Leona - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Leonavs Neeko

ATankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Leona vs Neeko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Leona wins with a 63.3% win rate (+26.5%) over Neeko based on 49 games. Leona holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Leona build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Leona vs Neeko matchup.

Leona Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Leona 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 - 63.3% win rateNeeko(63.3%)
Leona - 63.3% win rate in this matchup
Leona
63.3% WR
VS
Neeko vs Leona matchup - 36.7% win rate
Neeko
36.7% WR

Who Wins the Leona vs Neeko Matchup?

Leona wins the Leona vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Leona
Matches: 49
63.3%
Win Rate
36.7%
1.0
CS / min
1.7
391
DMG / min
659
9,452
Gold / game
10,011
146
Heal / min
93
1,189
DMG Mitigated / min
370
1.7
CC / min
1.8
57.9%
Early Game WR
42.1%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Leona vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Leona vs Neeko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 49 recent matches analyzed, Leona wins with a 63.3% win rate compared to Neeko's 36.7%, giving Leona a 26.5 percentage point advantage. Leona dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Neeko players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Leona leads by 872 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Leona players can confidently pick into Neeko and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Neeko away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Leona vs Neeko Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Leona in League of Legends

Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Leona, 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
1.0Leona
1.7Neeko
Neeko edges out Leona by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Neeko.
Damage
391Leona
659Neeko
Neeko heavily out-damages Leona by 269 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Leona 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
9,452Leona
10,011Neeko
Neeko earns 559 more gold per game than Leona, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Neeko slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.7Leona
1.8Neeko
Both Leona and Neeko provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,335Leona
463Neeko
Leona vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 872 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Leona 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 Leona Build Against Neeko

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Neeko, providing the mobility and stats Leona needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Leona against Neeko are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Leona an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Neeko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Leona vs Neeko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Leona
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Leona early game win rateLeona57.9%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko42.1%
Late Game
Leona
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Leona late game win rateLeona66.7%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko33.3%

Leona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.9% win rate — a 15.8 percentage point lead over Neeko. This lopsided early game means Leona can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Leona holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Neeko players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Leona Runes Against Neeko

Resolve rune tree - Leona primary runes vs NeekoResolve
Aftershock - best Leona rune vs NeekoFont of Life - best Leona rune vs NeekoSecond Wind - best Leona rune vs NeekoOvergrowth - best Leona rune vs Neeko
Precision rune tree - Leona secondary runes vs NeekoPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Leona rune vs NeekoTriumph - best Leona rune vs Neeko
60.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Leona to press their advantage against Neeko, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Leona matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Leona'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 Leona build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Leona 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
50.78%2581.13728,71549.2%52.2%
48.25%2571.13698,89645.2%50.3%
55.19%2411.03968,91158.4%51.7%
51.11%2251.03618,91146.3%54.6%
43.04%1581.13738,79434.9%48.4%
47.52%1411.13888,57653.0%42.7%
41.30%1381.13458,95336.4%44.6%
45.38%1301.13218,02944.6%46.4%
40.32%1241.13808,59240.0%40.6%
54.24%1181.14119,14762.3%47.7%
55.14%1071.14069,25060.0%50.9%
53.27%1071.13808,72054.5%51.9%
52.83%1061.13708,33047.3%58.8%
58.65%1041.04239,14361.9%56.5%
55.00%1001.13918,89655.8%54.4%
46.00%1001.13448,22040.8%51.0%
51.02%981.03438,82259.3%40.9%
52.58%971.13829,00053.9%51.7%
51.09%921.14588,95856.1%47.1%
54.22%831.03608,88258.8%51.0%
51.25%801.13388,18555.6%45.7%
51.25%801.13999,32855.9%47.8%
52.50%801.14098,80852.6%52.4%
43.42%761.13678,15241.9%45.5%
54.41%681.04089,30960.7%50.0%
48.39%621.13698,79646.7%50.0%
48.33%601.13788,67751.7%45.2%
47.37%571.04188,70046.4%48.3%
52.63%571.03999,33877.8%41.0%
52.63%571.14469,06356.5%50.0%
66.07%561.03899,09059.1%70.6%
63.27%491.03919,45257.9%66.7%
56.82%441.13708,77360.0%54.2%
45.00%401.14087,80246.1%42.9%
46.15%261.24229,01455.6%41.2%
60.00%251.14009,74950.0%66.7%
52.17%231.14118,65650.0%54.5%
45.45%220.94029,25050.0%42.9%
50.00%200.94109,08550.0%50.0%
55.00%201.13939,22350.0%58.3%
56.25%160.93299,88566.7%50.0%
50.00%141.13788,25442.9%57.1%
46.15%130.94449,98920.0%62.5%
53.85%130.94889,38675.0%44.4%
33.33%120.93858,97333.3%33.3%
58.33%121.24079,04644.4%100.0%
36.36%111.23728,30733.3%40.0%
45.45%110.94058,05375.0%28.6%
63.64%110.93207,75857.1%75.0%
70.00%101.14638,67760.0%80.0%
30.00%100.949310,77550.0%25.0%
44.44%90.94049,40840.0%50.0%
37.50%81.04058,39616.7%100.0%
75.00%81.145810,692100.0%71.4%
75.00%81.149211,409100.0%66.7%
37.50%81.13318,92140.0%33.3%
85.71%71.44608,86775.0%100.0%
71.43%71.150510,622100.0%60.0%
100.00%71.13697,926100.0%100.0%
50.00%60.93599,23950.0%50.0%
40.00%51.14047,28233.3%50.0%
60.00%51.151410,81950.0%66.7%
60.00%51.23318,63833.3%100.0%
60.00%50.93998,27775.0%0.0%
60.00%50.93569,03033.3%100.0%
100.00%51.043311,353100.0%100.0%
40.00%51.74719,64533.3%50.0%
60.00%51.145710,4190.0%75.0%

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Leona vs Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Leona do against Neeko in League of Legends?

Leona wins the Leona vs Neeko matchup with a 63.3% win rate compared to Neeko's 36.7%, a 26.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 49 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Leona do against Neeko in the early game?

In the early game, Leona has the advantage against Neeko with a 57.9% win rate versus 42.1%. Leona players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Leona do against Neeko in the late game?

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

Who wins the Leona vs Neeko matchup?

Leona wins the matchup against Neeko with a 63.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 26.5 percentage point advantage means Leona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 49 games analyzed.

What is the best Leona build against Neeko?

The best Leona build against Neeko includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Bandlepipes with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Leona runes against Neeko?

The best Leona runes against Neeko use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Leona vs Neeko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Leona counter Neeko?

Yes, Leona has a favorable matchup against Neeko with a 63.3% win rate. Leona strongly counters Neeko in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Leona against Neeko?

When playing Leona against Neeko, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.