Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Neekovs Akshan

AMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Akshan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Neeko wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Akshan based on 7 games. Akshan wins the early laning phase while Neeko scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Neeko vs Akshan matchup.

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Neeko Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Neeko 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.

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Neeko - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
57.1% WR
VS
Akshan vs Neeko matchup - 42.9% win rate
Akshan
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Akshan Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Akshan matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.3
CS / min
6.4
1,097
DMG / min
603
10,998
Gold / game
10,479
108
Heal / min
158
395
DMG Mitigated / min
489
1.7
CC / min
0.0
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Neeko vs Akshan Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Akshan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Akshan's 42.9%, giving Neeko a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Akshan controls the early laning stage, but Neeko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Akshan 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 crowd control, where Neeko leads by 1.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko players can confidently pick into Akshan and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akshan away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Neeko vs Akshan Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Akshan in League of Legends

Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Akshan, 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.

Farming
6.3Neeko
6.4Akshan
Neeko and Akshan farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,097Neeko
603Akshan
Neeko heavily out-damages Akshan by 493 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Akshan 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
10,998Neeko
10,479Akshan
Neeko earns 519 more gold per game than Akshan, 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
1.7Neeko
0.0Akshan
Neeko brings significantly more crowd control than Akshan, with 1.6 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Neeko far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Akshan should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
504Neeko
647Akshan
Akshan heals and mitigates 143 more damage per minute than Neeko, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Akshan to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Neeko.

Best Neeko Build Against Akshan

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Akshan, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Akshan are Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Neeko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Akshan. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Akshan matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akshan
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko25.0%
Akshan early game win rateAkshan75.0%
Late Game
Neeko
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko100.0%
Akshan late game win rateAkshan0.0%

Akshan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Neeko. This lopsided early game means Akshan can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Neeko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Akshan. Extended games heavily favor Neeko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Akshan must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Neeko reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Neeko survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Neeko Runes Against Akshan

Domination rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs AkshanDomination
Electrocute - best Neeko rune vs AkshanTaste of Blood - best Neeko rune vs AkshanGrisly Mementos - best Neeko rune vs AkshanTreasure Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Akshan
Sorcery rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs AkshanSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs AkshanScorch - best Neeko rune vs Akshan
33.3% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Neeko to press their advantage against Akshan, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Neeko'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 Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Neeko matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.98%1022.360110,04851.5%50.7%
41.94%932.05829,16445.7%39.7%
48.94%472.15959,77133.3%56.3%
51.11%451.96329,81357.1%48.4%
51.22%411.86058,55150.0%52.9%
40.00%351.75808,04335.3%44.4%
47.06%341.96439,84433.3%54.5%
51.61%312.068110,38044.4%54.5%
70.37%272.061810,24160.0%76.5%
55.56%271.959710,189100.0%36.8%
34.62%262.16559,02254.5%20.0%
47.83%231.76158,72462.5%40.0%
77.27%222.46698,93483.3%70.0%
40.91%222.663710,30857.1%33.3%
54.55%222.06399,25233.3%69.2%
28.57%211.86499,71620.0%31.3%
47.62%211.55368,48141.7%55.6%
65.00%204.883411,94385.7%53.9%
50.00%201.969410,13555.6%45.5%
55.00%205.189011,57866.7%50.0%
55.00%203.165610,62362.5%50.0%
36.84%191.95089,87225.0%40.0%
50.00%182.06589,57760.0%46.1%
70.59%174.27399,65466.7%75.0%
52.94%171.868510,06980.0%41.7%
37.50%165.589911,63366.7%20.0%
31.25%161.96459,61457.1%11.1%
53.33%152.366710,51750.0%54.5%
53.33%151.96397,82562.5%42.9%
42.86%141.86037,17057.1%28.6%
64.29%141.66068,73380.0%55.6%
42.86%142.073010,50350.0%37.5%
57.14%141.85588,90133.3%75.0%
46.15%132.565411,16466.7%40.0%
69.23%135.476711,34866.7%70.0%
33.33%121.87009,3390.0%50.0%
75.00%124.785313,891100.0%70.0%
72.73%114.795912,79766.7%75.0%
45.45%116.094614,2660.0%55.6%
81.82%113.77989,87185.7%75.0%
33.33%94.96579,6400.0%50.0%
44.44%94.870410,94033.3%50.0%
55.56%93.66659,41866.7%50.0%
55.56%94.571113,4370.0%62.5%
33.33%91.56116,73660.0%0.0%
77.78%96.38888,34360.0%100.0%
62.50%82.36359,64250.0%75.0%
37.50%85.895413,80750.0%33.3%
28.57%73.680312,4890.0%28.6%
57.14%75.577612,23150.0%60.0%
42.86%71.962810,2210.0%50.0%
85.71%72.26699,310100.0%75.0%
71.43%75.876812,470100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.31,09710,99825.0%100.0%
57.14%72.663711,03733.3%75.0%
16.67%61.863111,0890.0%20.0%
50.00%63.772713,0320.0%60.0%
50.00%63.584911,34150.0%50.0%
50.00%61.95228,26550.0%50.0%
50.00%66.187511,26933.3%66.7%
66.67%63.690912,238100.0%50.0%
66.67%65.396711,00333.3%100.0%
83.33%61.55859,32466.7%100.0%
80.00%53.268413,243100.0%75.0%
60.00%57.37448,08350.0%66.7%
20.00%56.382810,27950.0%0.0%
60.00%55.36748,44266.7%50.0%
20.00%53.47269,8550.0%25.0%
40.00%54.479411,4180.0%40.0%
20.00%51.566610,3080.0%33.3%
80.00%51.775614,922100.0%75.0%
40.00%53.64075,80425.0%100.0%

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Neeko vs Akshan - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Akshan in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Akshan matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Akshan's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Neeko do against Akshan in the early game?

In the early game, Akshan has the advantage against Neeko with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Akshan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Neeko do against Akshan in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Akshan matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Akshan matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Akshan with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Akshan?

The best Neeko build against Akshan includes Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Spellslinger's Shoes. 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 Neeko runes against Akshan?

The best Neeko runes against Akshan use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Neeko vs Akshan matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Neeko counter Akshan?

Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Akshan with a 57.1% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Akshan in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Neeko against Akshan?

When playing Neeko against Akshan, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Akshan. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.