Ekko vs Zoe MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ekko vs Zoe

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ekko is a scaling AP assassin who relies on short trades with Q and E, using W to stun and R for safety or resets.
Zoe has strong early lane pressure and poke with Zoe E and Zoe Q, so Ekko must avoid giving her free poke and deny her setup opportunities.

Trading pattern

Trade quickly using Q and E for burst, then disengage with your passive movement speed to avoid Zoe's counterpoke.
Punish Zoe after she misses Zoe E or uses Zoe R poorly by engaging with W to stun and follow up with burst.
Avoid engaging if your W stun setup is likely to fail, as you will take return damage from Zoe's poke.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Zoe's Zoe E is off cooldown and she can land her sleep setup, as it leads to high burst damage.
Avoid committing to trades if your W stun is not ready or likely to miss, as Zoe can punish your aggression.
Before level 6, you are vulnerable to Zoe's poke and burst, so play defensively and avoid all-ins.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Zoe's poke and sleep setup with Zoe E can punish you heavily.
Use minion waves to block Zoe's Zoe E and look for short Q + E trades when Zoe E is on cooldown.
Focus on farming safely and look for level 3 to unlock your full Q-W-E combo threat.

Power spikes

Respect Zoe's level 6 spike with Zoe R for extended poke angles and burst potential.
Your level 3 unlock of Q-W-E combo greatly increases your short trade threat.
Your level 6 R gives you safety and burst reset, allowing you to play more aggressively post-6.

Win conditions

Use short trades with Q and E combined with well-timed W stuns to burst Zoe quickly and disengage before she can retaliate.
Punish Zoe's missed Zoe E and poor Zoe R usage by engaging aggressively to deny her lane pressure.
Reach level 6 and item power spikes to leverage your R for safety and reset, enabling stronger all-ins and lane dominance.