Ekko
Also known as: The Boy Savior, Little Man
Boy genius of the undercity who built the Firelights into a refuge and a time-bending Z-Drive out of grief. His bridge fight with Jinx — the friend Powder used to be — is the series' most devastating sequence.
Common Tropes in Ekko Fanfiction
Ekko · Alternate Universe (AU)
1.1M works
Stories set in a different universe or setting than canon, from coffee shops to space operas.
Ekko · Grief & Mourning
120k works
Stories that sit with loss: characters mourning a death canon rushed past, or grieving losses that aren't deaths at all — homes, futures, versions of themselves. Grief fic ranges from raw immediate aftermath to the strange long tail of missing someone for years.
Other Arcane Characters
Jinx
214k works
Vi's sister Powder, transformed by tragedy and Shimmer into a chaotic genius. Her descent and complexity are heartbreaking.
Caitlyn Kiramman
79k works
Piltover enforcer and sharpshooter. Privileged but principled, she defies her class to do what's right.
Vi
60k works
Scrappy fighter from the undercity with a heart of gold and fists of steel. Her determination to find her sister drives the story.
Jayce Talis
8k works
Golden-boy inventor of Hextech who rises from condemned academic to Piltover councilman while his partnership with Viktor frays under politics. Half of the 'science wives' duo whose tragedy drives Arcane's biggest non-canon ship.
Viktor
8k works
Zaun-born scientist racing his own failing body toward the Hexcore's glorious evolution, no matter what it costs him. His and Jayce's doomed partnership gave Arcane fandom its most-written tragedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Ekko?
Ekko appears in 6k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Arcane fandom. You can browse all Ekko fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Ekko ships?
The most popular Ekko ships include Ekko/Jinx. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Ekko fanfiction?
Common tropes in Ekko fanfiction include Alternate Universe (AU), Grief & Mourning. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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