Neeko, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
0.9%
Ban Rate
0.7%

Neeko Support Counters & Lane Matchups

Neeko D TierMageSupport
Patch
26.19
Games
1,835
Lane
Support
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 10, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Every Support lane opponent Neeko faced in Patch 26.19, ranked: Morgana (62.6% win rate against Neeko) and Janna (54.9%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 21 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Neeko.

Hardest counter
Morganawins 62.6%
Next hardest
Jannawins 54.9%
Biggest lane bully
Pantheon+545 gold at 15
Easiest matchup
Luxyou win 56.8%
Support lanes won at 15
56.4%

Who Counters Neeko Support (Patch 26.19)

21 lane opponents · 1,264 games

The hardest Support matchups for Neeko are Morgana (62.6% win rate against Neeko), Janna (54.9%) and Leona (52.6%). Pantheon is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 545 gold ahead of Neeko on average. Across the 21 matchups with lane data, Neeko is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 10 and clearly behind against 2. The easiest lane is Lux: Neeko wins 56.8%.

OpponentTheir win rateGold @15CS @15XP @15VerdictGames
Brand69.0%+374−0.9+184CounterWins lane42
Morgana62.6%+95−4.3+91Counter99
Soraka68.4%−312−3.5−64CounterLoses lane38
Janna54.9%−454−7.2−220Leans their wayLoses lane71
Braum58.1%−267−3.3−128Leans their wayLoses lane43
Leona52.6%−372−3.3−98Leans their wayLoses lane78
Thresh51.1%−263−3.2+10Loses lane92
Zyra56.8%−72−1.2−112Leans their way37
Seraphine48.8%−71−4.7−37Even123
Pantheon55.9%+545−0.3+229Leans their wayWins lane34
Lulu50.8%−598−6.2−49Loses lane65
Senna50.0%+136−1.9+77Even60
Swain52.6%+6−1.0−58Leans their way38
Blitzcrank51.1%−297−8.1−250Loses lane47
Nami48.3%−431−6.4−100Loses lane58
Lux43.2%+3+0.7+50Leans your way125
Nautilus45.6%−394−5.0−291Leans your wayLoses lane57
Milio47.5%−185−4.1−19Leans your way40
Yuumi48.5%−819−16.2−52Loses lane33
Tahm Kench47.1%−252−2.4+254Leans your way34
Pyke42.0%−2−5.9−360Leans your way50

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. Brand69.0%+37442
2. Morgana62.6%+9599
3. Soraka68.4%−31238
4. Janna54.9%−45471
5. Braum58.1%−26743

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 Morgana, Janna, Leona, and Thresh. These champions either out-trade Neeko in lane, have abilities that negate Neeko's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Morgana 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 Morgana 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
Lux43.2%+3+0.7+50Leans your way125
Seraphine48.8%−71−4.7−37Even123
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Neeko Counters FAQ - Patch 26.19

Who counters Neeko?

In the Support lane this patch, the strongest counters to Neeko are Morgana (62.6% over 99 games), Janna (54.9% over 71 games), Leona (52.6% over 78 games), Thresh (51.1% over 92 games), Lulu (50.8% over 65 games).

What is Neeko's hardest matchup?

Morgana. Neeko wins only 37.4% of 99 lane games against Morgana and sits at −95 gold at 15 minutes.

What is Neeko good against?

Neeko's best Support matchups this patch are Lux (56.8%), Seraphine (51.2%).

Who beats Neeko in lane?

Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Neeko's toughest lanes are Pantheon (+545 gold ahead), Brand (+374 gold ahead).

Is Neeko a lane bully?

Yes. Neeko Support averages 153 more gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 56% of games.