Use Nunu & Willump's high early game pressure and fast clear to force repeated ganks and objective starts before Ekko scales.
Prioritize objective control and river vision to deny Ekko's mid-game skirmish and pick potential.
Avoid isolated duels with Ekko; rely on (W) angles and lane CC to create numbers advantages for ganks and fights.
Jungle Plan
Path to gank lanes where (W) can be fogged for surprise engages and convert flashes into immediate dragon or Herald attempts.
Fight for river control and first Scuttle only when lanes can move first, then use (Q) plus Smite to secure objectives quickly.
Track Ekko's position to counter-gank his early pressure and avoid direct fights before level 6 unless you have lane CC support.
Danger windows
Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Ekko can stun with (W) and dash with (E) to burst or escape.
Be cautious during forced objective setups where Ekko's mobility and (R) can reset fights, especially if lanes lack priority.
Respect Ekko's level 6 (R) window as a strong defensive and burst tool; hold key CC and avoid overcommitting until it's spent.
Early game
Start with a full clear using (Q) to maintain health and tempo, then look to gank lanes with lane CC or follow-up flashes.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Ekko's counter-ganks or mobility escapes.
Avoid early invades unless Ekko shows on the opposite side and lanes can assist; otherwise, focus on fast clears and early dragon setups.
Power spikes
First dragon or Herald spawn: use (Q) plus Smite to force early objectives when lanes have priority or Ekko is on the opposite side.
Level 6: layer (R) after (W) or allied CC to maximize zone control and punish enemies caught in your CC chain.
Ekko level 3 unlocks (Q)-(W)-(E) combo; respect his early burst but punish if he misses (Q) or (W) setup.
Win conditions
Convert successful early ganks into immediate dragon or Rift Herald starts using (Q) plus Smite for secure control.
Use (W) for surprise gank angles and coordinate with lanes that have CC to chain lockdowns and force Ekko out of the jungle.
Deny Ekko free farm and scaling by maintaining river vision, contesting Scuttle, and pressuring opposite-side objectives to force him into reactive plays.
Tip: For Nunu & Willump vs Ekko, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.
