MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Ivern vs Ekko
Ivern vs Ekko in Jungle: who wins more often?
Across 453 ranked games in Jungle, Ivern beats Ekko in 56% of them.
Global ranked sample: games from every region and every rank pooled together, not one server's stats. Data runs through patch 26.12; curves updated 2026-08-07.
By 15 minutes the median game has Ivern behind by 509 gold.
Ivern at 15:00
- Gold: -509
- CS: -9
- XP: -299
Typical gap to Ekko, from 449 games that reached 15:00.
Does Ivern counter Ekko?
On the count, yes. Ivern takes 56% of 453 ranked Jungle games against Ekko. Protect the edge: the rows below show what Ivern wins with a gold lead at 10:00, and how far it drops from behind, so trade for that lead early and do not give it back.
Your Ivern game plan against Ekko
With a gold lead at 10:00, Ivern wins 68% of 172 games in this matchup. Behind at the same mark, the rate drops to 48% over 281.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 68% | 172 |
| Behind in gold at 10:00 | 48% | 281 |
| First blood | 64% | 242 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 68% | 114 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 59% | 164 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 67% | 183 |
| 0 deaths at 15:00 | 71% | 103 |
In the median game here, the first death comes near 7:54 and level 6 lands around 7:16. Until your spike is online, treat the all-in window with respect.
Ivern in Jungle: the items that actually get built
Into Ekko specifically, Ivern finishes Redemption first most often: 55.0% over 100 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Ivern core is Redemption, Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer: 54.3% across 858 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 26.1-26.12.
Most games start Gustwalker Hatchling; the first finished item is usually Redemption (3,804 games).
Skill plan: Ivern players max E first and take Q at level 1.