Ekko vs Talon MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ekko vs Talon

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ekko is a scaling AP assassin who wants short trades and to avoid Talon's roam pressure.
Talon has medium lane pressure and wants to push for roams; Ekko must deny this and keep wave control to limit Talon's map impact.

Trading pattern

Use Q and E to burst quickly and disengage using your passive movement speed to avoid Talon's return damage.
Punish Talon when he uses Talon Q dash aggressively by counter-trading immediately after.
Avoid engaging with E if Q is not guaranteed to hit, as missing Q leads to losing trades against Talon's burst.

Danger windows

Talon's level 6 R stealth burst creates a lethal all-in window; respect it unless your W stun is ready.
Talon's Talon Q dash towards you can lead to burst trades; keep spacing to avoid getting caught.
Before level 6, Ekko is vulnerable to Talon's aggressive trades if W or Q setups fail.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Talon's burst and mobility can punish missed Q or W setups.
Use Q and E for quick trades and back off before Talon can respond with his Q dash or W slow.
Keep the wave on your side to reduce Talon's roam opportunities and punish his weaker waveclear.

Power spikes

Respect Talon's level 2 Q+W pressure and level 6 R burst stealth window.
Ekko's level 3 unlock of Q-W-E combo and level 6 R provide key burst and survivability spikes.
Ekko's first completed AP item significantly increases burst potential and trade threat.

Win conditions

Win by landing W stun to turn short trades in your favor and using R to dodge Talon's burst or reset fights.
Deny Talon wave pushes to limit his roam and force him to farm under turret.
Scale into mid-game with your AP burst and mobility to outplay Talon's burst and roaming impact.