Ivern vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ivern vs Ekko

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Ivern's unique camp marking and buff-sharing to deny Ekko jungle tempo without direct duels.
Focus on utility scaling and protecting carries to outvalue Ekko's burst and mobility.
Avoid early isolated fights; play around lanes that can follow up on (Q) root and Daisy (R) engage.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize unusual pathing to pick camps safely and share buffs with teammates who can capitalize on your CC and shields.
Fight for Scuttle and dragon setups only when lane priority supports counter-ganking Ekko's early pressure.
Use vision and tempo resets to track Ekko's pathing and counter-invade after his first clear to deny his scaling.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 where Ekko's mobility and (W) stun can punish.
Be cautious contesting objectives when Ekko has lane priority and can set up (W) zones for picks.
Watch for Ekko's all-in attempts immediately after his (R) cooldown resets or when you are low health clearing camps.

Early game

Start with a safe clear and use marked camps to delay Ekko's jungle pathing and force inefficient routes.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support and prevent (W) setup.
Avoid early river fights before level 6 to prevent Ekko's mobility and (R) from punishing isolated Ivern.

Power spikes

Ivern's utility and Daisy (R) scale well into late game; leverage this to protect carries and control objectives.
Respect Ekko's level 3 unlock of (Q)-(W)-(E) combo as a strong burst and stun threat; avoid giving him spacing to engage.
Track Ekko's level 6 (R) for defensive resets and all-in potential; use this timing to force fights when (R) is down.

Win conditions

Use creative jungle routing and camp marking to deny Ekko's farm and force inefficient clears.
Coordinate with shield and CC-heavy lanes to maximize (Q) root and Daisy (R) knockup for ganks and counter-ganks.
Leverage superior utility scaling to control dragon and Rift Herald fights, enabling your team to secure objectives and teamfight advantages.