Nasus vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nasus vs Ekko

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlled jungle clears and avoid early fights to safely reach scaling thresholds and stack (Q).
Secure side river vision and contest Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to reduce Ekko's early gank threat.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize safe farming and stacking (Q) over early skirmishes; use (W) only to punish Ekko's overextensions during ganks.
Use river control and vision to track Ekko's pathing and counter-gank when his early pressure targets side lanes.
Focus on setting up Rift Herald and Dragon when Ekko is spotted on the opposite side or after he expends (R) to capitalize on his reduced mobility.

Danger windows

Early jungle clears below 50% health expose you to risky counter-invades and forced smite fights.
Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 and item spikes as Ekko's mobility and burst dominate these.
Beware (W) stun setup and (R) reset windows where you can be burst if caught without (R) or (W) ready.

Early game

Start with a full clear to maximize (Q) stacks and delay early river contests until level 3-4.
Avoid invading Ekko early as his mobility and (R) make him hard to punish before your power spikes.
Contest first Scuttle Crab only if your lanes have priority and Ekko is visible on the opposite side of the map.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) grants durability and extended fight potential; hold ground and punish Ekko if he commits.
High (Q) stacks turn you into a potent duelist; pressure side lanes to force Ekko into unfavorable extended fights.
Respect Ekko's level 3 (Q)-(W)-(E) combo unlock by avoiding forced fights before your key item spikes.

Win conditions

Convert stacked (Q) damage and (R) durability into side-lane pressure forcing Ekko into extended fights he can't win.
Use superior scaling and vision control around Dragon and Rift Herald to deny Ekko safe objective setups.
Track (R) cooldown to time counter-ganks and objective contests when his escape is down, maximizing your dueling advantage.