Ekko vs Gragas JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ekko vs Gragas

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize efficient full clears or five-camp routes into lanes with setup to leverage Ekko's strong level 6 safety and burst potential.
Use (W) from fog to control objective entrances and secure vision around dragon and Rift Herald.
Avoid early river fights that deny passive procs or chain crowd control to maintain Ekko's dueling and gank threat.

Jungle Plan

Path to lanes where (W) setup can enable strong ganks or picks, especially after level 6.
Fight for river control and Scuttle Crab when your lanes have priority to secure objective vision and deny Gragas's engage angles.
Use tempo resets to arrive first at dragon or Rift Herald and threaten side-lane dives or counter-jungling.

Danger windows

Respect (E) engage and (R) displacement during early skirmishes and objective fights; avoid isolated river fights when these are available.
Be cautious during low-health clears or forced smite fights where Gragas can out-sustain or disengage with his abilities.
Avoid overextending when (E) and (R) are up, as he can punish missed engages or catch you out of position.

Early game

Start with a full clear or five-camp clear to hit level 6 safely and power spike with (R).
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support and reduce counter-gank risk.
Avoid early invades unless (E) and (R) are on cooldown to punish his limited escape options.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks (Q)-(W)-(E) combo for burst trades; use it when minion waves and spacing prevent Gragas from safely countering.
Level 6 (R) grants a strong all-in, pick, or escape tool; track its cooldown to commit confidently or reset fights.
First completed AP item increases burst damage and trade reliability; pressure lanes and objectives more aggressively afterward.

Win conditions

Convert jungle tempo and vision control into securing early dragons and Rift Herald to snowball lanes.
Use (W) and (R) to set up picks or disengage, enabling side-lane pressure and skirmish advantages.
Deny Gragas free farm by invading when his cooldowns are down and counter-ganking lanes with priority to maintain scaling lead.