Vi vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vi vs Ekko

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Vi's early game strength and lockdown make her a strong early river and jungle pressure threat against Ekko.
Prioritize aggressive pathing to contest river and force Ekko off camps before he hits level 6 and his ultimate safety.
This matchup is a snowball contest where Vi must leverage early picks to deny Ekko's scaling and objective control.

Jungle Plan

Full clear or three-camp into early river invade when lanes can follow to pressure Ekko’s path and contest Scuttle.
Track Ekko’s flash and ultimate cooldowns to time guaranteed post-6 picks with (R).
Use lane priority to force Ekko off dragon and Herald setups, then convert picks into objective control and vision dominance.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights when Ekko has (W) ready in fog, as his stun and mobility can turn fights.
Be cautious contesting objectives after Ekko reaches level 6 and has (R) available, as he can escape or reset fights.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights without lane priority increase risk; back off to avoid losing tempo or objectives.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear if nearby lanes have flash advantage to enable early ganks or river fights.
Fight for first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to deny Ekko passive proc and vision control.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 if Ekko has lane priority or (W) is set up in fog, as his mobility and stun can punish overcommitment.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Vi's full combo with (Q) knockback, increasing dueling and gank threat; use this to punish Ekko before he completes his combo.
Level 6 (R) lockdown is Vi's strongest spike; leverage it to secure picks before Ekko can safely use (R) to escape.
Ekko’s first completed AP burst item increases his threat; intensify pressure and deny farm before this point to delay his scaling.

Win conditions

Use early ganks and (Q) knockback to force Ekko off camps and deny his scaling.
Secure vision and control around dragon and Rift Herald to convert picks from (R) lockdown into objective advantages.
Track Ekko’s ultimate cooldown to engage confidently, snowballing leads through counter-jungling and coordinated team pressure.