Rammus vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rammus vs Ekko

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Rammus relies on gank pressure and taunt lockdown to punish Ekko's scaling and mobility before he hits item spikes.
Avoid extended early fights as Rammus's slower clear and low invade resistance make him vulnerable to Ekko's faster AP burst and mobility.
Focus on cross-map plays and lanes with AD carries to maximize Rammus's anti-AD scaling and gank threat.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing toward AD-heavy lanes and punish Ekko when he overextends or misses (Q) and (W) setup.
Use early ganks with (Q) and (E) to force Ekko off camps before he reaches level 6 and gains (R) safety.
Avoid direct river fights early; instead, track Ekko's path and counter-gank when lanes have priority or Ekko commits to ganks.

Danger windows

Early levels 1-3 when Ekko's faster clear and level 3 combo can punish Rammus's slower clear and low invade resistance.
Isolated river fights before Rammus reaches key armor thresholds or before Ekko uses (R).
Forced smite fights on dragon or Rift Herald when Ekko can use (W) zone control and (R) to escape or reset.

Early game

Start with a three or four-camp clear aimed at lanes with priority or overextended enemies to set up early ganks.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support and prevent Ekko from freely farming or setting up (W).
Ward defensively against Ekko's fast clear and early level 3 combo to avoid getting counter-invaded or caught in river skirmishes.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Rammus's taunt (E) and engage (Q), enabling stronger ganks before Ekko's level 6.
Rammus's scaling into late game with armor and taunt becomes crucial against Ekko's AP burst.
Respect Ekko's level 6 (R) for defensive resets and avoid forcing fights when (R) is available.

Win conditions

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