Jarvan IV vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jarvan IV vs Ekko

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Jarvan IV's early gank pressure and reliable engage to create lane leads before Ekko reaches his level 6 power spike.
Focus on contesting river control and objectives early, leveraging your strong objective-start threat to deny Ekko's scaling opportunities.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing toward lanes with crowd control or immobile carries to maximize gank success before Ekko hits level 6.
Use early gank tempo to secure first dragon or Rift Herald instead of full clears, denying Ekko's scaling window.
Track Ekko's position and be ready to counter-gank his first pressure, especially around river and jungle entrances.

Danger windows

Respect (W) stun setup from fog and avoid fighting near it without lane priority or vision.
Avoid fights when (E)+(Q) is on cooldown, as your engage and escape options are significantly weakened.
Be cautious contesting objectives after Ekko hits level 6 and has (R) available, as he can dodge damage and reset fights.

Early game

Start with a path that enables level 2 or 3 ganks on overextended lanes to force Ekko's flash early.
Fight for first Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to support counter-ganks.
Avoid isolated early duels with Ekko when (E)+(Q) is down to prevent being punished by his mobility and burst.

Power spikes

At level 2-3, use (E)+(Q) to engage and force flashes or kills before Ekko unlocks his full combo.
At level 6, leverage (R) to trap Ekko or his teammates near objectives, denying smite and forcing committed fights.
Respect Ekko's level 3 combo and first AP item spike by avoiding extended trades and focusing on picks or objective control.

Win conditions

Convert early gank pressure into lane leads and use numbers advantage to secure dragons and Rift Herald.
Trap Ekko with (R) during objective fights to deny his smite and force favorable skirmishes.
Use vision and tracking to counter-jungle Ekko safely, denying his scaling and forcing him into unfavorable fights.