Rammus vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Rammus into Ekkomedium

Overview

Prioritize pathing toward AD-heavy lanes and punish Ekko when he misses or setup.
Use early ganks with rolling engage and taunt before Ekko hits level 6.
Avoid direct river fights early; track Ekko's path and counter-gank when lanes have priority or Ekko commits.

Levels 1-3 when Ekko's faster clear and level 3 combo can punish your slower clear and low invade resistance.
Isolated river fights before you reach armor thresholds or before Ekko uses .
Forced smite fights on dragon or Rift Herald when Ekko can zone with and escape with .

Start with a three or four-camp clear aimed at overextended lanes for early gank pressure.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to prevent Ekko's setup with .
Ward defensively against Ekko's fast clear and level 3 combo to avoid counter-invades.

Level 3 unlocks taunt and engage, enabling stronger ganks before Ekko's level 6.
Rammus's late-game armor and taunt scaling become crucial against Ekko's AP burst.
Respect Ekko's level 6 for defensive resets and avoid forcing fights while it's available.

Convert early gank pressure into dragon and Rift Herald control with lane priority.
Deny Ekko free farm by invading camps when he's spotted on the opposite side or after he uses .
Use taunt lockdown on key AD carries in teamfights to leverage your anti-AD scaling and enable carries to follow up.

Tactical tip

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