Ekko vs Cassiopeia MID Matchup Guide

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Ekko into Cassiopeiamedium

Overview

Use short trades with and to disrupt Cassiopeia's mid-range poke.
Deny Cassiopeia extended trades to prevent her from stacking poison and using sustained damage.
Focus on scaling through level 6 and your first AP item to outburst her in fights.

Initiate trades with and , then disengage quickly using passive movement speed.
Punish Cassiopeia when her is down by forcing short burst trades.
Avoid prolonged fights where Cassiopeia can repeatedly cast on poisoned targets.

Respect Cassiopeia's zone as it grounds your dashes and blocks escapes.
Avoid facing Cassiopeia when her is available to prevent getting stunned or slowed.
Play cautiously before level 6 when you lack and Cassiopeia's poke is strongest.

Avoid committing before level 6 to minimize damage from Cassiopeia's poke and sustained trades.
Thin the wave early to limit Cassiopeia's safe poison application and reduce her trade windows.
Use quick + trades but back off if misses to avoid return damage.

Level 3 unlocks your -- combo, enabling stronger short trades.
Level 6 grants , allowing safe all-ins and resets; track Cassiopeia's to avoid stuns.
First AP burst item increases your trade damage and wave pressure; use it to force favorable fights.

Land well-timed stuns to burst Cassiopeia quickly in short trades.
Use to dodge key damage or reset fights after committing.
Deny Cassiopeia extended trades by punishing her cooldown and forcing quick burst windows.

Tactical tip

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