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

Neekovs Diana

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

Neeko vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Neeko wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Diana based on 9 games. Diana 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 Diana 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 - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
55.6% WR
VS
Diana vs Neeko matchup - 44.4% win rate
Diana
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Diana Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Diana matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
4.5
CS / min
4.7
711
DMG / min
929
13,437
Gold / game
15,459
155
Heal / min
120
391
DMG Mitigated / min
937
1.2
CC / min
0.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Neeko vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Diana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Diana's 44.4%, giving Neeko a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Diana controls the early laning stage, but Neeko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Diana 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 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko players can confidently pick into Diana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Diana 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 Diana Laning Phase Breakdown

Diana wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

Diana is favored during the laning phase against Neeko, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Diana holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.5Neeko
4.7Diana
Neeko and Diana 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
711Neeko
929Diana
Diana heavily out-damages Neeko by 218 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 Diana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,437Neeko
15,459Diana
Diana generates a commanding 2,022 more gold per game than Neeko. This substantial economic advantage means Diana 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
1.2Neeko
0.2Diana
Neeko brings significantly more crowd control than Diana, with 1.0 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. Diana should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
546Neeko
1,057Diana
Diana vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 511 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Diana 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 Diana

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Diana
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko0.0%
Diana early game win rateDiana100.0%
Late Game
Neeko
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko62.5%
Diana late game win rateDiana37.5%

Diana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Neeko. This lopsided early game means Diana 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Diana. 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: Diana 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 Diana

Domination rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs DianaDomination
Electrocute - best Neeko rune vs DianaTaste of Blood - best Neeko rune vs DianaGrisly Mementos - best Neeko rune vs DianaTreasure Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Diana
Sorcery rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs DianaSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs DianaScorch - best Neeko rune vs Diana
0.0% WR

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

How does Neeko do against Diana in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Diana matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Diana's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Neeko do against Diana in the early game?

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

How does Neeko do against Diana in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Diana matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Diana matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Diana with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Diana?

The best Neeko build against Diana includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, 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 Diana?

The best Neeko runes against Diana use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Neeko vs Diana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Neeko counter Diana?

Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Diana with a 55.6% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Diana in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Neeko against Diana?

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