Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Neekovs Akshan

AMageSupport
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Akshan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Akshan wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Neeko based on 5 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.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Akshan - 40.0% win rateAkshan(40.0%)
Neeko - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
40.0% WR
VS
Akshan vs Neeko matchup - 60.0% win rate
Akshan
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Akshan Matchup?

Akshan wins the Neeko vs Akshan matchup
Winner
Akshan
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.3
CS / min
6.5
962
DMG / min
717
13,429
Gold / game
12,194
138
Heal / min
179
439
DMG Mitigated / min
530
1.5
CC / min
0.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Neeko vs Akshan Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Akshan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Akshan wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 40.0%, giving Akshan a 20.0 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 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akshan has a strong advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Akshan 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.

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
6.5Akshan
Neeko and Akshan farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
962Neeko
717Akshan
Neeko heavily out-damages Akshan by 245 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
13,429Neeko
12,194Akshan
Neeko generates a commanding 1,235 more gold per game than Akshan. This substantial economic advantage means Neeko consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Akshan should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Neeko
0.1Akshan
Neeko brings significantly more crowd control than Akshan, with 1.4 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
576Neeko
708Akshan
Akshan heals and mitigates 132 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. 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
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko33.3%
Akshan early game win rateAkshan66.7%
Late Game
Neeko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko50.0%
Akshan late game win rateAkshan50.0%

Akshan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 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.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Neeko at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Akshan. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Akshan 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 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
100.0% WR

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


Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.93%691.65759,70239.1%47.8%
50.00%642.35829,45952.0%48.7%
50.00%521.56409,05047.6%51.6%
68.00%501.66168,73359.4%83.3%
64.29%421.86939,71763.2%65.2%
42.50%402.27009,79940.0%44.0%
39.47%381.86039,22635.3%42.9%
47.22%361.66499,26752.6%41.2%
42.86%351.66269,08950.0%36.8%
48.39%312.472610,54060.0%42.9%
38.71%311.76139,30137.5%40.0%
50.00%271.55059,14662.5%44.4%
34.62%261.66368,88033.3%35.7%
32.00%251.75529,61428.6%33.3%
40.00%251.55638,60341.7%38.5%
48.00%253.366010,57840.0%53.3%
58.33%242.47819,60966.7%50.0%
30.43%231.96859,01045.5%16.7%
56.52%231.55358,63266.7%50.0%
39.13%231.872410,29550.0%30.8%
50.00%225.768711,79425.0%64.3%
66.67%211.659710,05754.5%80.0%
50.00%201.963710,38333.3%57.1%
31.58%194.870810,70537.5%27.3%
78.95%195.77728,50680.0%77.8%
55.56%181.66349,80471.4%45.5%
50.00%181.36249,14937.5%60.0%
31.25%162.565210,80240.0%27.3%
50.00%162.05998,70557.1%44.4%
73.33%151.56268,88062.5%85.7%
42.86%145.584511,83842.9%42.9%
71.43%141.469410,59660.0%77.8%
61.54%131.463510,71360.0%62.5%
41.67%121.86969,50140.0%42.9%
33.33%125.565910,53120.0%42.9%
33.33%121.76949,18060.0%14.3%
75.00%121.45678,61488.9%33.3%
50.00%125.381110,75240.0%57.1%
54.55%115.481411,75650.0%57.1%
45.45%111.879510,66240.0%50.0%
54.55%116.182712,79066.7%50.0%
45.45%112.864710,38660.0%33.3%
63.64%115.585710,34250.0%71.4%
70.00%106.193011,137100.0%57.1%
40.00%104.575011,37750.0%33.3%
40.00%101.77118,41333.3%50.0%
66.67%94.682410,81575.0%60.0%
50.00%82.361510,84275.0%25.0%
75.00%83.48569,90680.0%66.7%
57.14%72.06919,34066.7%50.0%
28.57%71.45588,51828.6%0.0%
57.14%72.44968,03050.0%60.0%
50.00%66.11,02811,0750.0%75.0%
16.67%64.491410,07725.0%0.0%
66.67%63.76267,02680.0%0.0%
33.33%64.16737,63866.7%0.0%
66.67%63.168610,413100.0%50.0%
50.00%64.780611,53833.3%66.7%
83.33%63.757610,69366.7%100.0%
40.00%52.56509,35866.7%0.0%
60.00%55.374011,7760.0%75.0%
80.00%55.086414,1730.0%80.0%
40.00%55.378410,33366.7%0.0%
60.00%55.071010,758100.0%33.3%
80.00%52.45238,96075.0%100.0%
40.00%56.396213,42933.3%50.0%
100.00%56.51,09112,636100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.26536,76366.7%0.0%
40.00%53.374210,588100.0%25.0%
20.00%55.283111,13633.3%0.0%
80.00%56.790410,49075.0%100.0%

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Neeko vs Akshan - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Akshan in League of Legends?

Akshan wins the Neeko vs Akshan matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Neeko do against Akshan in the early game?

In the early game, Akshan has the advantage against Neeko with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Akshan matchup?

Akshan wins the matchup against Neeko with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Akshan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 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. 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 100.0% win rate in the Neeko vs Akshan matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Neeko counter Akshan?

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

How do I play Neeko against Akshan?

When playing Neeko against Akshan, play cautiously and avoid Akshan's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Akshan in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.