
Ekkovs Neeko
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.
Who Wins the Ekko vs Neeko Matchup?

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 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.
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
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
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.03% | 123 | 6.2 | 821 | 12,384 | 53.6% | 50.8% | |
| 43.88% | 98 | 1.3 | 689 | 13,191 | 51.1% | 37.7% | |
| 60.44% | 91 | 1.2 | 707 | 13,018 | 68.9% | 52.2% | |
| 50.59% | 85 | 1.1 | 651 | 12,290 | 46.5% | 54.8% | |
| 53.01% | 83 | 1.2 | 747 | 12,834 | 52.6% | 53.3% | |
| 45.57% | 79 | 3.7 | 863 | 12,637 | 46.0% | 45.2% | |
| 44.16% | 77 | 6.1 | 780 | 12,475 | 60.0% | 36.5% | |
| 52.63% | 76 | 6.1 | 896 | 12,334 | 51.4% | 53.7% | |
| 50.70% | 71 | 6.5 | 751 | 11,909 | 52.6% | 48.5% | |
| 50.70% | 71 | 4.0 | 770 | 13,380 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 1.5 | 745 | 13,481 | 44.1% | 52.8% | |
| 54.55% | 66 | 5.8 | 820 | 12,585 | 57.1% | 52.6% | |
| 60.00% | 65 | 5.8 | 853 | 12,778 | 48.6% | 73.3% | |
| 46.77% | 62 | 5.9 | 890 | 12,734 | 44.4% | 48.6% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 6.4 | 887 | 12,275 | 46.9% | 53.9% | |
| 45.61% | 57 | 1.4 | 658 | 11,688 | 52.8% | 33.3% | |
| 45.61% | 57 | 3.1 | 781 | 12,797 | 48.3% | 42.9% | |
| 50.88% | 57 | 1.2 | 719 | 11,982 | 60.0% | 43.8% | |
| 46.43% | 56 | 6.4 | 820 | 13,264 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 55 | 5.6 | 675 | 11,158 | 29.2% | 58.1% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 6.1 | 756 | 11,389 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 3.6 | 902 | 13,385 | 47.6% | 54.8% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 5.7 | 815 | 12,164 | 52.4% | 58.6% | |
| 62.00% | 50 | 1.4 | 763 | 15,070 | 53.3% | 65.7% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 1.1 | 755 | 12,829 | 36.8% | 67.7% | |
| 52.00% | 50 | 1.5 | 809 | 13,870 | 47.6% | 55.2% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 5.8 | 851 | 12,871 | 53.9% | 56.8% | |
| 61.22% | 49 | 6.3 | 812 | 12,771 | 63.0% | 59.1% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 6.6 | 828 | 12,975 | 47.4% | 47.8% | |
| 63.41% | 41 | 1.3 | 768 | 14,162 | 57.1% | 70.0% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 6.7 | 774 | 12,606 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 1.1 | 647 | 11,738 | 54.5% | 40.0% | |
| 27.27% | 33 | 1.6 | 732 | 13,236 | 38.5% | 20.0% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 5.8 | 800 | 11,846 | 52.9% | 53.3% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.3 | 750 | 12,616 | 57.9% | 46.1% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 6.3 | 836 | 12,292 | 60.0% | 43.8% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 1.2 | 753 | 13,907 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.4 | 822 | 13,307 | 42.9% | 43.8% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 1.9 | 733 | 12,753 | 35.7% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 3.2 | 711 | 12,681 | 30.0% | 45.0% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 1.4 | 840 | 14,925 | 28.6% | 40.9% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.0 | 664 | 11,881 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 3.9 | 791 | 13,376 | 69.2% | 56.3% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.3 | 776 | 14,137 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 6.5 | 804 | 10,514 | 63.2% | 66.7% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.3 | 778 | 12,538 | 72.7% | 29.4% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.2 | 701 | 12,724 | 30.8% | 57.1% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 6.5 | 817 | 13,059 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 6.4 | 920 | 12,438 | 57.1% | 61.5% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 1.2 | 741 | 12,961 | 50.0% | 30.8% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.4 | 653 | 11,669 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.6 | 774 | 11,943 | 54.5% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.0 | 843 | 13,016 | 44.4% | 58.8% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 5.6 | 907 | 13,441 | 72.7% | 46.7% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.6 | 797 | 14,294 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 750 | 11,686 | 54.5% | 42.9% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 5.0 | 861 | 12,744 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.6 | 867 | 13,661 | 50.0% | 64.3% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 6.0 | 667 | 10,536 | 28.6% | 30.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 7.2 | 856 | 13,393 | 60.0% | 38.5% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.0 | 665 | 13,222 | 80.0% | 23.1% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 1.7 | 806 | 13,056 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.6 | 622 | 13,347 | 16.7% | 56.3% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 4.9 | 815 | 12,086 | 30.0% | 41.7% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 2.0 | 795 | 13,474 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.8 | 742 | 11,844 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.6 | 923 | 13,016 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.3 | 916 | 13,273 | 55.6% | 63.6% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.4 | 690 | 12,929 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 5.0 | 800 | 12,806 | 33.3% | 46.1% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 6.4 | 866 | 12,069 | 72.7% | 37.5% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.7 | 700 | 12,516 | 36.4% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 4.8 | 849 | 12,238 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.7 | 880 | 11,501 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.1 | 754 | 14,120 | 83.3% | 36.4% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.3 | 769 | 12,256 | 80.0% | 14.3% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.1 | 627 | 12,276 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 3.9 | 890 | 12,653 | 62.5% | 44.4% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.4 | 795 | 14,524 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 4.9 | 936 | 13,723 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 5.8 | 978 | 12,380 | 54.5% | 80.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.4 | 722 | 12,621 | 30.0% | 80.0% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 3.8 | 767 | 13,285 | 12.5% | 42.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.9 | 742 | 13,695 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.8 | 792 | 11,154 | 63.6% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.7 | 803 | 11,599 | 71.4% | 14.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.7 | 720 | 12,458 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.4 | 830 | 15,132 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.7 | 844 | 13,419 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 782 | 13,455 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 648 | 12,864 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.7 | 836 | 10,537 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 4.9 | 842 | 14,074 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 90.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 894 | 13,024 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 2.1 | 556 | 12,391 | 20.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.9 | 812 | 13,024 | 80.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 848 | 13,870 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.5 | 608 | 11,050 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.0 | 968 | 10,160 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.9 | 874 | 12,780 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 864 | 14,679 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.1 | 700 | 11,788 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.9 | 701 | 13,076 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.5 | 810 | 14,301 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.2 | 911 | 13,945 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.4 | 658 | 11,564 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 779 | 8,375 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 803 | 12,866 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 883 | 12,850 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 843 | 12,940 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 794 | 14,023 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 510 | 10,785 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 624 | 12,699 | 0.0% | 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.