Kassadin vs Ekko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kassadin vs Ekko

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Kassadin is a scaling assassin with very high mobility post-6 who must survive early pressure from Ekko.
Focus on avoiding extended trades pre-6 as Ekko has low early agency but can punish mistakes with his stun and burst.

Trading pattern

Before level 6, trade minimally using Q to shield poke and only short trades when Ekko's Ekko W is on cooldown.
After level 6, use R for short controlled bursts when Ekko lacks stun setup and you have mana to escape.
Punish Ekko if he misses Ekko Q or Ekko W setup by stepping forward for quick trades.

Danger windows

Pre-6 Kassadin is vulnerable to Ekko's stun (Ekko W) and burst combo; avoid extended trades here.
Ekko's Ekko W requires setup; if he lands it, Kassadin can be locked down and burst.
Kassadin is in danger if he uses R repeatedly without mana, limiting escape options against Ekko's all-in.

Early game

Farm safely near your tower to avoid Ekko's short trades and poke with Ekko Q and Ekko E.
Use Q to absorb Ekko's magic poke and avoid losing too much health before level 6.
Avoid using R aggressively before level 6 to prevent being trapped with low mana.

Power spikes

Kassadin's major power spikes are level 6 R, first completed AP item, and level 11 for stronger R uptime.
Ekko's major spikes are level 3 for Q-W-E combo, level 6 Ekko R, and first AP burst item.
Respect Ekko's level 6 R as a safety and burst reset that can turn trades.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure by farming safely and using Q to absorb poke until level 6.
Post-6, use R to engage short trades and side pressure while preserving mana for escape.
Punish Ekko's missed Ekko W stun or Ekko Q poke cooldowns to gain lane control and scale safely.