Ekko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.3%
Pick Rate
3.5%

Ekkovs Neeko

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Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Neeko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Neeko wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Ekko based on 9 games. Neeko wins the early laning phase while Ekko scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ekko vs Neeko matchup.

Ekko Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ekko performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Neeko - 33.3% win rateNeeko(33.3%)
Ekko - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
33.3% WR
VS
Neeko vs Ekko matchup - 66.7% win rate
Neeko
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Neeko Matchup?

Neeko wins the Ekko vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
4.5
CS / min
4.3
608
DMG / min
837
11,050
Gold / game
11,260
316
Heal / min
185
601
DMG Mitigated / min
388
0.6
CC / min
1.3
20.0%
Early Game WR
80.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ekko vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Neeko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ekko's 33.3%, giving Neeko a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Neeko controls the early laning stage, but Ekko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Neeko needs to press advantages before Ekko reaches their power spikes, while Ekko should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Neeko leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ekko players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Neeko overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ekko vs Neeko Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Ekko, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Neeko holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.5Ekko
4.3Neeko
Ekko and Neeko farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
608Ekko
837Neeko
Neeko heavily out-damages Ekko by 229 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ekko should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Neeko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,050Ekko
11,260Neeko
Ekko and Neeko generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 210 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.6Ekko
1.3Neeko
Neeko provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ekko, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Neeko coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
917Ekko
573Neeko
Ekko vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 344 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Neeko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Neeko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ekko Build Against Neeko

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Neeko, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Neeko are Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Ekko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Neeko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko20.0%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko80.0%
Late Game
Ekko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko50.0%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko50.0%

Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Ekko. This lopsided early game means Neeko can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ekko at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Neeko. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Neeko has the edge early, but Ekko gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Ekko Runes Against Neeko

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs NeekoDomination
Hail of Blades - best Ekko rune vs NeekoSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs NeekoGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs NeekoRelentless Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Neeko
Sorcery rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs NeekoSorcery
Scorch - best Ekko rune vs NeekoManaflow Band - best Ekko rune vs Neeko
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Ekko the best tools to compete against Neeko in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ekko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ekko's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ekko matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.03%1236.282112,38453.6%50.8%
43.88%981.368913,19151.1%37.7%
60.44%911.270713,01868.9%52.2%
50.59%851.165112,29046.5%54.8%
53.01%831.274712,83452.6%53.3%
45.57%793.786312,63746.0%45.2%
44.16%776.178012,47560.0%36.5%
52.63%766.189612,33451.4%53.7%
50.70%716.575111,90952.6%48.5%
50.70%714.077013,38044.4%54.5%
48.57%701.574513,48144.1%52.8%
54.55%665.882012,58557.1%52.6%
60.00%655.885312,77848.6%73.3%
46.77%625.989012,73444.4%48.6%
50.00%586.488712,27546.9%53.9%
45.61%571.465811,68852.8%33.3%
45.61%573.178112,79748.3%42.9%
50.88%571.271911,98260.0%43.8%
46.43%566.482013,26440.0%50.0%
45.45%555.667511,15829.2%58.1%
50.00%546.175611,38950.0%50.0%
51.92%523.690213,38547.6%54.8%
56.00%505.781512,16452.4%58.6%
62.00%501.476315,07053.3%65.7%
56.00%501.175512,82936.8%67.7%
52.00%501.580913,87047.6%55.2%
56.00%505.885112,87153.9%56.8%
61.22%496.381212,77163.0%59.1%
47.62%426.682812,97547.4%47.8%
63.41%411.376814,16257.1%70.0%
43.59%396.777412,60655.6%33.3%
48.65%371.164711,73854.5%40.0%
27.27%331.673213,23638.5%20.0%
53.13%325.880011,84652.9%53.3%
53.13%321.375012,61657.9%46.1%
51.61%316.383612,29260.0%43.8%
61.29%311.275313,90760.0%62.5%
43.33%301.482213,30742.9%43.8%
56.67%301.973312,75335.7%75.0%
40.00%303.271112,68130.0%45.0%
37.93%291.484014,92528.6%40.9%
48.28%291.066411,88144.4%54.5%
62.07%293.979113,37669.2%56.3%
46.43%281.377614,13750.0%44.4%
64.29%286.580410,51463.2%66.7%
46.43%286.377812,53872.7%29.4%
44.44%271.270112,72430.8%57.1%
59.26%276.581713,05966.7%55.6%
59.26%276.492012,43857.1%61.5%
40.74%271.274112,96150.0%30.8%
48.15%271.465311,66946.1%50.0%
57.69%266.677411,94354.5%60.0%
53.85%266.084313,01644.4%58.8%
57.69%265.690713,44172.7%46.7%
52.00%251.679714,29450.0%53.3%
48.00%256.575011,68654.5%42.9%
56.00%255.086112,74463.6%50.0%
58.33%241.686713,66150.0%64.3%
29.17%246.066710,53628.6%30.0%
47.83%237.285613,39360.0%38.5%
47.83%231.066513,22280.0%23.1%
34.78%231.780613,05628.6%37.5%
45.45%221.662213,34716.7%56.3%
36.36%224.981512,08630.0%41.7%
33.33%212.079513,47433.3%33.3%
60.00%201.874211,84450.0%75.0%
40.00%206.692313,01640.0%40.0%
60.00%206.391613,27355.6%63.6%
57.89%191.469012,92966.7%50.0%
42.11%195.080012,80633.3%46.1%
57.89%196.486612,06972.7%37.5%
33.33%181.770012,51636.4%28.6%
50.00%184.884912,23850.0%50.0%
55.56%186.788011,50155.6%55.6%
52.94%171.175414,12083.3%36.4%
52.94%175.376912,25680.0%14.3%
64.71%171.162712,27666.7%62.5%
52.94%173.989012,65362.5%44.4%
52.94%171.479514,52450.0%53.9%
47.06%174.993613,72342.9%50.0%
62.50%165.897812,38054.5%80.0%
46.67%151.472212,62130.0%80.0%
26.67%153.876713,28512.5%42.9%
35.71%142.974213,6950.0%50.0%
50.00%146.879211,15463.6%0.0%
42.86%145.780311,59971.4%14.3%
46.15%135.772012,45833.3%50.0%
61.54%132.483015,13275.0%55.6%
41.67%121.784413,41960.0%28.6%
50.00%126.078213,45550.0%50.0%
25.00%121.164812,86433.3%16.7%
54.55%111.783610,53740.0%66.7%
27.27%114.984214,0740.0%33.3%
90.00%105.689413,02480.0%100.0%
20.00%102.155612,39120.0%20.0%
50.00%103.981213,02480.0%20.0%
50.00%101.584813,87066.7%42.9%
33.33%94.560811,05020.0%50.0%
55.56%95.096810,16050.0%66.7%
44.44%92.987412,78040.0%50.0%
25.00%81.186414,6790.0%50.0%
37.50%86.170011,78850.0%25.0%
50.00%80.970113,07640.0%66.7%
50.00%63.581014,3010.0%50.0%
66.67%62.291113,945100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.465811,56475.0%0.0%
80.00%56.37798,375100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.480312,86650.0%33.3%
40.00%54.788312,8500.0%50.0%
40.00%57.084312,940100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.679414,02350.0%0.0%
40.00%55.151010,78550.0%33.3%
0.00%51.662412,6990.0%0.0%

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Ekko vs Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Neeko in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Ekko vs Neeko matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ekko's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ekko do against Neeko in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Ekko with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Neeko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ekko do against Neeko in the late game?

In the late game, Ekko takes over the Ekko vs Neeko matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Ekko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Neeko matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Ekko with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Neeko?

The best Ekko build against Neeko includes Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ekko runes against Neeko?

The best Ekko runes against Neeko use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ekko vs Neeko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ekko counter Neeko?

No, Ekko struggles against Neeko with only a 33.3% win rate. Neeko has the advantage in this matchup. Ekko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Neeko's lead.

How do I play Ekko against Neeko?

When playing Ekko against Neeko, play cautiously and avoid Neeko's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Neeko in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.