Ekko vs Qiyana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ekko vs Qiyana

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ekko is a scaling AP assassin who wants to use short trades and W stuns to control Qiyana's burst potential.
Avoid giving Qiyana free access to terrain or brush that empower her element swaps and R threat.

Trading pattern

Use Q and E for short burst trades and disengage quickly to avoid Qiyana's retaliation if your W stun misses.
Punish Qiyana when she uses E without lethal threat or escape path by counter-engaging with your burst.
Respect Qiyana's element choice as it changes her Qiyana Q threat and avoid trading near terrain when her R is available.

Danger windows

Avoid extended trades or all-ins before level 6 when Qiyana's burst and mobility are stronger.
Respect Qiyana's R terrain stun when fighting near walls, brush, or river.
Be cautious if your W stun misses or your Q-E combo fails, as Qiyana can punish aggressively.

Early game

Play cautiously before level 6 as Qiyana has medium early agency and can punish missed Q or E trades.
Use Q and E for quick trades and back off before Qiyana commits with her element-enhanced Qiyana E.
Keep wave control to deny Qiyana easy access to terrain for her R and element setup.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 3 unlocks your Q-W-E combo and E dash for trades; Level 6 R for safety and burst reset; first AP burst item.
Respect Qiyana's level 3 unlock of her Q-W-E element setup and E dash for burst trades.
Respect Qiyana's level 6 Qiyana R which is strongest near terrain and river fights.

Win conditions

Win by landing W stuns to enable your burst combo and disengage safely with E and R.
Deny Qiyana access to terrain and brush to limit her R impact and element advantage.
Use your scaling and burst after level 6 and item spikes to punish Qiyana's cooldowns and force favorable short trades.