Ekko Champion Guide: Mastering Time with the Boy Who Shattered Time
Ekko is a dynamic assassin champion who excels in the midlane, combining powerful waveclear with high mobility and playmaking potential. While easy to learn initially, his skill ceiling allows for significant mastery through experience.
Core Abilities Priority:
- Q (Main waveclear and damage tool)
- E (Mobility and damage)
- W (Utility and defense)
Key Tips & Mechanics:
- Level 1 Trade: Use E-start with Hail of Blades against weak early champions like Syndra to secure early advantages
- Deceptive Ultimate: Consider not skilling R immediately to hide the clone indicator from enemies
- W Shield Usage: Focus on utilizing the shield even if you miss the stun, as it provides strong defensive value
- Animation Canceling: Practice Q+E combinations in practice tool - essential for quick burst combos
- Ultimate Execution: Ideal combo sequence is EQ → Auto → W shield → Reposition → R for surprise damage
Advanced Strategies:
- Late Game Poke: Use ultimate's low cooldown for hit-and-run tactics during sieges
- W Shield Management: Don't fixate on landing stuns; shield value is consistent and mana-efficient
- Smart Cast Settings: Consider disabling smart cast on W for more precise placement
Build Path:
Starting Items:
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Core Items:
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Situational Items:
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Build Focus:
- Prioritize AP components early for minion clear
- Focus on items with high AP values and magic penetration
- Utilize on-hit effects effectively
Optimal Build Path combines burst damage potential with sufficient survivability to execute hit-and-run tactics effectively.
Rune Setup: Primary: Domination Secondary: Sorcery
This setup maximizes Ekko's assassin potential while providing necessary utility through secondary runes.
