Ekko vs Briar JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ekko vs Briar

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Ekko should focus on efficient full clears to hit level 6 and item spikes before contesting Briar aggressively.
Manage river control by using (W) in fog to secure vision and zone during dragon or Void Grubs setups.

Jungle Plan

Use full clears to maintain tempo and only contest Scuttle or invade when lane priority and vision support it.
Track Briar's pathing and be ready to counter-gank her early skirmishes around volatile lanes.
Use fogged (W) before objectives to control entrances and set up picks or zoning for your team.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Briar's early invade pressure and (Q) stun can punish you.
Be cautious during forced smite fights where Briar's sustained damage and mobility can outlast you.
Respect Briar's (R) long-range dive and (E) disengage when she has lane priority and vision control around objectives.

Early game

Start with a full clear or a five-camp clear into a lane with strong setup for (W) ganks.
Avoid early river fights unless nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks.
Prioritize getting first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can move first and assist to avoid Briar's early pressure.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks (Q)-(W)-(E) combo, enabling Ekko to threaten quick burst trades and force Briar to respect your engage.
Level 6 (R) gives Ekko a strong reset and escape, allowing aggressive plays or safe counter-ganks.
First completed AP item significantly boosts Ekko's burst and objective pressure, increasing threat in neutral fights.

Win conditions

Convert clean clears and level 6 power into counter-ganks and picks using (W) to lock down targets.
Deny Briar's tempo by contesting Scuttle only with lane priority and collapsing on her early invades.
Use your mobility and burst to pressure side lanes and force objective trades or resets, snowballing through skirmishes and resets.