Ekko is a time-manipulating champion from Zaun, whose abilities and design revolve around rewinding time and perfecting moments through trial and error.

Voice Acting

• League of Legends: Antony Del Rio
• Arcane, Legends of Runeterra, CONV/RGENCE: Reed Shannon
• Young Ekko (Arcane): Miles Brown
• True Damage Ekko: Thutmose and Duckwrth

Development

• Development began in 2013 under codename "punk genius"
• Concept: Time Assassin with Rewind ability
• Production took 8 months from start to finish
• Design inspired by Zilean

Character Background

• Teenager (16-17 during release)
• "Ekko" is a nickname, not his real name
• Created the Zero-Drive through trial and error
• Retains memory and fatigue after time rewinds
• Wields a clock hand stolen from Piltover as a weapon
• Deeply cares about Zaun's future

Zero-Drive Technology

• Powered by a shattered hextech crystal
• Creates afterimages when used
• Can tear rifts between timelines
• Device sometimes functions unexpectedly
• Timewinder weapon is powered by the Zero-Drive

Notable Features

• Facepaint and Zero-Drive shaped like hourglasses
• Wears traditional Zaunite street fashion
• Displays exceptional intelligence and ingenuity
• Can manipulate time but experiences consequences
• Uses time manipulation to perfect his actions

Age in Arcane

• Act 1: 12-13 years old
• Acts 2-3: 19-20 years old

Cultural Impact

• Name references both "echo" and rewind symbol (⏪)
• Inspired by various sources including The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
• Character design influenced by multiple pop culture references
• Featured in various League of Legends media and spin-offs

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