Riven vs Ekko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Riven vs Ekko

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Riven should leverage her early agency to pressure Ekko and deny his scaling by forcing trades before he hits key power spikes.
Maintain medium lane pressure by using cooldown sequencing and mobility to control the wave and prevent Ekko from safely farming or setting up trades.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades with (E) shield, chain (Q) and (W) to lock Ekko down, then disengage before your cooldowns expire.
Punish Ekko when he misses his (Q) or wastes (W) setup by committing to quick burst combos.
Avoid trading when your mobility or stun is on cooldown, as Ekko can retaliate or disengage with his (E) and (W).

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) stun is ready and positioned well, as it can turn trades against you.
Avoid extended trades when your (Q) or (E) are on cooldown, as Ekko can punish your reduced mobility.
Respect (R) ultimate window, which allows him to dodge your burst and reset fights; hold key cooldowns for this phase.

Early game

Aggressively pressure Ekko before level 6 when he has lower agency and lacks his ultimate safety.
Use your shield (E) and crowd control (W) to win short trades, especially when (W) stun is down or not activated.
Avoid extended fights after using your mobility cooldowns; reset and look for cooldown advantages to re-engage.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to convert chip damage into lethal all-ins; bait (W) or disengage before committing.
First haste/damage item spike allows more frequent trades; use this to contest wave control and punish Ekko's cooldowns.
Respect Ekko's level 3 combo unlock and level 6 (R) ultimate as windows where he can turn fights or escape.

Win conditions

Snowball by punishing Ekko's cooldowns with quick, precise (Q)-(W)-(E) combos and shield trades.
Deny Ekko safe scaling by maintaining lane pressure and forcing him to use (W) defensively.
Use your level 6 (R) all-in window to secure kills or force Ekko out of lane, then leverage side-lane pressure to snowball the game.