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How to Win Ekko vs Zac Counter MatchupEkko is in the s tier of champions

Ekko vs Zac

How to Beat Zac as Ekko in LoLEkko is in the s tier of champions
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How to Beat Zac as Ekko

based on 4,277 Ekko vs Zac matchups
Win Rate
48.2 %
K/D/A
2.35
Pick Rate
2.4 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We at MOBA Champion analyze millions of ranked LoL games each week. In our dataset, Ekko battled Zac 4277 times. Having so many matchups for Ekko vs Zac gives us confidence in our ability to provide useful stats and a solid build to counter Zac. This particular pairing is fairly rare. Ekko encounters Zac in only 2.4% of his matches.

Ekko vs Zac Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Ekko has done a poor job of countering Zac. Normally, he wins a lowly 48.2% of games the champs oppose one another in. In Ekko against Zac rounds, Ekko’s side is 0.0% more likely to earn first blood. This implies that he probably will be able to get first blood versus Zac.

Best Ekko vs Zac 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 BaneNashor's Tooth

Optional Items

Zhonya's HourglassStormsurgeShadowflameHextech Rocketbelt

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 ForceHealth Scaling
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
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Guide to Countering Zac as Ekko

Tips for Playing as Ekko against Zac

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 Zac

Kill all of Zac's bloblets when he splits apart to stop him from reforming.

Silences, stuns, roots and knockups will all interrupt Zac when he is charging Elastic Slingshot.

Zac heals from the goo that separates from him. You can crush the goo pieces by stepping on them.

Ekko vs Zac Counter Stats

Ekko Image
Win Rate
48.2 %
VS
Win Rate
51.8 %
Zac Image
7.5
< Kills >
4.7
6
< Deaths >
4.8
6.6
< Assists >
11.1
1.72
< Killing Sprees >
1.09
105
< Minions Killed >
60
0.76
< Dragons Killed >
1
0.46
< Inhibitors >
0.44
2,412
< Physical Damage >
1,470
18,530
< Magic Damage >
15,139
1,507
< True Damage >
1,086
22,450
< Damage Dealt >
17,696
31,186
< Damage Taken >
41,035
12,252
< Gold Earned >
10,787
1.83
< Towers >
1.52
0.17
< Baron Takedowns >
0.25
11,473
< Total Healing >
43,620
13,994
< Experience >
13,157
19
< Vision Score >
23
7
< Wards Placed >
8
382
< Time Dealing CC >
448

How to Counter Zac with Ekko in LoL

The stats shown here clarify several significant Ekko vs. Zac counter stats that can help us realize the differences between this pair of champions. Ekko’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Zac’s KDA ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Ekko may be more central to his team's team fighting capacity than Zac..

Ekko often has a slightly larger longest killing spree than his foe does. Typically, he takes less damage than Zac. This commonly reflects different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also show that the one champ has less mobility and thus is unable to escape further damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Ekko and Zac

Damage Types Compared

Ekko
Zac
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Ekko
Zac

Who is Better, Ekko or Zac?

Both LoL champs are great champions. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Ekko usually loses when trying to fight Zac, with a 48.2% win rate. As a result, Ekko makes a poor counter to Zac.

While Ekko does have a lower winrate compared to Zac, when facing one another, Ekko also has a greater learning curve that makes him a more difficult character to learn and master. You should be careful when picking Ekko into Zacas his relative depth means that you may not be able to unleash his full potential without a lot of practice beforehand.

Additionally, Ekko has some amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Zac. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when facing champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there is not one best champion in League of Legends, in Ekko vs Zac matchups, Zac is the better champ with a lower win rate, similar champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during teamfights.

Ekko is a somewhat poor counter for Zac. You will do well by focussing your gameplay on maximizing your gold and cs and clearing objectives. If you can do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Ekko against Zac.

Additional Information for Ekko Players

How We Calculated Our Ekko vs Zac Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Zac as Ekko, we analyzed 4,277 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 Zac 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

To truly master Ekko to counter Zac during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to learn a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you listen to the build and tips displayed above, you should increase your win rate by a lot and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Ekko often picks up more CS as Zac. Champs who typically don't take much CS usualy don't require much CS to be effective, such as supports. They are capable of scaling properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically have to have many items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the values shown here to do well.

The most crucial items to have in your Ekko versus Zac build include Rabadon's Deathcap, Lich Bane, and Nashor's Tooth. When Ekko bought at least these three items in his build, he performed a lot better against Zac than with most other common item sets. In fact, Ekko had an average winrate of 48.2% battling Zac with this counter build.

To have the best probability of beating Zac as Ekko, you should equip the Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Eyeball Collection, Treasure Hunter, Absolute Focus, and Gathering Storm runes from the Domination and Sorcery rune sets. Out of all the rune combinations players picked for Ekko vs Zac battles, this composite of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes gave a 48.2% winrate overall.

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