Shaco vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Shaco vs Ekko

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Shaco's early game pressure and deceptive paths allow aggressive camp steals and surprise ganks before Ekko hits level 6.
Prioritize disrupting Ekko's scaling by denying his jungle camps and controlling river entrances with boxes.
This matchup favors snowballing through early aggression and trap control over prolonged scaling fights.

Jungle Plan

Use early clears with box setups to maintain fast tempo and create opportunities to invade Ekko's jungle before level 6.
Contest first Scuttle only when your lanes have priority to avoid losing key fights to Ekko's mobility and (W) zone.
Focus on counter-jungling and surprise ganks using (Q) invisibility and clone to exploit Ekko's reliance on setup and cooldowns.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 where (W) stun and (E) mobility can punish overextensions.
Be cautious during forced smite fights around dragon or Herald when Ekko can use (R) to reset or escape.
Retreat from counter-invades if Ekko's lanes have priority or his ultimate is available to prevent lethal trades.

Early game

Start with a clear route that enables early level 2 or 3 gank or invade cheese to capitalize on Shaco's early pressure.
Set boxes around river entrances before dragon or Void Grubs to secure vision and control.
Avoid direct river fights unless nearby lanes have priority to reduce risk of (W) stun and (R) escape.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Shaco's full gank and invade combo; use this to aggressively pressure Ekko before his (W) stun combo is reliable.
Ekko's level 6 (R) grants him a strong defensive reset; track this cooldown to avoid risky all-ins and punish after it's spent.
Shaco's early box setups and clone provide strong objective control and skirmish disruption before Ekko completes his first AP item.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle pressure and camp steals into dragon and Rift Herald control by using boxes to zone and disrupt enemy entry.
Use (Q) invisibility and clone to create unpredictable gank angles, snowball lanes, and deny Ekko free farm.
Maintain river vision and trap control to force Ekko into unfavorable fights and scale denial before mid-game teamfights.