Darius vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Darius vs Ekko

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Darius should leverage his early dueling strength to pressure Ekko before level 6 and deny him free farm in the jungle.
Prioritize controlling river scuttles and vision to limit Ekko's mobility and gank threat.
This matchup favors early aggression and objective control to snowball before Ekko hits his mid-game power spikes.

Jungle Plan

Full clear first, then contest river scuttle when your lanes can assist or have priority.
Invade Ekko's jungle camps early to deny his fast clear tempo and delay his scaling.
Use vision control around dragon and Void Grubs to set up objective fights where you can leverage your dueling power.

Danger windows

(W) stun setup creates dangerous gank windows; avoid river fights when it can be cast from fog.
Isolated river fights are risky if (R) is available, as he can escape or reset damage.
Avoid low-health jungle clears where Ekko can force smite fights or invade safely with his mobility.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 3 quickly and contest the first scuttle crab if nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid fighting Ekko early if he has lane setup for his (W) stun or if you lack vision in river.
Use your stronger early dueling to invade Ekko's jungle camps when his mobility is down and before he hits level 6.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks your (R) execute, enabling lethal all-ins on low-health targets; use this to finish fights and snowball.
Your first bruiser item significantly increases your durability and damage, allowing longer fights and better objective control.
Ekko's level 3 combo with (Q)-(W)-(E) increases his burst and stun threat; respect this window and punish cooldowns before it.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle pressure and invade success into securing first dragon and Rift Herald to snowball lanes.
Use your superior dueling to deny Ekko's scaling by stealing camps and forcing him to play reactively.
Coordinate with lanes to set up vision and ganks that capitalize on your all-in threat post-level 6 and item spikes.