Hecarim vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hecarim vs Ekko

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Hecarim's fast clears and high mobility to keep jungle tempo and punish Ekko's overextensions early.
Prioritize objective control through speed engages and counterganks rather than raw secure, as Ekko scales well post-level 6.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize fast camp cycling toward lanes with priority to punish Ekko's slower early pathing and gank setups.
Use Hecarim's superior gank threat and mobility to countergank predictable Ekko ganks and secure early objectives.
Reset tempo before dragon or Rift Herald to leverage ultimate engage for objective fights and force Ekko into reactive play.

Danger windows

Avoid river fights when (W) stun zone is available, as it can turn isolated skirmishes against you.
Be cautious contesting objectives when Ekko has vision and can use (R) to escape or reset fights.
Watch for Ekko's post-level 6 roams and ganks, especially if lanes lack priority to assist counterganks.

Early game

Start with a full clear focused on camps pushed by lanes likely to overextend, enabling early ganks or counter-invades.
Fight for first Scuttle Crab only if nearby lanes have priority to support a river contest.
Avoid early isolated river fights before level 6 to reduce risk from Ekko's stun and burst combo.

Power spikes

At level 3, use Hecarim's unlocked (E) charge and (Q) to pressure Ekko before his stun combo is reliable.
Respect Ekko's level 6 (R) as a strong defensive and reset tool; avoid forcing fights when it's available.
After Ekko completes his first AP burst item, increase pressure on lanes and objectives before he can leverage his improved burst.

Win conditions

Convert fast clears and superior mobility into early counterjungling to deny Ekko farm and delay his scaling.
Use ultimate engages from fog of war to force objective fights when Ekko is vulnerable or out of position.
Leverage Hecarim's high gank threat to snowball lanes that overextend and secure dragons or Rift Herald for mid-game control.