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Hecarim vs Ekko

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How to Beat Ekko as Hecarim

based on 4,585 Hecarim vs Ekko matchups
Win Rate
47.9 %
K/D/A
2.48
Pick Rate
4.8 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We produce our counter statistics from the millions of recently rated LoL rounds that we review each and every week. Our guide on how to beat Ekko as Hecarim resulted from an examination of 4585 ranked games where both champions fought each other. This matchup is relatively uncommon. Hecarim is forced to battle against Ekko in only 4.8% of his games.

Hecarim vs Ekko Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Hecarim has done a dismal job of countering Ekko. On average, he wins a lowly 47.9% of games the champs fight one another in. In Hecarim vs Ekko rounds, Hecarim’s team is 0.0% more likely to earn first blood, implying that he probably will be able to get first blood versus Ekko.

Best Hecarim vs Ekko Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Gustwalker HatchlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
PickaxeCaulfield's Warhammer

Core Hecarim Items

~22 Mins
Serylda's GrudgeProfane HydraOpportunity

Optional Items

Youmuu's GhostbladeSterak's GageBlack CleaverMuramana

Summoner Spells

summonerhaste summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Hecarim to level upq
>
Second ability for Hecarim to level upw
>
Last skill for Hecarim to max oute

Runes

SorceryPhase RushNimbus CloakCelerityWaterwalking
PrecisionTriumphLegend: Tenacity
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
Hecarim's passive ability p
Hecarim's q ability q
Hecarim's w ability w
Hecarim's e ability e
Hecarim's ultimate ability r
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Q
2
W
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Q
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E
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Q
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R
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Q
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Guide to Countering Ekko as Hecarim

Tips for Playing as Hecarim against Ekko

Devastating Charge deals more damage based on the distance traveled. Try using Onslaught of Shadows or Summoner Spells such as Ghost or Flash to maximize this damage.

Spirit of Dread restores Health when nearby enemies take damage, including damage dealt by allies. Cast this during a large fight to maximize Hecarim's survivability.

Advice to Win Against Ekko

The second hit of Timewinder does more damage than the first; try to avoid it.

Ekko is significantly weaker when his ultimate is down. Watch for the trail he leaves behind to determine if Chronobreak is available.

Ekko's stun zone takes 3 seconds to arm. Watch for the image he creates on cast and try to guess where the zone was placed.

Hecarim vs Ekko Counter Stats

Hecarim Image
Win Rate
47.9 %
VS
Win Rate
52.1 %
Ekko Image
7
< Kills >
7.7
6.1
< Deaths >
5.8
8.1
< Assists >
6.4
1.58
< Killing Sprees >
1.75
35
< Minions Killed >
102
1.51
< Dragons Killed >
0.8
0.35
< Inhibitors >
0.48
15,140
< Physical Damage >
2,408
2,749
< Magic Damage >
17,747
777
< True Damage >
1,032
18,667
< Damage Dealt >
21,187
41,236
< Damage Taken >
30,643
12,230
< Gold Earned >
12,210
1.16
< Towers >
1.86
0.35
< Baron Takedowns >
0.18
21,431
< Total Healing >
11,399
14,144
< Experience >
14,030
19
< Vision Score >
19
5
< Wards Placed >
7
230
< Time Dealing CC >
367

How to Counter Ekko with Hecarim in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here feature several strategic Hecarim versus Ekko matchup statistics that may help you grasp the differences and similarities between the pair. Hecarim’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Ekko’s KDA ratio of NaN, highlighting that Hecarim may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Ekko..

Hecarim normally has a similar longest kill spree as his enemy does. On average, he takes more damage than Ekko. This often reflects different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also illustrate that the champion with higher health has less mobility and thus is unable to kite away from further harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Hecarim and Ekko

Damage Types Compared

Hecarim
Ekko
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Hecarim
Ekko

Who is Better, Hecarim or Ekko?

Both LoL champions are great. Both have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Hecarim usually loses when trying to fight Ekko, with a 47.9% win rate. Thus, Hecarim makes a bad counter for Ekko.

While Hecarim does have a lower win rate compared to Ekko, when facing one another, Hecarim also has a lower difficulty level that makes him a less time consuming champ to pick up and master. You should expect to face a difficult match when picking Hecarim into Ekko.

Furthermore, Hecarim has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Ekko. This often makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when facing champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there is not a single best champion in League of Legends, in Hecarim vs Ekko matchups, Ekko is the better champ with a lower win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allied champions during late stage team fights.

Hecarim is a terribly counter for Ekko. Make sure you focus your gameplay on keeping up your gold income and clearing objectives. If you are able to do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Hecarim against Ekko.

Additional Information for Hecarim Players

How We Calculated Our Hecarim vs Ekko Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Ekko as Hecarim, we analyzed 4,585 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Ekko as Hecarim comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To learn all of the intricacies of Hecarim in order to counter Ekko during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you listen to the build and tips displayed here, you will increase your win rate significantly and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Hecarim on average racks up less CS as Ekko. Champions who typically don't acquire much CS usualy don't have to have much CS to be valuable teammates, such as sup champs. They are able to scale well off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically require a lot of items to be effective. In either case, try to exceed the values reported here to do well.

The best items to prioritize in your Hecarim versus Ekko build consist of Serylda's Grudge, Profane Hydra, and Opportunity. When Hecarim incorporated at least these three pieces in his build, he performed a lot better countering Ekko than with most other common item sets. In fact, Hecarim boasted an average win rate of 47.9% when countering Ekko with this build.

To have the greatest chance of annihilating Ekko as Hecarim, Hecarim players should use the Phase Rush, Nimbus Cloak, Celerity, Waterwalking, Triumph, and Legend: Tenacity runes from the Sorcery and Precision rune sets. Out of all the rune builds players chose for Hecarim vs Ekko matchups, this order of runes resulted in the best win rate. In fact, these runes provided a 47.9% win rate overall.

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