Ekko vs Ivern JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ekko vs Ivern

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Ekko's high clear speed to reach level 6 and AP item spikes before contesting Ivern's camps or river control.
Prioritize tempo resets to arrive first at Scuttle and dragon entrances, leveraging (W) to zone and threaten picks.
Avoid early isolated river fights where Ivern's utility and root can set up counterplays; focus on safe pathing and lane priority setups.

Jungle Plan

Use efficient clears to hit level 6 quickly, then pressure lanes with (W) stuns set from fog for gank setups.
Fight for river control and Scuttle when your lanes can collapse first, denying Ivern access to buffs and objectives.
Counter-jungle only when you track Ivern's path and know he is on the opposite side; use your mobility and (R) to escape if caught.

Danger windows

Before level 6, Ekko is vulnerable to Ivern's root (Q) and Daisy (R) follow-ups; avoid extended fights and risky invades.
Isolated river fights without lane priority are dangerous due to Ivern's utility and potential ally follow-up.
Forced smite fights near dragon or Herald can be risky if Ivern's team has better vision or lane control; approach with backup.

Early game

Start with a full clear or a five-camp clear into a lane with strong setup to maximize level 3 power spike.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority and can assist in follow-up to punish Ivern's lower dueling power.
Avoid direct invades before level 6 unless you have vision and lane priority to prevent being caught by Ivern's root or Daisy.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks (Q)-(W)-(E) combo, enabling Ekko to threaten quick burst trades and force Ivern off camps.
Level 6 (R) gives Ekko strong all-in, escape, and reset potential; use it to secure picks or disengage from Ivern's crowd control.
First completed AP item significantly boosts Ekko's damage and objective pressure; increase map presence and contest objectives aggressively.

Win conditions

Convert faster clears and level 6 power spike into aggressive ganks using (W) to lock down targets for kills.
Use vision and tempo resets to secure Scuttle and dragon control, denying Ivern's utility from grouped fights.
Exploit Ivern's low dueling and objective damage by counter-jungling when lanes have priority and forcing skirmishes on your terms.