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Zed vs Ekko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Ekko

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zed is a high-agency assassin looking to pressure Ekko early and punish his delayed setups.
Focus on denying Ekko's scaling by maintaining lane pressure and forcing short trades on your terms.

Trading pattern

Trade with W + E for guaranteed damage, finish with Q, and use R for all-in when Ekko's Ekko W is down.
Respect Ekko W delay; if it misses, capitalize with your full combo.
Avoid engaging if you miss W or Ekko E + Ekko Q combo, as you become vulnerable to countertrades.

Danger windows

Avoid all-ins before level 3 when Zed is weak and Ekko can punish missed abilities.
Respect Ekko W stun setup; engage only if you can dodge or bait it.
Be wary of Ekko R usage to escape or turn fights, especially after you commit your combo.

Early game

Use level 1-2 to farm safely and avoid Ekko's poke; Zed is vulnerable before level 3.
At level 3, unlock W-E-Q combo to trade aggressively before Ekko's stun setup completes.
Punish Ekko if he misses Ekko Q or Ekko W activation delay to force him out of lane.

Power spikes

Zed's major spikes: level 3 for W-E-Q combo, level 6 R, and first lethality item.
Ekko's spikes to respect: level 3 for Q-W-E trade pattern with stun threat, level 6 Ekko R.
Post-level 6, be cautious of Ekko R as a defensive tool and burst reset.

Win conditions

Use your superior early game pressure and mobility to deny Ekko safe scaling.
Punish Ekko's missed Ekko W or Ekko Q by all-inning with W-E-Q combo and R.
Aim to burst Ekko before he can activate his defensive tools and reset with Ekko R.

Tip: For Zed vs Ekko, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup