Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Neekovs Ekko

DMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Neeko wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Ekko based on 9 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 Ekko 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.

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Ekko - 66.7% win rateEkko(66.7%)
Neeko - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
66.7% WR
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Ekko vs Neeko matchup - 33.3% win rate
Ekko
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Ekko Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 9
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
4.3
CS / min
4.5
837
DMG / min
608
11,260
Gold / game
11,050
185
Heal / min
316
388
DMG Mitigated / min
601
1.3
CC / min
0.6
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Neeko vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ekko's 33.3%, giving Neeko a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Neeko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ekko players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Neeko leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko players can confidently pick into Ekko and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ekko 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 Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Ekko, 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
4.3Neeko
4.5Ekko
Neeko and Ekko 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
837Neeko
608Ekko
Neeko heavily out-damages Ekko by 229 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ekko 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
11,260Neeko
11,050Ekko
Neeko and Ekko generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 210 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Neeko
0.6Ekko
Neeko provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ekko, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Neeko coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
573Neeko
917Ekko
Ekko vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 344 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko 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 Ekko

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Ekko 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 Ekko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko80.0%
Ekko early game win rateEkko20.0%
Late Game
Neeko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko50.0%
Ekko late game win rateEkko50.0%

Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Ekko. This lopsided early game means Neeko 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 Ekko. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Neeko Runes Against Ekko

Domination rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs EkkoDomination
Electrocute - best Neeko rune vs EkkoCheap Shot - best Neeko rune vs EkkoDeep Ward - best Neeko rune vs EkkoTreasure Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Ekko
Inspiration rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs EkkoInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Neeko rune vs EkkoCosmic Insight - best Neeko rune vs Ekko
100.0% WR

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


Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.39%722.35689,29551.4%51.4%
46.67%601.65939,22760.0%37.1%
44.00%502.061610,04328.6%55.2%
30.61%491.75578,64725.8%38.9%
36.73%491.765910,01142.1%33.3%
53.06%491.75969,39256.5%50.0%
55.26%381.46019,30961.1%50.0%
60.00%351.75969,27972.2%47.1%
65.71%351.558210,24472.7%62.5%
50.00%342.269510,12750.0%50.0%
44.12%342.25699,72950.0%40.0%
59.38%321.76699,68169.2%52.6%
43.33%301.86158,91138.5%47.1%
50.00%281.66599,73950.0%50.0%
50.00%282.05629,36552.9%45.5%
48.00%252.66069,61541.7%53.9%
44.00%251.55568,82640.0%46.7%
37.50%241.85669,47436.4%38.5%
50.00%242.166110,88371.4%41.2%
62.50%241.866510,00363.6%61.5%
45.45%222.060010,59216.7%56.3%
50.00%225.480611,47062.5%42.9%
35.00%204.370010,74722.2%45.5%
42.11%191.65139,12622.2%60.0%
41.18%171.65957,84740.0%42.9%
47.06%171.36259,66750.0%44.4%
52.94%171.969911,68475.0%46.1%
50.00%161.76019,06055.6%42.9%
50.00%163.46829,26687.5%12.5%
56.25%161.66478,30944.4%71.4%
50.00%161.763511,00850.0%50.0%
53.33%153.584012,02460.0%50.0%
80.00%151.669910,01350.0%100.0%
66.67%156.478612,61442.9%87.5%
42.86%142.165811,53625.0%50.0%
38.46%135.876511,53920.0%50.0%
75.00%125.594010,38666.7%83.3%
72.73%115.770210,77540.0%100.0%
63.64%112.867510,25257.1%75.0%
40.00%105.486110,90733.3%50.0%
66.67%95.378612,64350.0%71.4%
66.67%91.967510,287100.0%50.0%
33.33%94.481212,1680.0%42.9%
66.67%94.383711,26080.0%50.0%
44.44%95.51,04014,11450.0%42.9%
37.50%81.970911,4150.0%42.9%
25.00%81.56079,09625.0%25.0%
50.00%85.88149,35340.0%66.7%
75.00%84.366210,28250.0%100.0%
37.50%84.281311,67566.7%20.0%
12.50%82.351511,9180.0%12.5%
50.00%84.989311,79666.7%40.0%
50.00%85.997813,53950.0%50.0%
71.43%72.873010,32680.0%50.0%
57.14%73.88329,60760.0%50.0%
57.14%73.686611,566100.0%25.0%
57.14%74.875313,7600.0%57.1%
16.67%62.783714,0020.0%20.0%
33.33%62.251411,947100.0%20.0%
66.67%65.670910,81550.0%75.0%
16.67%65.768312,6350.0%20.0%
66.67%66.485611,10933.3%100.0%
16.67%61.76469,7780.0%25.0%
50.00%65.388313,15150.0%50.0%
66.67%65.382213,083100.0%33.3%
60.00%52.382913,15366.7%50.0%
60.00%51.357214,0330.0%60.0%
40.00%56.090911,18133.3%50.0%
40.00%51.153610,21566.7%0.0%
40.00%52.06269,47933.3%50.0%
40.00%54.579614,9940.0%40.0%
60.00%55.496112,81550.0%66.7%

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Neeko vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Ekko matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ekko's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Neeko do against Ekko in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Ekko with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Ekko 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 Ekko matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Ekko with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Ekko?

The best Neeko build against Ekko includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Ekko?

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

Does Neeko counter Ekko?

Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Ekko with a 66.7% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Ekko in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Neeko against Ekko?

When playing Neeko against Ekko, 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.