When Safe lane poke to chip the enemy without committing

1. QOutgoing hit→
2. QReturn hit

Tip Q is a single cast that flies out and boomerangs back on its own. Aim so it expands on the enemy (or at maximum range) for the slow, then line up the harder-hitting return.

When Short trade: dash in, hit, then peel out with the passive movement speed

1. EDash→
2. AutocancelEmpowered basic attack→
3. QThrow→
4. PThird-hit trigger

Tip E's empowered basic attack can blink Ekko up to 250 units onto the target. That attack is the first passive hit, while Q's outward and returning passes provide the second and third. The resulting 40% movement speed creates the window to disengage.

When Committing to an all-in with W prepared and R available for damage or escape

1. WPre-place at fight location→
2. QSlow→
3. EDash into W→
4. AutoBlink and trigger stun→
5. QAutomatic return and third hit→
6. RAfterimage hit or escape

Tip Place W where the fight will occur rather than where the target currently stands. As the sphere appears, land Q's slow, enter with E, and blink with the empowered basic attack; the 2.25-second stun and shield trigger only when Ekko enters W. Complete the passive with returning Q, then use R for damage if the afterimage overlaps the target or return to the position from 3.5 seconds earlier for safety.

When Dive a low-health target then rewind to safety with the heal and burst

1. EDash in→
2. AutocancelEmpowered basic attack→
3. QThrow→
4. PThird-hit trigger→
5. RRewind

Tip E serves only as the entry in this sequence rather than activating W. Complete the passive with the empowered basic attack and both Q passes, then use R to return to Ekko's position from 3.5 seconds earlier, dealing damage near the afterimage and healing during the escape.