Briar vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Briar vs Ekko

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Briar's high clear speed and dueling to contest Ekko early and punish isolated jungle paths.
Focus on creating skirmishes around lanes with priority to protect your frenzy commits and secure objectives.
Prioritize tempo and counter-ganks over blind invades since Ekko's mobility and (R) make him hard to punish after level 6.

Jungle Plan

Path toward volatile lanes where you can use (Q) and (R) to engage with backup and secure kills before Ekko hits level 6.
Contest first Scuttle only if your lanes can move first to deny Ekko's passive stacking and vision control.
Use tempo resets after successful ganks to invade Ekko's jungle and deny his scaling by stealing camps and forcing him off objectives.

Danger windows

Beware of (W) stun setup in fog or near objectives, which can turn skirmishes against you.
Avoid isolated river fights after Ekko hits level 6 due to his high mobility and healing from (R).
Be cautious contesting dragon or Void Grubs without lane priority, as Ekko can use (W) to zone and force unfavorable fights.

Early game

Start with a full clear to maintain tempo and look for early river Scuttle if nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid early river fights unless you have lane priority or vision advantage to prevent (W) setup.
Counter-gank around Ekko's first gank attempts by tracking his pathing and using your crowd control to lock him down.

Power spikes

Exploit Briar's level 3 power spike to punish Ekko before he unlocks his full (Q)-(W)-(E) combo.
Respect Ekko's level 6 (R) as a strong defensive and reset tool; avoid forcing fights when it is available.
Pressure Ekko before he completes his first AP burst item to limit his mid-game threat and force mistakes.

Win conditions

Use Briar's faster clears and dueling to snowball through early counter-jungling and skirmishes around priority lanes.
Convert tempo advantages into objective control by securing Scuttle, dragon, and Rift Herald with lane support.
Leverage (Q) and (R) to initiate sticky engages in teamfights, focusing on cleanup and extended skirmishes to outlast Ekko's burst.