League of Legends - Ekko Champion Strategy and Item Build Guide

Ekko

Basic Information

Champion Stats

Lore

Skills

Icon	Description
	Z-Drive Resonance On-Target Cooldown: 5- Zero-Drive charges his spells and attacks with temporal energy. The third hit deals bonus damage and, if the target is a champion, Ekko gains accelerated movement speed.
	Timewinder (Target Range: 1075, Cost: 50/60/70/80/90 Mana, Cooldown: 9/8.5/8/7.5/7, Outward Magic Damage: 60/75/90/105/120(+ 30% AP), Slow: 32/39/46/53/60%, Returning Magic Damage: 40/65/90/115/140 (+ 60% AP), Total Damage: 100/140/180/220/260(+ 90% AP) ACTIVE: Throws a device that deals 60/75/90/105/120 (+30% Ability Power) magic damage to enemies it passes through. It expands into a slowing field on the first champion hit, slowing everything inside by 32/39/46/53/60%. It then returns to him after a delay, dealing 40/65/90/115/140 (+60% Ability Power) magic damage to all targets hit upon return.
	Parallel Convergence (Target Range: 1600, Effect Radius: 400, Cost: 50/55/60/65/70 Mana, Cooldown: 22/20/18/16/14, Shield Strength: 80/100/120/140/160 (+ 150% AP)PASSIVE: Ekko’s basic attacks deal bonus magic damage to enemies under 30% health equal to 3% (+[3% Ability Power]%) of their missing health. Deals a minimum of 15 damage, and a maximum of 150 damage vs. minions and monsters.ACTIVE: After a 3 second delay, Ekko creates a short-lived chronosphere at the target location that slows enemies who enter by 40%. If Ekko enters the sphere, he will detonate it, gaining a shield that absorbs up to 80/100/120/140/160 (+150% Ability Power) damage for 2 seconds. Enemies caught inside are stunned for 1.75 seconds.
	Phase Dive (Target Range: 325, Cost: 40/50/60/70/80 Mana, Cooldown: 11/10/9/8/7, Bonus Magic Damage: 40/65/90/115/140 (+ 40% AP)ACTIVE: Ekko dashes a short distance in the targeted direction. His next attack will deal 40/65/90/115/140 (+40% Ability Power) bonus magic damage and teleport him to his target.
	Chronobreak (Effect Radius: 375, Cost: 100 Mana, Cooldown: 110/90/70, Magic Damage: 150/300/450 (+ 150% AP), Self-Heal: 100/150/200 (+ 60% AP) (+ 3% per 1% of health lost in the past 4 seconds)ACTIVE: Ekko turns back time, going briefly untargetable and invulnerable. He teleports to where he was 4 seconds ago and deals 150/300/450 (+150% Ability Power) magic damage to nearby enemies on arrival. Additionally, Ekko heals for 100/150/200 (+60% Ability Power), increased by 3% for each 1% of his health lost over the last 4 seconds.

Strategy

• Ekko specializes in quick skirmishes, sticking to enemies and taking down high-priority targets. During the laning phase, try to hit as many enemy minions and the opposing laner with (Q) Timewinder to make it easier when you decide to engage or farm.
• Ekko’s third auto attack will be empowered, thanks to Z-Drive Resonance (passive). Take note of this when you’re planning to engage your enemy laner.
• Cast (W) Parallel Convergence on an area where it is likely the enemy will position himself  to maximize its slow.
• Once the (W) Parallel Convergence has been cast, you can quickly dash in with (E) Phase Dive onto the area to stun opponents who are inside the sphere. This will open them to your (Q) Timewinder and let you auto attack, proc-ing your Z-Drive Resonance (passive) on your third hit.
• Use (R) Chronobreak when you’re low on health to surprise enemies. It will restore Ekko’s health and also deals considerable damage on the last location where you were 4 seconds ago.

Runes & Masteries

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Summoner Spells

Mid Lane
Flash	Teleport

Item Builds

Mid Lane

Starter Items

Starter Items
Doran’s Ring	Total Biscuit of Rejuvenation x2	Warding Totem

Core Items
Hextech Protobelt-01	Lich Bane	Zhonya’s Hourglass

Hextech Protobelt-01 – A staple item for Ekko, Hextech Protobelt-01 gives Ekko another engaging skill to initiate team fights and eliminate single targets. This item also has decent health, cooldown reduction and Ability Power stats to empower Ekko’s dueling and escaping skills.

Lich Bane – Lich Bane grants Ekko good burst damage whenever he initiates and uses his skills against enemy champions. This item gives good Ability Power and and Movement Speed to help Ekko chase down and deal heavy magic damage on enemies.

Zhonya’s Hourglass – A standard defensive item for mages, Zhonya’s Hourglass is a great item for Ekko. It helps him survive ganks and team fights, allowing him to assess whether he should use (R) Chronobreak or try to escape.

Core Items
Lich Bane	Hextech Protobelt-01	Mercury Treads
Zhonya’s Hourglass	Void Staff	Rabadon’s Deathcap

Mercury Treads – A standard boots upgrade for melee champions, Mercury Treads gives good magic resistance and decreases crowd control skills and disables.

Void Staff – This item grants Ekko good Ability Power stats and magic penetration, effectively strengthening Ekko’s skills to deal massive damage against single to multiple targets.

Rabadon’s Deathcap – Getting this item ramps up Ekko’s Ability Power, which means his skills will deal even more damage against opponents.

Situational Items
Hextech Gunblade	Liandry’s Torment	Sorcerer’s Shoes
Abyssal Mask

Hextech Gunblade – A good alternative to Hextech Protobelt-01, Hextech Gunblade increases Ekkos’ dueling capabilities. It gives good Ability Power, Attack Damage and has an active skill that deals magic damage and slows an enemy champion, allowing him to chase them down and eliminate them.

Liandry’s Torment – Liandry’s Torment is a good item for Ekko. It gives him good Ability Power and magic penetration stats, and it synergizes well with (Q) Timewinder.

Sorcerer’s Shoes – Getting this boots upgrade gives Ekko’s skills more potency. Sorcerer’s Shoes provides bonus magic penetration and movement speed, allowing Ekko to burst down targets.

Abyssal Mask – Abyssal Mask grants him tanking capabilities, which is useful when he initiates clashes. It gives bonus health, mana and magic resistance, allowing Ekko to survive team fights and tank enemies who rely on magic damage. Abyssal Mask also has an aura that decreases enemies’ magic resistance whenever he is near them.

Playing Against

• Ekko is an elusive champion. Coordinate with your teammates to lock him down and eliminate him during the laning phase or team fights.
• Take note where he casts (W) Parallel Convergence – if you’re inside it, Ekko can (E) Phase Dive towards the sphere and stun you.
• Avoid getting hit with (Q) Timewinder, as it will slow you, and he can take advantage with (E) Phase Dive onto you and deal significant damage.
• Force Ekko to cast (R) Chronobreak before he intends to by having your team target him during clashes. This will hinder his damage output and potential to rally and get help from his teammates.

Hard Counter

• LeBlanc – LeBlanc is a highly mobile champion who can dodge most of Ekko’s skills and deal massive burst magic damage. She can evade and engage with Distortion, then follow up with Ethereal Chains and Sigil of Malice to burst him down.
• Diana – Diana plays similar to Ekko, as she needs to get close to enemies to burst them down. She can stand toe-to-toe with him thanks to Pale Cascade, then she can dish out damage with Crescent Blade and Lunar Rush. If he tries to get away, Diana can reel him back with Moonfall.
• Heimerdinger – Heimerdinger thrives when he sets his H-28G Evolution Turrets in his lane. He can thwart Ekko’s initiates when Heimerdinger positions himself within his turrets’ striking range. Heimerdinger can then stun him with CH-2 Electron Storm Grenade and finish him off with Hextech Micro-Rockets.

Strategy video

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