Best ARAM Ekko Builds & Guide

By Marcus Chen

December 11, 2024 at 02:45 PM

Ekko is a powerful champion in ARAM with a 48.3% win rate across 387,962 matches. Here's the optimal build and strategy guide.

Core Runes:

  • First Strike
  • Magical Footwear
  • Minion Dematerializer
  • Cosmic Insight
  • Cheap Shot
  • Ultimate Hunter

Summoner Spells:

  • Flash
  • Snowball

Build Path: Starter Items:

  • Lost Chapter
  • Dark Seal
  • Health Potion

Core Items:

  • Night Harvester
  • Sorcerer's Shoes
  • Shadowflame

Full Build:

  • Night Harvester
  • Sorcerer's Shoes
  • Shadowflame
  • Rabadon's Deathcap
  • Zhonya's Hourglass
  • Void Staff

Ability Order: Q > E > W > R (Max Q first, then E, then W)

Key Combos:

  1. Pre-6 All-in: Cast W > Wait for proc > E forward > Q + Auto Attack
  2. Basic Trade: E > Auto Attack > Q > Auto Attack
  3. Facecheck Counter: W > Q + Auto Attack > E away > Auto Attack back for stun

ARAM-Specific Notes:

  • Ekko receives +20% Tenacity in ARAM
  • Focus on poking with Q before engaging
  • Use W to zone enemies from objectives
  • Save ultimate for either escape or massive damage opportunities

Counter Matchups (Hard):

  • Cassiopeia
  • Viktor
  • Azir
  • Veigar

Remember to stay mobile and utilize Ekko's high burst potential while maintaining safe positioning in teamfights.

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