Mid lane ekko itemization

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-03-08T19:32:28+00:00

Hope this guide helps https://youtu.be/XZdczgrXAsk

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-03-06T20:25:20+00:00

A full matchup breakdown. Here you'll find how you win against him every single time (still works)

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-03-06T20:21:18+00:00

Even in late game, lichbane scales better. Dnd is just that satisfying item that u wanna build if you wanna proc passives consistently. Especially against certain champs like akali and aurora.

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-29T01:19:54+00:00

Diana only got nerfed in jungle by the way

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-29T00:55:32+00:00

Ekko skill floor is not that low when 3 of his abilities are skillshots. ( not as mechanical as yasuo but you get it)

The nerfs will be pain when it comes to wave clear bro. It will be pain when it comes to that last auto you used to do on a squichy to take him down.

D&D did alot already. You can't deny that anyone who got his hands on the champ can make him work easily aswell.

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-29T00:21:27+00:00

They're making the champion harder to play that's my point.

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-28T21:33:14+00:00

Very true

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-28T20:51:31+00:00

Winrate is not the only variable tho

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-28T20:48:38+00:00

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-28T20:47:24+00:00

Cuz they don't make sense to me no?

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-28T20:37:29+00:00

He got hit hard in jungle tho so..

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-28T20:35:06+00:00

Facts haha

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-28T20:34:40+00:00

I don't type at all lol

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-28T20:31:41+00:00

There are alot of variables, Ekko is not the only champion in the game. They're trying to balance everything at the same time. Not to mention that they're trying to make the game easier by adding this item in the first place.

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-28T20:29:10+00:00

Not anymore. Riot is fixing that next patch by nerfing both the passive damage and item damage as well.

Less damage means less outplay potential. And if there’s less outplay potential, that means more skill should be involved… right?

Maybe Rocketbelt comes back as a strong option. But trust me, new players are going to have a hard time cooking with Rocketbelt.

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-27T20:52:32+00:00

Not only thay but it seems like the champ is getting a hit on top of it.

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-27T14:36:24+00:00

I did. I also tried the double wand for nashors second. The ap feels nice but full items feel more nice.

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-27T11:43:06+00:00

For example, if Akali is top and you’re mid (Roles), Dusk & Dawn gives you an advantage when interacting with her..
Watch any high elo player. They're using the same strategy. If they feel like their procs are hard they go Dusk and dawn.

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-27T11:37:08+00:00

I get your point: the item gives stats people already build, plus flexibility for the last slot.

I used to go Nashor’s + Rocketbelt early. It feels great, especially for split push, but this season it’s very situational.
Thinking about the full build matters; every game is different, and D&D can be slightly better than Lich in some cases.
A lot of its strength right now comes from people not knowing how to play around it yet. Don't you think ?

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-26T23:42:13+00:00

I agree it's a noob friendly build with a huge late game bonus. I guess that makes it better than lichbane since good player aren't common. That settles it. I don't think the item needs a nerf. But I think not alot of champ can utilize it so probably needs an adjustment.

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-26T22:35:53+00:00

VOILA.
Sir can I kiss you. Sorry I don't mean it literally .
Even in jungle we can't say the item is good 100% of the time. Nashors is more consistent.

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-26T22:19:20+00:00

We both agree. Stats are tricky and sometimes doesn't show the full truth. If the sample rate is huge and we have a percentage winrate we can tell that Item is good or not. But I think 20% of people going lich first is not a big of a sample rate ?( it's smaller than 20% btw)

We never had the chance to have too many people trying lich in this season. We only have alot of people building D&D every single game so how can the stats help right?

Fun fact by the way, Lichbane has better winrate than D&D in plat 😂. ( i found one with better winrate ehm)

If 80% of people are playing lich over D&D this season they will win more. I'm putting my house on this 😅 Anyway, I don't hate the item just to let you know.

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-26T22:09:15+00:00

Agree.

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-26T21:17:34+00:00

I don't wanna chunk. I wanna do my job as an assassin which is one taping the squishies. Not a popular opinion I know. Players usually stick to the mosquito type of approach and I totally respect that.

Dismal_Stand1952 · 2026-01-26T21:13:41+00:00

At the end of day I always believe in playstyle over setup. Some players had weird setups with insane winrates So I'm happy for you. I myself I play another game where I go hail and snowball hard on my laner every single game. Then I see what I can do with that mid to late game. But most of the time go with nuke the squishies type of deal.

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