Ekko vs Cassiopeia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ekko vs Cassiopeia

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ekko is a scaling burst assassin with low early lane pressure and needs to avoid extended fights against Cassiopeia's sustained damage.
Focus on denying Cassiopeia a passive mid-range lane by forcing short trades and punishing her cooldowns.

Trading pattern

Initiate short trades using Q and E, then back off quickly to avoid Cassiopeia's repeated E damage.
Punish Cassiopeia when her W is down by engaging aggressively to bypass her grounding zone.
Avoid prolonged trades where Cassiopeia can stack poison and use W or R for crowd control.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Cassiopeia's W is up as it grounds dashes and can trap Ekko in bad trades.
Avoid facing Cassiopeia directly when her R is available to prevent stun or slow.
Before level 6, Ekko is vulnerable to Cassiopeia's poke and should play more defensively.

Early game

Avoid committing before level 6 as Cassiopeia's poke and sustained damage are stronger early.
Use Q and E for quick trades, but disengage if W is missed to prevent taking return damage.
Maintain wave control to prevent Cassiopeia from safely applying poison and extending trades.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Ekko's level 3 unlocks his Q-W-E combo with stun threat; level 6 R provides safety and burst reset; first AP burst item boosts damage.
Respect Cassiopeia's level 6 R for its stun and slow potential.
Cassiopeia's first mana/AP item improves her sustained damage, so avoid extended fights after this point.

Win conditions

Use well-timed W to stun Cassiopeia and follow up with burst damage to win short trades.
Dodge key damage with R to reset fights or escape dangerous situations.
Deny Cassiopeia extended trades by punishing her W cooldown and forcing quick burst windows to prevent her scaling.