Neeko, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
47.5%
Pick Rate
1.1%
Ban Rate
0.8%

Neeko Support Counters & Lane Matchups

Neeko F TierMageSupport
Patch
26.21
Games
2,109
Lane
Support
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Nov 3, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Every Support lane opponent Neeko faced in Patch 26.21, ranked: Seraphine (54.2% win rate against Neeko) and Lux (52.8%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 24 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Neeko.

Hardest counter
Seraphinewins 54.2%
Next hardest
Luxwins 52.8%
Biggest lane bully
Pantheon+282 gold at 15
Easiest matchup
Leonayou win 54.0%
Support lanes won at 15
56.1%

Who Counters Neeko Support (Patch 26.21)

24 lane opponents · 1,600 games

The hardest Support matchups for Neeko are Seraphine (54.2% win rate against Neeko), Lux (52.8%) and Swain (57.1%). Pantheon is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 282 gold ahead of Neeko on average. Across the 24 matchups with lane data, Neeko is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 13 and clearly behind against 1. The easiest lane is Leona: Neeko wins 54.0%.

OpponentTheir win rateGold @15CS @15XP @15VerdictGames
Soraka66.7%−644−7.7−202CounterLoses lane42
Milio63.8%−423−4.5−39CounterLoses lane58
Braum60.9%−367−5.6−307Leans their wayLoses lane46
Seraphine54.2%−24−3.9−21Leans their way155
Lux52.8%+157+0.5+228Leans their way178
Swain57.1%+155+0.7+66Leans their way63
Nami56.3%−305−5.2−50Leans their wayLoses lane71
Blitzcrank55.6%−369−5.7−208Leans their wayLoses lane81
Morgana55.4%−98−1.0−71Leans their way83
Pantheon58.0%+282−2.5−82Leans their wayWins lane50
Lulu53.8%−342−5.3−5Leans their wayLoses lane78
Thresh50.8%−332−2.6−235Loses lane118
Vel'Koz56.8%+258+1.2+271Leans their way37
Nautilus50.0%−406−6.7−251Loses lane88
Alistar55.6%−418−3.3−120Leans their wayLoses lane36
Pyke50.0%+139−4.3−74Even70
Senna52.1%+19−0.8+169Leans their way48
Zyra54.5%+211+3.3+302Leans their way33
Leona46.0%−418−3.8−283Leans your wayLoses lane87
Brand48.7%+287+4.3+228Even39
Tahm Kench48.4%+126−2.4+160Even31
Rakan45.9%−593−4.7−576Leans your wayLoses lane37
Rell41.2%−368−6.2−369Leans your wayLoses lane34
Karma37.8%−431+0.3−261Leans your wayLoses lane37

Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.

Neeko Counter Pick Finder

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Pick the champions you play to rank them against Neeko. With nothing picked, the strongest counters overall are shown.

Strongest picks vs Neeko
PickWin rate vs NeekoGold @15Games
1. Soraka66.7%−64442
2. Milio63.8%−42358
3. Braum60.9%−36746
4. Seraphine54.2%−24155
5. Lux52.8%+157178

Neeko Lane Gold at 15 Minutes

Neeko's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Support opponents. Right of the line, Neeko is ahead; left, the opponent is.

When facing Neeko in League of Legends, understanding Neeko's primary damage profile is essential for building effective counter strategies. Neeko deals primarily magic damage, which means prioritizing magic resist in your defensive itemization will significantly reduce Neeko's threat in fights. Top defensive items against Neeko include Mercury's Treads, Spirit Visage, Force of Nature, and Banshee's Veil. These items provide substantial magic resist stats that directly mitigate Neeko's damage output throughout all stages of the game.

From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Neeko counters are Seraphine, Lux, Swain, and Nami. These champions either out-trade Neeko in lane, have abilities that negate Neeko's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Seraphine in particular exploits Neeko's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.

Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Neeko involves understanding Neeko's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Neeko when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Neeko in team fights before Neeko can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Neeko to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Neeko's impact and secure victory.

When to Counter Neeko - Game Phase Strategy

EARLYEarly Game (Levels 1-6)

Neeko may be mana-dependent early. Punish after spell rotations when abilities are on cooldown. All-in when mana is depleted for advantageous trades.

MIDMid Game (Levels 7-13)

Neeko's poke and zone control peaks mid game. Engage quickly to close the gap before Neeko can kite. Use flanks and hard engage to bypass poke damage.

LATELate Game (Levels 14-18)

Neeko provides strong team fight damage late. Prioritize diving Neeko or use assassins to reach the backline. Magic resist items become crucial.

Tips for Playing Against Neeko

  • Pick Seraphine or similar champions with kits that exploit Neeko's weaknesses
  • Build Mercury's Treads or Hexdrinker early to reduce Neeko's damage in lane
  • Track Neeko's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
  • Ward Neeko's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
  • Coordinate with your jungler to gank Neeko during vulnerable windows
  • Dodge Neeko's skill shots by moving unpredictably
  • All-in Neeko when mana is low from spell rotations

Riot's tips for playing against Neeko

  • Standing behind minions against Neeko is very dangerous as Tangle-Barbs become stronger.
  • Pop Blossom's warning visuals are invisible if Neeko is disguised.
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What Neeko Is Good Against

The Support opponents Neeko beats most reliably this patch — the picks to look for when Neeko is your champion.

OpponentTheir win rateGold @15CS @15XP @15VerdictGames
Leona46.0%−418−3.8−283Leans your wayLoses lane87
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Neeko Counters FAQ - Patch 26.21

Who counters Neeko?

In the Support lane this patch, the strongest counters to Neeko are Seraphine (54.2% over 155 games), Lux (52.8% over 178 games), Swain (57.1% over 63 games), Nami (56.3% over 71 games), Blitzcrank (55.6% over 81 games).

What is Neeko's hardest matchup?

Seraphine. Neeko wins only 45.8% of 155 lane games against Seraphine and sits at +24 gold at 15 minutes.

What is Neeko good against?

Neeko's best Support matchups this patch are Leona (54.0%).

Who beats Neeko in lane?

Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Neeko's toughest lanes are Pantheon (+282 gold ahead).

Is Neeko a lane bully?

Yes. Neeko Support averages 140 more gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 56% of games.