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Ekko vs Zed MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ekko vs Zed

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ekko is a scaling AP assassin who wants short trades and to avoid giving Zed free all-ins early.
Zed has high early lane pressure and mobility, so Ekko must manage wave and cooldowns to deny Zed's burst windows.

Trading pattern

Use Q and E for short burst trades, backing off quickly to avoid Zed's W+E+Q combo.
Respect Zed's Zed Q poke and hold W for a well-timed stun to turn trades in your favor.
Punish Zed if he wastes W engage or misses Q, especially before his level 6 power spike.

Danger windows

Zed's all-in with W+E+Q and R is lethal; respect these cooldowns and avoid extended trades.
Before level 3, Zed is vulnerable but can punish overextensions if Ekko misses Q after E engage.
Missing W stun leaves Ekko exposed to counterattack; avoid committing without setup.

Early game

Pressure Zed before level 3 to exploit his weak early game and punish missed W combos.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Zed's burst and mobility outmatch Ekko's early agency.
Use Q and E for quick poke and disengage to minimize risk from Zed's early aggression.

Power spikes

Ekko's level 3 unlocks his Q-W-E combo, enabling safer short trades and stun threat.
Ekko's level 6 R provides a crucial safety net to dodge Zed's all-in Zed R.
Respect Zed's level 3 W-E-Q combo and level 6 Zed R as major burst threats.

Win conditions

Win by landing W stun and following up with Q and E for quick burst trades.
Use R to dodge Zed R and reset fights or escape lethal burst.
Deny Zed scaling by pressuring early waves and punishing missed engages to keep him behind.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup