Ryze vs Ekko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze vs Ekko

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Ryze is a scaling mage with medium lane pressure who must manage mana carefully to safely farm and punish Ekko's all-in attempts.
Avoid giving Ekko easy setups for his W stun by controlling spacing and wave state to deny his short trades.

Trading pattern

Use E to mark Ekko and follow up with Q, holding W to root Ekko if he commits with E for short trades.
Punish Ekko when his Ekko W is on cooldown or missed, as his stun threat is removed.
Avoid stepping into Ekko's range without mana for multiple spell rotations to prevent being burst down.

Danger windows

Ekko's W stun setup is a key danger; avoid engaging when his W is ready and positioned.
When Ekko R is available, he can dodge damage and reset fights, so play cautiously.
Be wary when low on mana or W is down, as Ekko can exploit these windows for burst trades.

Early game

Prioritize safe farming and use E and Q to poke when Ekko's W is down or missed.
Avoid extended trades without W ready, as Ekko's E mobility and W stun can punish overextensions.
Pressure the wave to limit Ekko's roam opportunities and punish his lower early game agency.

Power spikes

Ryze's first mana/AP item significantly boosts his sustained damage and trading potential.
Ryze's level 6 R enables impactful map plays and coordinated rotations.
Respect Ekko's level 3 unlock of Q-W-E burst combo and level 6 Ekko R for all-in threat and survivability.

Win conditions

Scale safely by farming and using spell rotations to chip Ekko down while avoiding his burst windows.
Control the wave to deny Ekko easy W setups and create opportunities to punish his cooldowns.
Use R to assist side pressure or roams, turning lane control into map advantages.