Ekko vs Xin Zhao JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ekko vs Xin Zhao

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize clean early clears to hit level 6 safely before contesting river or invading Xin Zhao.
Use mobility and (R) to avoid extended fights and punish Xin Zhao's all-in attempts post-level 6.
Focus on snowballing through picks and side-lane pressure after your burst item rather than direct dueling.

Jungle Plan

Full clear early to reach level 6, then look for picks using (W) setup and mobility.
Contest Scuttle only if lanes can move first; otherwise, prioritize safe farming and tracking Xin Zhao's path.
Use tempo resets to arrive at objectives first and leverage side-lane pressure to deny Xin Zhao scaling and force fights on your terms.

Danger windows

Respect Xin Zhao's level 3 when he has (E) and (Q) ready for early river duels; avoid isolated fights then.
Beware of fights when (R) is active, as it zones and blocks your follow-up damage.
Avoid low-health clears or forced smite fights without lane priority, as Xin Zhao can punish with strong dueling.

Early game

Start with a full clear or five-camp path to reach level 6 without risking early river fights.
Avoid contesting first Scuttle unless nearby lanes have priority and can assist.
Use (W) from fog to control river entrances before dragon or Herald setups, minimizing risk of Xin Zhao's early dueling.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your (Q)-(W)-(E) combo; use it to trade quickly and disengage before Xin Zhao can retaliate.
Level 6 (R) is your key safety and reset tool; use it to dodge Xin Zhao's engage and turn fights.
After your first AP burst item, increase aggression on waves and objectives to punish Xin Zhao's weaker mid-game scaling.

Win conditions

Use your superior clear speed and mobility to reach level 6 and your burst item first, then look for picks with (W) setup.
Deny Xin Zhao free farm and scaling by contesting objectives with lane priority and tempo resets.
Convert jungle tempo into side-lane pressure and reset-based dives to snowball leads and control mid-game skirmishes.