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

Neekovs Briar

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

Neeko vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Neeko wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Briar based on 5 games. Neeko holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Neeko vs Briar 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 - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
80.0% WR
VS
Briar vs Neeko matchup - 20.0% win rate
Briar
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Briar Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Briar matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
1.7
CS / min
1.7
756
DMG / min
1,039
14,922
Gold / game
19,566
192
Heal / min
895
407
DMG Mitigated / min
980
1.1
CC / min
0.9
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Neeko vs Briar Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Briar's 20.0%, giving Neeko a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Neeko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Briar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Briar leads by 1,275 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko players can confidently pick into Briar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Briar 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 Briar Laning Phase Breakdown

Briar wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

Briar is favored during the laning phase against Neeko, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Briar holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.7Neeko
1.7Briar
Neeko and Briar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
756Neeko
1,039Briar
Briar heavily out-damages Neeko by 283 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Neeko should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Briar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,922Neeko
19,566Briar
Briar generates a commanding 4,645 more gold per game than Neeko. This substantial economic advantage means Briar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Neeko should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Neeko
0.9Briar
Both Neeko and Briar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
600Neeko
1,875Briar
Briar vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 1,275 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar 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 Neeko Build Against Briar

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Briar are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. 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 Briar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Briar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko100.0%
Briar early game win rateBriar0.0%
Late Game
Neeko
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko75.0%
Briar late game win rateBriar25.0%

Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Briar. This lopsided early game means Neeko 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Briar. Extended games heavily favor Neeko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Neeko Runes Against Briar

Domination rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs BriarDomination
Electrocute - best Neeko rune vs BriarTaste of Blood - best Neeko rune vs BriarGrisly Mementos - best Neeko rune vs BriarTreasure Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Briar
Sorcery rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs BriarSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs BriarScorch - best Neeko rune vs Briar
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Neeko to press their advantage against Briar, 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 Briar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Briar in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Briar matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Briar's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Neeko do against Briar in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Briar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Neeko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Neeko do against Briar in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Briar matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Briar matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Briar with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Briar?

The best Neeko build against Briar includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer'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 Briar?

The best Neeko runes against Briar use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Neeko vs Briar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Neeko counter Briar?

Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Briar with a 80.0% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Briar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Neeko against Briar?

When playing Neeko against Briar, 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.