Yasuo Mid has an advantage against Ekko (51.5% win rate) based on 788 games. The matchup leans toward Yasuo.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Yasuo Mid vs Ekko Mid in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 58.3% in this matchup.
Yasuo dominates the meta (1st most popular, 8.7% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Ekko (3.0% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Optimize for consistency: Lethal Tempo paired with Triumph (60.4% win rate, 1.8% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Blade of The Ruined King > Immortal Shieldbow > Infinity Edge with Berserker's Greaves delivers 58.3% win rate against Ekko.
Lane dominance: Yasuo not only wins the matchup but crushes CS (7.79/min vs 5.99 for Ekko). This 1.80 CS/min advantage generates significant gold leads that compound your already favorable position. Quality over quantity: Yasuo wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (674 vs 712/min), the 51.5% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Yasuo wins the matchup (51.5%) despite a lower KDA (1.60 vs 2.30). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
While statistically Yasuo is slightly stronger than Ekko in the mid lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Yasuo deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Ekko deals primarily magic damage (79.31%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Yasuo is higher farming statistics (ranked 4th among role champions) (versus 50th for Ekko), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.3 versus 1.6) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Yasuo player to maintain constant pressure on Ekko, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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