The matchup wall · MidEkko Wild Rift Mid counters and synergies

Hard Unfav. Skill Fav. Synergy
Lissandra
Hard
Lissandra
 Vex
Hard
Vex
 Annie
Unfav.
Annie
 Ryze
Unfav.
Ryze
 Aurora
Skill
Aurora
 Mel
Skill
Mel
 Brand
Fav.
Brand
 Ziggs
Fav.
Ziggs
 Galio
Ideal
Galio
Galio covers Ekko's deep entries and turns his fast picks into true mid-game engages. The pattern is powerful: Ekko dives in with Phase Dive or Parallel Convergence, forces the first defensive tools, then Galio lands to lock the zone and secure the follow-up. This duo is exceptional on side lanes and in fog of war, where the combined dive threat makes every push extremely dangerous.
 Camille
Ideal
Camille
Hextech Ultimatum traps a target perfectly for Ekko to land his burst without worrying about escape or defensive dashes. The execution is surgical: Camille isolates the carry, Ekko arrives slightly delayed to avoid the initial peel tools and synchronizes Parallel Convergence or his E+Q combo. This synergy is especially lethal against backlines that rely on mobility to survive assassins.
 Leona
Strong
Leona
Leona creates a perfect lock window for Ekko to arrive with W already primed or with his dash ready to strike. The value of the duo is that Ekko no longer has to force the opening by himself: he can enter as the second wave, greatly increasing his reliability. This synergy is very good against fragile carries that die if the first lockdown connects.
 Ahri
Strong
Ahri
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Build enginePatch 7.3c build — computed

  1. Core 01 Dusk and Dawn Dusk and Dawn
  2. Core 02 Infinity Orb Infinity Orb
  3. Core 03 Rabadon's Deathcap Rabadon's Deathcap
  4. Core 04 Void Staff Void Staff
  5. Core 05 Luden's Echo Luden's Echo
  6. Boots Boots of Mana Boots of Mana
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§ 02 — Strengths & weaknesses Ekko Wild Rift strengths and weaknesses

↑ Strengths
  • Unique ability to reset fights after risky engages.
  • Very strong at roaming and punishing static lanes.
  • Reliable burst with Lich Bane turning mistakes into kills.
  • Can create picks without relying entirely on his team.
↓ Weaknesses
  • Presence of reliable point-and-click crowd control.
  • Very tanky enemy compositions that are hard to burst.
  • Lack of flank angles or heavy enemy vision control.
  • Allied draft with no follow-up to his engages.
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§ 03 — Game planEkko Wild Rift game plan: early, mid and late game

I Early

Plays for wave/camp priority and gank angles

Lvl. 1 → 6

Plays for wave/camp priority and gank angles.

II Mid

Spike 1-2 items: 4v4 strength on objectives

Lvl. 7 → 11

Spike 1-2 items: 4v4 strength on objectives.

III Late

Flanks and pick on carry, then R for reset

Lvl. 12+

Flanks and pick on carry, then R for reset.

§ 07b — Advanced MechanicsEkko: combos & tips Wild Rift

Main burst comboExpert
1 W W
2 E E
3 Q Q
4 AA
5 AA
6 R R

Cast W ahead of the enemy’s position, dash in with E, use Q, a few auto-attacks, then R from the clone’s area.

Engagement comboExpert
1 Q Q
2 W W
3 E E
4 AA
5 AA
6 R R

Q for the initial slow, W to set up the stun, E to dash in and trigger the passive, auto-attacks, R to heal/reposition.

Quick assassin comboSimple
1 W W
2 E E
3 Q Q

W stuns as soon as the enemy is in the area, E dash, Q returns for the second hit (Timewinder’s outbound + return).

Escape comboSimple
1 W W
2 E E

If being chased, W can stun the pursuer whilst you dash in the opposite direction with E.

What interrupts itLee Sin R Dragon's Rage knock-up · 1 sXin Zhao Q Three Talon Strike knock-up · 0.75 s

Mechanical Tips

  • Timewinder (Q): the projectile returns upon hitting a target or the edge of its range — aim so that the enemy is in the path of both the outbound AND return journeys for a double hit.
  • Parallel Convergence (W): place it ahead of the enemy’s expected position, not directly under their feet. The stun activates after 2 seconds — anticipate their movement. Ekko is invisible whilst inside it.
  • Phase Dive (E): dash + auto-attack reset. E’s auto-attack triggers the Z-Drive Resonance passive (3rd hit) — position E so you’re within 2 hits of triggering the passive.
  • Z-Drive Resonance passive: every 3rd hit on a champion = burst damage + movement speed bonus. Chain Q and E to build up stacks.
  • Chronobreak (R): returns to the clone’s position 4 seconds in the past + heal. Activate R in a critical situation, not for the execute. Ensure the clone is in a safe position.

Common Mistakes

  • Position W directly beneath the enemy — he can easily break free before the stun.
  • Use R as an offensive tool rather than a survival reset.
  • Do not follow up immediately after the W stun — the window is short.

Notable Interactions

  • W grants Ekko stealth if he enters the area — useful for dodging after an engage.
  • Chronobreak can negate massive damage by restoring him to a higher HP level.
  • Ekko can be played in the jungle thanks to his mobility and his gank setup with W.
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§ 08 — DialoguesEkko Wild Rift FAQ

Q.01 Is Ekko a good blind pick? +

Ekko is not a reliable blind pick because he heavily depends on matchups and enemy draft. Against instant CC or faster assassins, he loses significant value. He becomes strong only when the enemy draft gives him access to targets and flanking angles.

Q.02 When does Ekko become truly strong? +

Ekko becomes truly strong after Lich Bane and at level 5. At that point, he can engage, burst, and reset fights with his R. His power spike depends as much on positioning as on his items.

Q.03 Why does Ekko die often despite his R? +

This usually comes from poor timing or lack of anticipation. His R depends on his past position, so engaging without a clear exit plan leaves you vulnerable. You must always think about your return position before entering a fight.

Q.04 Is Ekko hard to play? +

Mechanically, Ekko is accessible, but he requires strong game understanding. Knowing when to engage, when to wait, and how to use fog of war matters more than raw execution. He is a decision-based champion, not just mechanical.

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Data — Stats per levelEkko Wild Rift base stats per level (1-15)

Movement speed 350Attack range 175Bonus attack speed / lvl +2.2%
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LvlHPADArmorMRManaHP regenRes. regen
1630584038390912
275061.644404479.813.1
387065.2484250410.614.2
499068.8524456111.415.3
51,11072.4564661812.216.4
61,23076604867513.117.5
71,35079.6645073213.918.6
81,47083.2685278914.719.7
91,59086.8725484615.520.8
101,71090.4765690316.321.9
111,83094805896017.123
121,95097.684601,01717.924.1
132,070101.288621,07418.725.2
142,190104.892641,13119.526.3
152,310108.496661,18820.327.4

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Data — Balance historyEkko Wild Rift buffs and nerfs, patch by patch

Buff1Adjustment1
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  1. 7.3
    Adjustment-0.9 pts win rate over 10 days

    Ekko gains base and per-level Health: sturdier at every stage of the game.

    • Base Health: 630650
    • Health per Level: 120126
  2. 7.2b
    Buff

    Ekko gains a higher power ratio on his passive and more missing-HP damage on Parallel Convergence, strengthening his burst in extended teamfights.

Sources: our patch files, checked against Riot's official patch notes · measured effect: median win rate before and after the patch · All patch notes

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