Neekovs Illaoi
Neeko vs Illaoi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Neeko wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Illaoi 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 Illaoi 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.
Illaoi(60.0%)Who Wins the Neeko vs Illaoi Matchup?
Neeko vs Illaoi Matchup Summary
The Neeko vs Illaoi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Illaoi's 40.0%, giving Neeko a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Neeko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Illaoi 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 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko players can confidently pick into Illaoi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Illaoi 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 Illaoi Laning Phase Breakdown
Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Illaoi, 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.
Best Neeko Build Against Illaoi
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Illaoi, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Illaoi are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Void Staff. 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 Illaoi matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Neeko100.0%Illaoi0.0%Neeko50.0%Illaoi50.0%Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Illaoi. 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 Illaoi. 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. Illaoi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Neeko Runes Against Illaoi
Sorcery
Inspiration
Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Neeko to press their advantage against Illaoi, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.50% | 187 | 1.7 | 601 | 8,974 | 40.2% | 37.1% | |
| 42.86% | 147 | 2.3 | 589 | 9,220 | 35.4% | 48.8% | |
| 48.70% | 115 | 1.7 | 605 | 9,288 | 54.2% | 44.8% | |
| 54.55% | 99 | 1.7 | 629 | 9,510 | 59.5% | 50.9% | |
| 46.88% | 96 | 1.8 | 616 | 9,285 | 53.7% | 41.8% | |
| 45.12% | 82 | 1.9 | 583 | 9,506 | 47.1% | 43.8% | |
| 62.34% | 77 | 2.3 | 642 | 10,064 | 61.5% | 62.8% | |
| 58.67% | 75 | 1.7 | 642 | 9,217 | 66.7% | 53.3% | |
| 51.52% | 66 | 1.8 | 668 | 9,813 | 56.0% | 48.8% | |
| 51.67% | 60 | 2.2 | 719 | 10,254 | 61.9% | 46.1% | |
| 51.67% | 60 | 1.8 | 641 | 9,332 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 50.85% | 59 | 3.1 | 638 | 9,631 | 44.8% | 56.7% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 1.6 | 654 | 9,568 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.91% | 55 | 1.7 | 578 | 9,271 | 60.7% | 40.7% | |
| 42.59% | 54 | 1.9 | 607 | 8,861 | 50.0% | 34.6% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 1.6 | 666 | 9,676 | 35.0% | 54.8% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 1.6 | 601 | 8,923 | 53.9% | 43.5% | |
| 45.83% | 48 | 1.9 | 643 | 9,387 | 32.0% | 60.9% | |
| 39.13% | 46 | 1.5 | 476 | 8,439 | 43.5% | 34.8% | |
| 31.71% | 41 | 1.7 | 694 | 9,968 | 46.7% | 23.1% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 1.7 | 691 | 9,491 | 52.9% | 56.5% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 1.7 | 707 | 9,367 | 30.8% | 44.4% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 6.3 | 790 | 10,624 | 38.9% | 40.9% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 1.8 | 658 | 8,484 | 71.4% | 44.4% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 1.6 | 611 | 8,942 | 47.1% | 57.1% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 5.8 | 757 | 10,856 | 38.9% | 35.0% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 2.8 | 636 | 9,489 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 62.86% | 35 | 1.7 | 543 | 8,932 | 50.0% | 73.7% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 1.6 | 627 | 9,703 | 46.1% | 72.2% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 5.5 | 803 | 11,182 | 50.0% | 45.0% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 4.8 | 827 | 11,403 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 4.0 | 788 | 11,707 | 50.0% | 70.6% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 1.6 | 561 | 9,055 | 50.0% | 64.7% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 1.5 | 636 | 9,195 | 64.3% | 70.0% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 1.7 | 613 | 9,870 | 37.5% | 25.0% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.7 | 621 | 9,980 | 71.4% | 53.3% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 3.0 | 693 | 11,040 | 27.3% | 45.5% | |
| 20.00% | 20 | 5.3 | 784 | 11,156 | 14.3% | 23.1% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 5.7 | 868 | 11,721 | 83.3% | 64.3% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 3.9 | 680 | 9,640 | 44.4% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 5.3 | 827 | 10,816 | 63.6% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 2.0 | 640 | 8,418 | 57.1% | 45.5% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.7 | 654 | 10,169 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 3.4 | 718 | 9,857 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 4.0 | 750 | 10,804 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.1 | 796 | 11,847 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.1 | 732 | 10,327 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 3.6 | 625 | 7,127 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.3 | 780 | 10,130 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 4.1 | 690 | 8,782 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.6 | 632 | 10,720 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.0 | 719 | 9,711 | 62.5% | 16.7% | |
| 15.38% | 13 | 5.3 | 765 | 12,299 | 16.7% | 14.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.1 | 753 | 12,569 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 3.7 | 807 | 8,762 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 6.5 | 915 | 13,129 | 50.0% | 88.9% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 3.8 | 776 | 8,135 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 837 | 12,020 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.6 | 708 | 11,795 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.7 | 706 | 9,828 | 40.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 642 | 8,994 | 44.4% | 0.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.0 | 885 | 11,785 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.2 | 778 | 12,791 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.6 | 745 | 10,383 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.0 | 714 | 8,261 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 693 | 12,063 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.0 | 881 | 10,699 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.1 | 918 | 11,440 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 3.0 | 917 | 13,345 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.0 | 797 | 12,573 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.4 | 850 | 13,398 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 646 | 11,343 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 5.3 | 783 | 11,804 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 1,020 | 12,985 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.2 | 654 | 7,972 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.9 | 741 | 10,531 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.8 | 663 | 10,172 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.1 | 771 | 12,807 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 614 | 13,256 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.7 | 913 | 13,882 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.4 | 731 | 8,673 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 4.6 | 686 | 9,553 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.1 | 648 | 9,962 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.5 | 980 | 8,839 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.0 | 830 | 11,539 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.2 | 795 | 10,351 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.8 | 903 | 9,846 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.8 | 563 | 7,064 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.0 | 656 | 11,952 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.2 | 848 | 9,414 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 569 | 7,528 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 928 | 12,125 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.0 | 845 | 11,643 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.5 | 824 | 10,650 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.9 | 786 | 9,833 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 990 | 14,296 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 537 | 6,661 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 786 | 14,945 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 541 | 8,552 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 568 | 10,635 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 689 | 8,824 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 913 | 11,572 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 711 | 10,899 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 791 | 12,532 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 772 | 9,085 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 675 | 8,949 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 845 | 9,188 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 641 | 10,303 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
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Neeko vs Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Neeko do against Illaoi in League of Legends?
Neeko wins the Neeko vs Illaoi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Illaoi's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Neeko do against Illaoi in the early game?
In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Illaoi 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 Illaoi in the late game?
In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Illaoi 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 Illaoi matchup?
Neeko wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Neeko build against Illaoi?
The best Neeko build against Illaoi includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Void Staff with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Neeko runes against Illaoi?
The best Neeko runes against Illaoi use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Neeko vs Illaoi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Neeko counter Illaoi?
Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Illaoi with a 60.0% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Illaoi in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.
How do I play Neeko against Illaoi?
When playing Neeko against Illaoi, 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.