Karthus vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Karthus vs Ekko

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize full clears and avoid early fights to protect your jungle tempo against Ekko's early pressure.
Focus on scaling through fast clears and use (R) to impact fights globally once available.

Jungle Plan

Full clear camps efficiently and only contest Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to support.
Counter-gank Ekko's early river moves by tracking his pathing and pinging lanes for assistance.
Use your faster clear speed to reach first item spikes and secure objectives with vision control before Ekko can respond.

Danger windows

Early invade windows around level 3 when Ekko can use his (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to force fights.
Isolated river fights without lane priority are risky due to Ekko's mobility and (W) stun setup.
Objective setups without vision are dangerous since Ekko can use (R) to reset fights or escape.

Early game

Start with a full clear path to maximize level and item timing before contesting river.
Avoid early river skirmishes unless your lanes have clear priority and can assist in counter-ganks.
Use wards to track Ekko's path and avoid his level 3 pressure and gank angles.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks global damage that lets you finish fights remotely; use it after enemies commit or drop low.
First AP item boosts your clear speed and objective damage; cycle camps quickly to arrive at fights first.
Respect Ekko's level 3 combo and level 6 (R) for his burst and escape potential; avoid extended fights during these windows.

Win conditions

Convert your faster clear tempo into early item spikes and secure vision around dragon and Rift Herald.
Use (R) to finish low-health enemies after skirmishes and influence fights across the map.
Deny Ekko's scaling by punishing his jungle camps and forcing him off objectives when your lanes have priority.