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Ekko vs Ryze MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ekko vs Ryze

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ekko is a scaling assassin with low early lane pressure who wants to deny Ryze safe scaling and force short trades.
Manage lane tempo to avoid giving Ryze passive farming windows and punish his attempts to step forward with E and W.

Trading pattern

Use Q and E to initiate quick trades and proc passive, then disengage before Ryze can root with W.
Respect Ryze W root cooldown; if it's down, look for more aggressive trades.
Avoid engaging if your Q misses, as Ryze can punish your commitment with his spell rotations.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Ryze has mana and cooldowns to cycle E and Q repeatedly with W root ready.
Ryze's W root is a major threat; avoid extended trades when it's available.
Before level 6, you are more vulnerable to Ryze's burst and root combo; play more cautiously.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Ryze's root and damage rotations can punish missed Q trades.
Use Q and E for quick burst trades, backing off before Ryze can respond with W root or Q damage.
Pressure Ryze when his mana is low to limit his ability to follow up with multiple spells.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full Q-W-E combo with dash and stun threat; use this to pressure Ryze.
Level 6 R gives you a safety net to dodge Ryze's burst and reset fights.
Respect Ryze's first completed mana/AP item spike, which increases his sustained damage and waveclear.

Win conditions

Deny Ryze safe farming by punishing his attempts to step forward with E and W.
Use short trades with Q and E combined with W stun to win lane fights.
Use R to dodge key damage and reset fights, enabling aggressive all-ins after level 6.

Tip: For Ekko vs Ryze, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup