Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Neekovs Heimerdinger

FMageSupport
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Heimerdinger wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Neeko based on 6 games. Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger 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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Heimerdinger - 33.3% win rateHeimerdinger(33.3%)
Neeko - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
33.3% WR
VS
Heimerdinger vs Neeko matchup - 66.7% win rate
Heimerdinger
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the Neeko vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Heimerdinger
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
5.1
CS / min
5.5
612
DMG / min
943
8,545
Gold / game
9,398
116
Heal / min
78
363
DMG Mitigated / min
260
1.3
CC / min
0.9
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Neeko vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Heimerdinger wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Neeko's 33.3%, giving Heimerdinger a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Heimerdinger dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Neeko players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Heimerdinger leads by 330 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Heimerdinger wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.1Neeko
5.5Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger edges out Neeko by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Heimerdinger.
Damage
612Neeko
943Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Neeko by 330 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 Heimerdinger's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,545Neeko
9,398Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger generates a commanding 854 more gold per game than Neeko. This substantial economic advantage means Heimerdinger 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
1.3Neeko
0.9Heimerdinger
Neeko provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Heimerdinger, 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
479Neeko
338Heimerdinger
Neeko heals and mitigates 140 more damage per minute than Heimerdinger, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Neeko to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Heimerdinger.

Best Neeko Build Against Heimerdinger

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Heimerdinger are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame 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 Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko40.0%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger60.0%
Late Game
Heimerdinger
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko0.0%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger100.0%

Heimerdinger dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Neeko. This lopsided early game means Heimerdinger can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

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

Best Neeko Runes Against Heimerdinger

Sorcery rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs HeimerdingerSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Neeko rune vs HeimerdingerManaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs HeimerdingerTranscendence - best Neeko rune vs HeimerdingerScorch - best Neeko rune vs Heimerdinger
Inspiration rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs HeimerdingerInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Neeko rune vs HeimerdingerCosmic Insight - best Neeko rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

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


Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.76%1341.76209,61646.9%48.6%
43.97%1162.16259,82849.0%40.0%
46.02%1132.565710,88158.3%40.3%
49.04%1041.86469,91044.7%52.6%
49.50%1012.064910,03050.0%49.2%
60.47%861.66589,47772.5%50.0%
42.68%821.87079,69645.7%40.4%
41.77%791.75749,32248.7%35.0%
47.83%692.766410,15948.4%47.4%
48.28%581.861310,12059.1%41.7%
43.64%551.66329,23046.7%40.0%
50.94%531.66639,26768.0%35.7%
59.62%521.763710,25161.9%58.1%
50.00%521.64997,91961.8%27.8%
46.15%521.75609,28460.9%34.5%
34.00%502.66949,42730.8%37.5%
47.83%461.960210,24661.1%39.3%
51.11%451.76589,68450.0%52.2%
46.51%431.95519,42047.6%45.5%
46.51%433.25909,84747.8%45.0%
53.66%411.77149,69264.7%45.8%
51.28%391.55709,20457.1%44.4%
61.54%391.567310,04461.5%61.5%
47.37%382.16109,47645.5%50.0%
48.65%373.369111,12538.5%54.2%
54.29%351.76669,56447.4%62.5%
70.59%345.781311,41473.3%68.4%
26.67%305.383411,33446.1%11.8%
43.33%301.46189,22940.0%45.0%
42.31%265.676111,48325.0%50.0%
50.00%261.66199,35378.6%16.7%
40.00%255.575910,81227.3%50.0%
41.67%241.56418,52946.7%33.3%
26.09%231.85809,33733.3%21.4%
50.00%221.66309,57454.5%45.5%
47.62%215.381510,16464.3%14.3%
38.10%211.87299,37837.5%38.5%
71.43%211.86699,93466.7%75.0%
50.00%204.45539,55040.0%60.0%
52.63%195.776011,22150.0%54.5%
52.63%195.981111,80950.0%54.5%
50.00%181.65619,05650.0%50.0%
58.82%175.878813,97166.7%57.1%
64.71%174.984511,99762.5%66.7%
41.18%172.15469,11044.4%37.5%
50.00%164.186412,81175.0%41.7%
75.00%165.376311,44062.5%87.5%
62.50%163.982211,48066.7%60.0%
13.33%152.36009,95725.0%0.0%
46.67%155.776110,72050.0%44.4%
53.33%154.177810,87440.0%60.0%
21.43%145.56369,26433.3%0.0%
50.00%146.267912,39860.0%44.4%
35.71%141.864811,14650.0%30.0%
50.00%142.66739,53850.0%50.0%
50.00%145.469811,76866.7%45.5%
46.15%133.582311,804100.0%30.0%
61.54%134.587311,21171.4%50.0%
41.67%124.877612,39960.0%28.6%
40.00%101.46519,425100.0%0.0%
40.00%104.372111,8130.0%40.0%
55.56%93.970811,67666.7%50.0%
66.67%93.878513,973100.0%62.5%
55.56%95.864910,69250.0%60.0%
37.50%82.14879,53940.0%33.3%
87.50%86.187410,026100.0%75.0%
37.50%83.568110,37350.0%33.3%
62.50%84.499812,142100.0%25.0%
50.00%84.97808,91850.0%50.0%
42.86%76.21,14616,0300.0%50.0%
71.43%75.076011,221100.0%50.0%
71.43%75.081011,71550.0%80.0%
42.86%75.375111,36925.0%66.7%
42.86%74.288812,566100.0%0.0%
28.57%71.571011,48966.7%0.0%
71.43%75.279911,39075.0%66.7%
42.86%72.271110,57540.0%50.0%
66.67%61.361311,806100.0%33.3%
33.33%62.44919,85450.0%0.0%
66.67%65.088514,5270.0%80.0%
50.00%63.786913,52750.0%50.0%
33.33%64.893611,43033.3%33.3%
16.67%61.85009,02033.3%0.0%
0.00%66.679512,9430.0%0.0%
33.33%65.16128,54540.0%0.0%
66.67%62.681110,5070.0%80.0%
40.00%56.284814,2600.0%50.0%
20.00%54.078511,1350.0%25.0%
60.00%52.675711,56233.3%100.0%
40.00%51.76267,89050.0%0.0%
20.00%56.292314,1660.0%20.0%
60.00%55.595712,25766.7%50.0%
80.00%52.87609,74250.0%100.0%
40.00%52.561212,2160.0%66.7%
80.00%57.16689,27780.0%0.0%
40.00%54.087812,365100.0%25.0%
60.00%56.794013,7250.0%100.0%
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Neeko vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Heimerdinger wins the Neeko vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Neeko's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Neeko do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

In the early game, Heimerdinger has the advantage against Neeko with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Heimerdinger players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Neeko do against Heimerdinger in the late game?

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

Who wins the Neeko vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Heimerdinger wins the matchup against Neeko with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Heimerdinger is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Heimerdinger?

The best Neeko build against Heimerdinger includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, 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 Heimerdinger?

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

Does Neeko counter Heimerdinger?

No, Neeko struggles against Heimerdinger with only a 33.3% win rate. Heimerdinger has the advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Heimerdinger's lead.

How do I play Neeko against Heimerdinger?

When playing Neeko against Heimerdinger, play cautiously and avoid Heimerdinger's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Heimerdinger has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.