Use Taliyah's faster clear speed to reach river first and secure early Scuttle control before Ekko can leverage his mobility.
Prioritize pathing through jungle choke points to trap Ekko with (W) and (E), avoiding open-space duels where his mobility excels.
Jungle Plan
Secure river vision and control to set up ganks that force Ekko into (W)+(E) zones, maximizing gank threat.
Use (R) to create numbers advantages around dragon and Rift Herald, cutting off Ekko's escape paths.
Counter-jungle when Ekko shows on opposite side or after his (R) is down, leveraging Taliyah's clear speed and zone control to deny his scaling.
Danger windows
Be vulnerable during early clears when (W) and (E) are on cooldown; Ekko can exploit Taliyah's limited escape options then.
Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 where Ekko can use (W) setup and (E) mobility to outmaneuver and burst down.
Respect (R) availability as it grants him a reset and heal, making forced fights or smite contests risky when active.
Early game
Start with a full clear to maximize worked ground and maintain flexibility for early river moves or counter-invades.
Contest first Scuttle only when allied lanes have priority to reduce risk of Ekko's counter-ganks.
Avoid early open-jungle fights; funnel Ekko into terrain where (W)+(E) can punish his dashes.
Power spikes
Level 6 unlocks (R), greatly increasing map pressure and gank potential; use this window to force picks or objective control before (R) is available.
First completed mage item boosts (Q) poke and wave control, enabling safer river moves and more confident objective contests.
Level 3 grants access to (Q)+(W)+(E) combo; hold (W) and (E) to punish Ekko's dashes rather than forcing early trades.
Win conditions
Convert superior clear speed and worked ground usage into early river vision and Scuttle dominance to deny Ekko safe pathing.
Trap Ekko in jungle choke points with (W)+(E) during counter-jungling or ganks to force him into unfavorable fights.
Translate mid-game map pressure from (R) roams into securing dragon and Rift Herald, leveraging Taliyah's objective control to snowball team advantage.
Tip: For Taliyah vs Ekko, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.
