Ekko vs Xerath MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ekko vs Xerath

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ekko is a scaling assassin with low early lane pressure who wants to avoid prolonged poke and set up short trades with Q, E, and W stun.
Deny Xerath's passive scaling by forcing close trades and punishing his immobility and reliance on skillshots.

Trading pattern

Use Q and E for quick burst trades, then disengage using your passive movement speed before Xerath can retaliate.
Punish Xerath when he misses Xerath E or is forced to back off charging Xerath Q.
Set up W stun carefully to turn trades in your favor, but avoid committing if it misses or Xerath can counterpoke.

Danger windows

Before level 6, you are vulnerable to Xerath's poke and stun, so avoid overextending.
Be cautious when Xerath has Xerath E available as it is his key self-peel and stun tool.
Avoid trading when Xerath is charging Xerath Q or has full mana to poke aggressively.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Ekko is vulnerable to Xerath's poke and stun.
Use minion waves to approach safely and look for level 3 to unlock your full Q-W-E burst combo.
Respect Xerath E stun and Xerath Q charge to avoid taking heavy poke early.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 3 unlocks your full Q-W-E combo; Level 6 gives R for safety and burst reset; first completed AP burst item boosts kill potential.
Respect Xerath's level 6 R for long-range follow-up and his first completed mana/AP item power spike.

Win conditions

Use short trades with Q and E, and a well-timed W stun to punish Xerath's immobility and skillshot reliance.
Use R to dodge key poke and reset fights, especially after level 6.
Deny Xerath a calm scaling lane by forcing close trades and punishing missed Xerath E or Xerath Q opportunities.