EKKO THE BOY WHO SHATTERED TIME

 EKKO 

THE BOY WHO SHATTERED TIME

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Informations about the champion Ekko:

Title: The Boy Who Shattered Time

Pronouns: He/Him

Release Date: May 29, 2015

Primary: Assassin

Secondary: Fighter

Role: Mid

Region of Ekko is ZAUN.

LORE OF EKKO

Born with genius-level intellect, Ekko constructed simple machines before he could crawl. His parents, Inna and Wyeth, vowed to provide a good future for their son—Zaun, with all its pollution and crime, would only stifle Ekko, whom they felt deserved the wealth and opportunities of Piltover. Throughout his youth he watched his parents age beyond their years, toiling for too many hours under dangerous conditions in suffocating factories. They earned meager wages while greedy factory owners, and sneering Piltovan buyers, profited immensely from their labor.

It would all be worth it, they reasoned, if it meant their son could one day rise to the city above.

Ekko saw things differently. Beyond Zaun’s flaws, he saw a dynamic place overflowing with energy and potential. Zaunites’ industry, resourcefulness, and resilience stirred a hotbed of pure innovation. They had built a thriving culture from catastrophe, and flourished where others would have perished. That spirit captivated Ekko, and spurred him to a youth of wild invention and innovation.

He wasn’t alone. He befriended scrappy orphans, inquisitive runaways, and eager upstarts. Zaunites tended to eschew formal education in favor of apprenticeships, but these “Lost Children of Zaun” looked to the labyrinthine streets to be their mentor. They wasted time in glorious, youthful fashion—foot races through the border markets, or daring climbs from the Sump to the Promenade. They ran wild and free, answering to no one.

One night, on a solo trek into the rubble of a recently demolished laboratory, Ekko made an astonishing find: a shard of blue-green crystal that glittered with magical energy. Every child of Zaun heard tales of hextech, said to power weapons and heroes alike. Such a thing had the potential to change the world, and now he held a broken one. He scrambled to find more pieces, but the crunching footfalls of teched-up enforcers told him he wasn’t the only one looking. Ekko barely escaped, and returned to his home.

He experimented madly with the crystal. During one less-than-scientific attempt, the gem exploded into a vortex of shimmering dust, triggering eddies of temporal distortion. Ekko opened his eyes to see several splintered realities—and several “echo” versions of himself—staring back in sheer panic amid the fractured continua.

He’d really done it this time.

After some tense coordination between Ekko and his paradoxes, they managed to contain and repair the hole he had torn in the fabric of reality. Eventually, he harnessed the shattered crystal’s temporal powers into a device that would allow him to manipulate small increments of time… at least in theory.

On his name day, his friends badgered him into climbing the ancient clocktower known as Old Hungry, so Ekko brought the untested device along with him.

The Lost Children climbed, stopping occasionally to paint an obscene caricature or two of prominent Pilties. They were near the top when a handhold gave way, sending one of Ekko’s friends tumbling to certain doom. Instinctively—as if he’d done it a thousand times before—Ekko activated his device. The world shattered around him, and he was wrenched backward through swirling particles of time.

Then Ekko was back, watching his friend reach again for the same rotting plank. The plank broke, the boy fell… but Ekko was ready this time, diving to the edge and grabbing him by the shirt. Ekko tried to swing him to safety, but his friend became caught in the tower’s clockwork gears, and—

Stop. Rewind.

Several attempts later, Ekko finally saved his friend’s life. But to his crew, Ekko’s supernatural reflexes had saved their friend before anyone even realized the danger. He told them about the crystal and made them swear to secrecy. Instead, they dared each other to new heights of foolishness, knowing Ekko had the means to pluck them out of danger.

With each trial, and so much error, the time-warping device—which Ekko dubbed the Zero Drive—grew more and more stable. The only limit was how many do-overs his body could take before exhaustion set in.

Ekko’s time-bending antics have made him a person of interest to some of Zaun and Piltover’s most inventive, most powerful, and most dangerous individuals. But his only interest is in his friends, his family, and his city. He dreams of the day when his hometown rises up to dwarf the so-called City of Progress, when Piltover’s golden veneer will be overshadowed by the towering ingenuity and relentless spunk of a Zaun born not from generations of privilege, but from sheer daring. He may not have a plan yet, but he’s got all the time in the world.

After all, if Ekko’s Z-Drive can change the past, how hard can it be to change the future?

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FUN FACTS ABOUT EKKO

1. Inspired by Street Culture: Ekko's character design and abilities draw inspiration from street culture and urban subcultures. His appearance, including his graffiti-style tattoos and futuristic clothing, reflects his rebellious and resourceful nature. Ekko's gameplay mechanics, such as his ability to manipulate time and create alternate timelines, further emphasize his connection to street culture and underground movements.

2. First Champion with Time Manipulation: Ekko was the first champion in League of Legends to feature time manipulation as a central theme in his kit. His ultimate ability, "Chronobreak," allows him to rewind time and return to a previous location, healing himself and dealing damage to nearby enemies. Ekko's time manipulation abilities add a unique and dynamic element to his gameplay, requiring players to strategize and plan their movements carefully.

3. Z-Drive Technology: Ekko's backstory revolves around his invention of the Z-Drive, a device that allows him to manipulate time. The Z-Drive, combined with Ekko's ingenuity and resourcefulness, grants him the ability to alter events and outcomes in his favor. Ekko's journey as an inventor and street-smart prodigy adds depth to his character and motivations, as he seeks to use his inventions to fight for a better future.

4. Part of Zaunite Trio: Ekko is part of the Zaunite trio along with Jinx and Vi. As a native of Zaun, Ekko represents the underground culture and resilience of the city's inhabitants. His interactions with Jinx and Vi in their shared lore further develop his relationships with other champions and showcase his role as a protector of the underprivileged in Zaun.

5. Voice Actor's Background: Ekko's voice actor, Chris Jai Alex, has a background in martial arts and stunt work, which influenced his performance as the character. Alex's portrayal of Ekko's energetic and rebellious personality captures the essence of the champion and brings him to life with authenticity and flair.

ABILITIES OF EKKO

 Passive - Z-DRIVE RESONANCE

Every third attack or damaging spell on the same target deals bonus magic damage, and grants Ekko a burst of speed if the target is a champion.

 Q - TIMEWINDER

Ekko throws a temporal grenade that expands into a time-distortion field upon hitting an enemy champion, slowing and damaging anyone caught inside. After a delay, the grenade rewinds back to Ekko, dealing damage on its return.

 W - PARALLEL CONVERGENCE

Ekko's basic attacks deal bonus magic damage to low health enemies. He can cast Parallel Convergence to split the timeline, creating an anomaly after a few seconds that slows enemies caught inside. If Ekko enters the anomaly, he gains shielding and stuns enemies by suspending them in time.

 E - PHASE DIVE

Ekko rolls evasively while charging up his Z-Drive. His next attack deals bonus damage and warps reality, teleporting him to his target.

 R -  CHRONOBREAK

Ekko shatters his timeline, becoming untargetable and rewinding to a more favorable point in time. He returns to whenever he was a few seconds ago, and heals for a percentage of the damage received in that duration. Enemies near his arrival zone take massive damage

EKKO ABILITIES COMBOS

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1. Engage Combo:

   - Use Ekko's E ability, "Phase Dive," to dash towards the enemy champion and close the gap.

   - Follow up with Ekko's Q ability, "Timewinder," to throw out a slowing projectile and damage enemies in your path.

   - Position yourself to hit the enemy champion with both instances of Timewinder for maximum damage.

   - Activate Ekko's W ability, "Parallel Convergence," to create a stun zone and zone the enemy champion.

   - If the stun connects, use Ekko's passive, "Z-Drive Resonance," to trigger additional damage and apply a slow.

2. Burst Combo:

   - Start by landing Ekko's W ability, "Parallel Convergence," on the enemy champion to set up your combo.

   - Follow up with Ekko's E ability, "Phase Dive," to dash towards the enemy and trigger the shield from Parallel Convergence.

   - Use Ekko's Q ability, "Timewinder," to throw out a slowing projectile and damage enemies in your path.

   - Activate Ekko's ultimate ability, "Chronobreak," to rewind time and return to a previous location, dealing damage to enemies in the area.

   - Position yourself to hit as many enemy champions as possible with Chronobreak to maximize its damage potential.

3. Escape Combo:

   - Use Ekko's E ability, "Phase Dive," to dash towards a safe location away from the enemy champions.

   - Throw out Ekko's Q ability, "Timewinder," to slow down pursuing enemies and create distance.

   - If necessary, activate Ekko's ultimate ability, "Chronobreak," to rewind time and return to a previous location, healing yourself and dealing damage to enemies in the area.

   - Time your Chronobreak activation carefully to avoid incoming crowd control effects or burst damage from the enemy team.

4. Harass Combo:

   - Utilize Ekko's ranged capabilities by throwing out his Q ability, "Timewinder," to poke the enemy champion from a safe distance.

   - Follow up with Ekko's E ability, "Phase Dive," to dash towards the enemy if they try to retreat.

   - Position yourself to hit the enemy champion with both instances of Timewinder for maximum damage.

   - If the enemy tries to engage on you, use Ekko's W ability, "Parallel Convergence," to create a stun zone and zone them away.

5. All-In Combo:

   - Start by landing Ekko's W ability, "Parallel Convergence," to set up your combo and zone the enemy champion.

   - Use Ekko's E ability, "Phase Dive," to dash towards the enemy and trigger the shield from Parallel Convergence.

   - Throw out Ekko's Q ability, "Timewinder," to damage and slow down the enemy champion.

   - Activate Ekko's ultimate ability, "Chronobreak," to rewind time and return to a previous location, dealing damage to enemies in the area.

   - Follow up with basic attacks and additional abilities to finish off the enemy champion.

BUILD OF EKKO

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TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY WITH EKKO

1. Master Ekko's Passive: Ekko's passive, "Z-Drive Resonance," applies a stack of Resonance on enemies hit by his abilities or basic attacks. When an enemy reaches three stacks of Resonance, they are slowed, and Ekko's basic attacks against them deal bonus magic damage. Mastering the timing and application of Ekko's passive is crucial for maximizing his damage output in trades and skirmishes.

2. Manage Ekko's Ultimate: Ekko's ultimate ability, "Chronobreak," allows him to rewind time and return to a previous location after a short delay, healing himself and dealing damage to nearby enemies. Properly timing and positioning your Chronobreak is essential for turning fights in your favor. Use Chronobreak to escape dangerous situations, reposition in teamfights, or deal significant damage to grouped enemies.

3. Utilize Ekko's Waveclear: Ekko's Q ability, "Timewinder," provides strong waveclear capabilities when used effectively. Position yourself to hit multiple minions with Timewinder to quickly clear waves and apply pressure to the enemy laner. Additionally, use Ekko's passive and basic attacks to last-hit minions and maximize your gold income.

4. Roam and Impact Other Lanes: Ekko's mobility and crowd control make him an effective roamer and ganker. Look for opportunities to roam to other lanes, especially after pushing waves or securing kills in your own lane. Coordinate with your team to set up ganks and secure kills for your teammates, allowing them to snowball and gain advantages across the map.

5. Vision Control and Map Awareness: Maintaining vision control and map awareness is essential for playing Ekko at a high level. Place wards in key locations to track the enemy jungler's movements and avoid ganks. Pay attention to the minimap and communicate with your team to respond to potential threats or opportunities on the map. Proper vision control and map awareness will allow you to make informed decisions and capitalize on openings to secure objectives and win fights.

TIPS FOR COUNTERING EKKO

1. CC and Crowd Control: Ekko relies on his mobility and survivability to outplay opponents. Champions with reliable crowd control abilities can disrupt Ekko's movement and prevent him from escaping or engaging effectively. Coordinate with your team to chain crowd control effects and lock down Ekko during teamfights or skirmishes, making it difficult for him to use his abilities or escape.

2. Burst Damage and Execution: Ekko's survivability comes from his ultimate ability, "Chronobreak," which allows him to heal and deal damage after a short delay. However, if you can burst him down quickly before he has a chance to activate Chronobreak, you can secure the kill and prevent him from escaping. Coordinate with your team to focus Ekko during fights and use high burst damage abilities to overwhelm him.

3. Anti-Mobility Items and Abilities: Items and abilities that reduce mobility or prevent dashes can hinder Ekko's ability to maneuver in fights. Consider building items like Rylai's Crystal Scepter to slow Ekko's movement speed or purchasing items with active abilities like Randuin's Omen to slow enemies and reduce their attack speed. Additionally, champions with abilities that create terrain or disrupt dashes, such as Anivia's Crystallize or Poppy's Steadfast Presence, can limit Ekko's mobility and make it easier to catch him out.

4. Predict Ekko's Movement: Ekko's mobility relies heavily on his ability to dash and reposition with his E ability, "Phase Dive," and ultimate ability, "Chronobreak." Predicting where Ekko will dash or return to after using Chronobreak can help you land skill shots or crowd control effects more effectively. Anticipate Ekko's movements based on his positioning and use skill shots or crowd control abilities to catch him out.

5. Deny Vision and Zone Control: Ekko excels in skirmishes and chaotic teamfights where he can use his mobility and area of effect damage to disrupt opponents. Deny vision in key areas with control wards and sweepers to limit Ekko's ability to flank or engage from unexpected angles. Use zoning abilities or area control spells to force Ekko into unfavorable positions and prevent him from freely engaging or disengaging.

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