Ivern - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.9%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Ivernvs Neeko

FSupportMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ivern vs Neeko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Neeko wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ivern based on 5 games. Ivern wins the early laning phase while Neeko scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ivern vs Neeko matchup.

Ivern Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ivern 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 - 40.0% win rateNeeko(40.0%)
Ivern - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Ivern
40.0% WR
VS
Neeko vs Ivern matchup - 60.0% win rate
Neeko
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Ivern vs Neeko Matchup?

Neeko wins the Ivern vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
0.8
CS / min
2.1
301
DMG / min
950
8,698
Gold / game
10,784
173
Heal / min
145
395
DMG Mitigated / min
302
1.7
CC / min
1.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Ivern vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Ivern vs Neeko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 40.0%, giving Neeko a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ivern controls the early laning stage, but Neeko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ivern needs to press advantages before Neeko reaches their power spikes, while Neeko should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Neeko leads by 649 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ivern 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.

Ivern vs Neeko Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Ivern, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Neeko holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Ivern
2.1Neeko
Neeko significantly out-farms Ivern by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Neeko a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ivern players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
301Ivern
950Neeko
Neeko heavily out-damages Ivern by 649 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ivern 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
8,698Ivern
10,784Neeko
Neeko generates a commanding 2,086 more gold per game than Ivern. This substantial economic advantage means Neeko consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ivern should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.7Ivern
1.8Neeko
Both Ivern and Neeko provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
568Ivern
447Neeko
Ivern heals and mitigates 122 more damage per minute than Neeko, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ivern to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Neeko.

Best Ivern Build Against Neeko

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Neeko, providing the mobility and stats Ivern needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ivern against Neeko are Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer and Redemption. This combination gives Ivern 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 Ivern vs Neeko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ivern
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ivern early game win rateIvern50.0%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko50.0%
Late Game
Neeko
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ivern late game win rateIvern33.3%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ivern and Neeko, with Ivern holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Neeko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ivern. Extended games heavily favor Neeko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ivern has the edge early, but Neeko 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 Ivern Runes Against Neeko

Precision rune tree - Ivern primary runes vs NeekoPrecision
Press the Attack - best Ivern rune vs NeekoTriumph - best Ivern rune vs NeekoLegend: Haste - best Ivern rune vs NeekoCut Down - best Ivern rune vs Neeko
Inspiration rune tree - Ivern secondary runes vs NeekoInspiration
Cash Back - best Ivern rune vs NeekoCosmic Insight - best Ivern rune vs Neeko
100.0% WR

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


Ivern matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Ivern'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 Ivern build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ivern matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.73%1100.641710,54750.0%37.1%
53.06%980.639110,79960.5%47.3%
44.33%970.542010,08648.0%40.4%
52.75%910.534910,33765.2%40.0%
46.67%900.641610,25245.2%47.9%
36.36%770.642111,25924.1%43.8%
56.00%750.639210,56250.0%63.6%
43.94%660.744512,10442.1%44.7%
46.88%640.747411,86655.6%40.5%
64.81%540.748011,86554.5%71.9%
52.83%530.543410,37757.6%45.0%
57.69%520.642911,35070.8%46.4%
53.06%490.638710,30760.0%45.8%
43.48%460.643810,78942.1%44.4%
41.30%460.647310,66346.7%38.7%
40.00%400.54029,92445.5%33.3%
68.42%380.943410,51568.4%68.4%
43.24%370.54179,68334.6%63.6%
22.86%350.643011,03533.3%17.4%
48.57%350.542111,18652.9%44.4%
48.57%350.639010,76440.0%55.0%
44.12%340.944111,08943.8%44.4%
33.33%330.748710,72531.3%35.3%
41.94%310.637711,26546.1%38.9%
40.00%300.53899,23338.9%41.7%
46.67%300.43438,79355.6%33.3%
56.67%301.13728,96966.7%46.7%
55.56%270.737110,09958.3%53.3%
29.63%270.639511,40650.0%13.3%
38.46%260.639310,98010.0%56.3%
53.85%260.640311,44666.7%42.9%
23.08%260.643810,85827.3%20.0%
53.85%260.740010,94138.5%69.2%
52.00%252.152712,39860.0%50.0%
50.00%241.13209,22544.4%53.3%
65.22%230.544911,17755.6%71.4%
39.13%231.13058,34335.7%44.4%
43.48%231.53949,20950.0%38.5%
52.17%231.12937,30661.5%40.0%
59.09%220.73289,85875.0%50.0%
54.55%220.555112,66055.6%53.9%
50.00%221.23418,60350.0%50.0%
71.43%210.542712,13955.6%83.3%
71.43%211.040711,75560.0%75.0%
40.00%200.74649,42738.5%42.9%
63.16%191.03719,25963.6%62.5%
31.58%192.465811,72757.1%16.7%
50.00%181.053212,16642.9%54.5%
33.33%181.23229,05842.9%27.3%
38.89%180.844810,72228.6%45.5%
47.06%170.93599,52142.9%50.0%
68.75%162.24749,97866.7%75.0%
60.00%150.538310,66162.5%57.1%
46.67%151.853010,75966.7%33.3%
33.33%152.152411,0840.0%45.5%
40.00%150.43458,98562.5%14.3%
64.29%151.33338,98357.1%71.4%
46.67%151.345112,04133.3%50.0%
53.85%131.759612,15033.3%60.0%
84.62%132.261712,18875.0%88.9%
15.38%131.23427,54314.3%16.7%
61.54%131.648011,61250.0%66.7%
58.33%121.758110,96185.7%20.0%
66.67%121.02927,81966.7%66.7%
58.33%120.640711,79966.7%50.0%
45.45%111.02748,81175.0%28.6%
72.73%111.13598,72760.0%83.3%
50.00%101.52146,79142.9%66.7%
60.00%100.449011,50033.3%71.4%
70.00%101.64169,78380.0%60.0%
20.00%102.668711,84850.0%12.5%
40.00%100.651412,16240.0%40.0%
20.00%101.649210,9020.0%28.6%
30.00%102.159310,23425.0%33.3%
55.56%92.45497,28760.0%50.0%
11.11%91.02197,59420.0%0.0%
44.44%91.13029,06550.0%40.0%
66.67%91.53389,45175.0%60.0%
44.44%90.93027,99520.0%75.0%
33.33%94.265010,96675.0%0.0%
37.50%83.95657,91550.0%0.0%
62.50%80.73399,7700.0%83.3%
62.50%81.840811,9360.0%71.4%
50.00%81.14929,51575.0%25.0%
50.00%81.14429,87933.3%60.0%
28.57%70.634910,99533.3%25.0%
28.57%71.13048,5500.0%50.0%
42.86%71.746911,622100.0%0.0%
85.71%70.92859,82350.0%100.0%
16.67%64.868211,7310.0%16.7%
66.67%61.156511,17266.7%66.7%
50.00%61.42727,54025.0%100.0%
100.00%53.779113,691100.0%100.0%
20.00%50.93178,90450.0%0.0%
40.00%52.86479,54033.3%50.0%
40.00%50.83018,69850.0%33.3%
60.00%50.83047,81150.0%100.0%
60.00%53.03449,32033.3%100.0%
60.00%53.458110,18250.0%66.7%
80.00%55.059012,033100.0%66.7%

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Ivern vs Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ivern do against Neeko in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Ivern vs Neeko matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ivern's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Ivern do against Neeko in the early game?

In the early game, Ivern has the advantage against Neeko with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Ivern players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ivern do against Neeko in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Ivern vs Neeko matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ivern vs Neeko matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Ivern with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Ivern build against Neeko?

The best Ivern build against Neeko includes Echoes of Helia, Moonstone Renewer, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ivern runes against Neeko?

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

Does Ivern counter Neeko?

No, Ivern struggles against Neeko with only a 40.0% win rate. Neeko has the advantage in this matchup. Ivern players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Neeko's lead.

How do I play Ivern against Neeko?

When playing Ivern against Neeko, play cautiously and avoid Neeko's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Neeko has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.