How to Play Protector Neeko
A stage-by-stage plan for Protector Neeko: opener, when to level and roll for Neeko, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 70.5%
- Avg place
- 3.59
- 1st place
- 13.6%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 132
How to level and roll with Protector Neeko
3-cost rerollProtector Neeko is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Neeko reach 3 stars. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Neeko hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Neeko hit 3 stars. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Neeko. |
Protector Neeko early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Protector Neeko yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Neeko.
Rolling odds for Protector Neeko
Your 3-star targets are Neeko. Level 7 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Protector Neeko positioning
A starting board for Protector Neeko. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Ryze on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it.
- Split Ryze and Janna across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- K'Sante, Neeko, and Rakan hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Kennen and Malphite in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Protector Neeko
Strengths
- Average place better than 92% of comps of the same board size
- Big power spike once Neeko hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Neeko and Ryze) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Neeko
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Neeko are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape, and Adaptive Helm on Neeko.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Protector Neeko.
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How to play Protector Neeko – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play Protector Neeko?
Protector Neeko is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Neeko reach 3 stars. Corner Ryze on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it. Build Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape, and Adaptive Helm on Neeko.
When should I roll down for Protector Neeko?
Protector Neeko doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Neeko are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Neeko?
Slow roll for Neeko at level 7, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
Is Protector Neeko a reroll comp?
Yes. Protector Neeko wants Neeko at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Protector Neeko?
Corner Ryze on the back line and put K'Sante in front of it. Split Ryze and Janna across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. K'Sante, Neeko, and Rakan hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Kennen and Malphite in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Protector Neeko?
Protector Neeko has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Neeko.