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Ekko vs Syndra

How to Beat Syndra as Ekko in LoLEkko is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Syndra as Ekko

based on 4,502 Ekko vs Syndra matchups
Win Rate
53.6 %
K/D/A
2.55
Pick Rate
2.5 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We calculate our counter stats from the millions of ranked League games that we evaluate every week. This guide on how to beat Syndra as Ekko came out of an examination of 4502 ranked games where both champs battled each other. This counter matchup is somewhat rare. Ekko encounters Syndra in only 2.5% of his rounds.

Ekko vs Syndra Matchup Summary

Ekko has done a good job of countering Syndra. Normally, he wins a whopping 53.6% of the time the champions clash against each other in. In Ekko versus Syndra matches, Ekko’s side is 0.1% more likely to gain first blood. This implies that he most likely will get first blood against Syndra.

Best Ekko vs Syndra Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Dark SealHextech Alternator

Core Ekko Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapLich BaneStormsurge

Optional Items

Void StaffHextech RocketbeltShadowflameZhonya's Hourglass

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Ekko to level upq
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Second ability for Ekko to level upe
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Last skill for Ekko to max outw

Runes

DominationElectrocuteSudden ImpactEyeball CollectionTreasure Hunter
SorceryAbsolute FocusGathering Storm
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
Ekko's passive ability p
Ekko's q ability q
Ekko's w ability w
Ekko's e ability e
Ekko's ultimate ability r
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Q
2
E
3
W
4
Q
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Q
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R
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Q
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Guide to Countering Syndra as Ekko

Tips for Playing as Ekko against Syndra

Chronobreak is a potent escape tool, but it can also be quite powerful when used offensively. Don't underestimate its damage potential.

If you can proc Z-Drive Resonance on an enemy champion, it's worth taking risks to do so. The bonus Move Speed makes it easy to escape.

Phase Dive's dash is a great tool for setting up Ekko's other abilities. Use it to get double hits with Timewinder or get into position to detonate Parallel Convergence.

Advice to Win Against Syndra

Get boots early when playing against Syndra, they'll help you avoid many of her spells.

Attack Syndra after she's used Scatter the Weak, it has a long cooldown so she'll be vulnerable.

At max rank Syndra's spells gain bonus effects and change in appearance.

Ekko vs Syndra Counter Stats

Ekko Image
Win Rate
53.6 %
VS
Win Rate
46.4 %
Syndra Image
8.1
< Kills >
6.4
5.6
< Deaths >
5.8
6.2
< Assists >
6.5
1.82
< Killing Sprees >
1.46
113
< Minions Killed >
184
0.77
< Dragons Killed >
0.06
0.5
< Inhibitors >
0.44
2,316
< Physical Damage >
911
18,069
< Magic Damage >
20,466
986
< True Damage >
1,811
21,372
< Damage Dealt >
23,190
31,268
< Damage Taken >
18,006
12,629
< Gold Earned >
12,236
1.93
< Towers >
1.76
0.17
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
11,578
< Total Healing >
1,667
14,662
< Experience >
14,675
20
< Vision Score >
20
7
< Wards Placed >
10
364
< Time Dealing CC >
391

How to Counter Syndra with Ekko in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page highlight some valuable Ekko vs. Syndra counter stats that can help you understand the distinctions between this pair of champions. For instance, Ekko’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Syndra’s ratio of NaN, highlighting that Ekko may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Syndra..

Ekko typically has a slightly larger longest killing spree than his opponent does. On average, he receives more damage than Syndra. This is usually reflective of differing health capacities, yet it can also show that the champ with increased health has less mobility and thus is not able to kite away from additional damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Ekko and Syndra

Damage Types Compared

Ekko
Syndra
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Ekko
Syndra

Who is Better, Ekko or Syndra?

Both League of Legends champs are great champions. Both have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In League's current meta, Ekko usually wins when taking on Syndra, with a 53.6% win rate. As a result, Ekko makes a great counter to Syndra.

While Ekko does have a higher win rate than Syndra, when on opposite teams, Ekko also has a greater learning curve that makes him a more time consuming character to learn and master. You don't need to be too worried when picking Ekko into Syndraas his relative depth means you may not be able to unleash his full potential without a lot of practice beforehand.

Furthermore, Ekko also has some amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Syndra. This makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when fighting champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion in League of Legends, in Ekko vs Syndra matchups, Ekko is the better champ with a noticably higher win rate, similar champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during teamfights.

Ekko is a great counter for Syndra. Focus your play on maximizing your gold and cs and clearing objectives. If you are able to do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Ekko against Syndra.

Additional Information for Ekko Players

How We Calculated Our Ekko vs Syndra Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Syndra as Ekko, we analyzed 4,502 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 Syndra as Ekko 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

If you would like to learn all of the intricacies of Ekko in order to counter Syndra during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you mind the build and suggestions shown here, you should increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Ekko most often racks up less CS relative to Syndra. Champions who on average don't acquire much CS usualy don't require much CS to be valuable teammates, such as supports. These kinds of champions are able to scale well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, often require several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the values shown here to do well.

The best items to prioritize in your Ekko versus Syndra build include Rabadon's Deathcap, Lich Bane, and Stormsurge. When Ekko bought at least these three pieces in his build, he performed a lot better when fighting Syndra than with most other common builds. In fact, Ekko boasted an average win rate of 53.6% when playing against Syndra with this counter build.

To have the best likelihood of annihilating Syndra as Ekko, Ekko players should equip the Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Eyeball Collection, Treasure Hunter, Absolute Focus, and Gathering Storm runes from the Domination and Sorcery rune sets. Of all the runes players used for Ekko vs Syndra face-offs, this set of runes yielded the best win rate. In fact, these runes gave a 53.6% winrate overall.

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