Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Neekovs Hwei

FMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hwei wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Neeko based on 9 games. Hwei 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 Hwei 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
Hwei - 33.3% win rateHwei(33.3%)
Neeko - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
33.3% WR
VS
Hwei vs Neeko matchup - 66.7% win rate
Hwei
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Hwei Matchup?

Hwei wins the Neeko vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
4.4
CS / min
5.3
812
DMG / min
1,079
12,168
Gold / game
13,604
147
Heal / min
104
429
DMG Mitigated / min
342
1.6
CC / min
1.0
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Neeko vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Neeko's 33.3%, giving Hwei a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Hwei 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 crowd control, where Neeko leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei 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 Hwei 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 Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.4Neeko
5.3Hwei
Hwei significantly out-farms Neeko by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Hwei a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Neeko players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
812Neeko
1,079Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Neeko by 267 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 Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,168Neeko
13,604Hwei
Hwei generates a commanding 1,436 more gold per game than Neeko. This substantial economic advantage means Hwei 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
1.6Neeko
1.0Hwei
Neeko provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Hwei, 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
576Neeko
446Hwei
Neeko heals and mitigates 130 more damage per minute than Hwei, 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 Hwei.

Best Neeko Build Against Hwei

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hwei
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko0.0%
Hwei early game win rateHwei100.0%
Late Game
Hwei
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko42.9%
Hwei late game win rateHwei57.1%

Hwei 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 Hwei can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hwei is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Neeko. Extended games heavily favor Hwei, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Hwei 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 Hwei

Sorcery rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs HweiSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Neeko rune vs HweiManaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs HweiTranscendence - best Neeko rune vs HweiScorch - best Neeko rune vs Hwei
Precision rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs HweiPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Neeko rune vs HweiPresence of Mind - best Neeko rune vs Hwei
100.0% WR

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


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 Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Neeko vs Hwei matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Neeko'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 Hwei in the early game?

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

How does Neeko do against Hwei in the late game?

In the late game, Hwei takes over the Neeko vs Hwei matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Hwei scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Hwei matchup?

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

What is the best Neeko build against Hwei?

The best Neeko build against Hwei includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Neeko runes against Hwei?

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

Does Neeko counter Hwei?

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

How do I play Neeko against Hwei?

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