Nunu & Willump vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Nunu & Willump vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nunu & Willump into Ekkomedium

Overview

Use your fast clear with to maintain high tempo and threaten early ganks.
Prioritize river vision and objective control to deny Ekko's mid-game picks and skirmishes.
Avoid isolated duels; rely on angles and lane CC to create numbers advantages.

Jungle Plan

Path to gank lanes using fogged for surprise engages and flash follow-ups.
Fight for river control and first Scuttle only when lanes can move first, then secure objectives with plus Smite.
Track Ekko's position to counter-gank his early pressure and avoid direct fights before level 6 without lane CC support.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Ekko can stun with and dash with to burst or escape.
Be cautious during forced objective setups where Ekko's mobility and can reset fights, especially if lanes lack priority.
Respect Ekko's level 6 window; hold CC and avoid overcommitting until it's spent.

Early game

Start with a full clear using to sustain and keep tempo high.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Ekko's counter-ganks.
Avoid early invades unless Ekko is on opposite side and lanes can assist; focus on fast clears and early dragon setups.

Power spikes

First dragon or Herald spawn: use plus Smite to force early objectives when lanes have priority or Ekko is away.
Level 6: layer after or allied CC to maximize zone control and punish caught enemies.
Punish Ekko's level 3 combo if he misses or fails to set up properly.

Win conditions

Convert successful early ganks into immediate dragon or Rift Herald starts using plus Smite for secure control.
Use for surprise gank angles and coordinate with lanes that have CC to chain lockdowns.
Deny Ekko free farm and scaling by maintaining river vision, contesting Scuttle, and pressuring opposite-side objectives to force reactive plays.