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

Neekovs Irelia

FMageSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Irelia wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Neeko based on 6 games. Irelia 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 Irelia 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 - 0.0% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
0.0% WR
VS
Irelia vs Neeko matchup - 100.0% win rate
Irelia
100.0% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Irelia Matchup?

Irelia wins the Neeko vs Irelia matchup
Winner
Irelia
Matches: 6
0.0%
Win Rate
100.0%
5.9
CS / min
7.8
830
DMG / min
869
10,613
Gold / game
14,433
78
Heal / min
471
543
DMG Mitigated / min
1,152
1.5
CC / min
0.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Neeko vs Irelia Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 0.0%, giving Irelia a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Irelia 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 sustain, where Irelia leads by 1,002 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia 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 Irelia 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 Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.9Neeko
7.8Irelia
Irelia significantly out-farms Neeko by 1.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 29 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Irelia 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
830Neeko
869Irelia
Irelia deals 39 more champion damage per minute than Neeko. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Neeko choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Irelia's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,613Neeko
14,433Irelia
Irelia generates a commanding 3,820 more gold per game than Neeko. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia 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
1.5Neeko
0.6Irelia
Neeko brings significantly more crowd control than Irelia, with 0.9 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. Irelia should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
622Neeko
1,624Irelia
Irelia vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 1,002 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia 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 Irelia

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Irelia
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko0.0%
Irelia early game win rateIrelia100.0%
Late Game
Irelia
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko0.0%
Irelia late game win rateIrelia100.0%

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

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

Irelia 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 Irelia

Domination rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs IreliaDomination
Electrocute - best Neeko rune vs IreliaTaste of Blood - best Neeko rune vs IreliaGrisly Mementos - best Neeko rune vs IreliaTreasure Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Irelia
Sorcery rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs IreliaSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs IreliaScorch - best Neeko rune vs Irelia
0.0% WR

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


Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
38.71%1241.95828,98832.3%45.2%
46.55%1162.36089,72038.6%51.4%
51.11%901.860410,15251.2%51.0%
57.47%871.86569,88651.4%61.5%
55.95%841.86519,95864.7%50.0%
53.13%641.85989,51439.3%63.9%
58.73%631.66779,23067.7%48.3%
59.65%571.762310,27753.3%61.9%
53.70%542.272810,57050.0%55.6%
58.00%501.86889,78962.5%53.9%
59.18%492.36209,45172.7%48.1%
34.78%462.26329,51030.0%38.5%
39.02%412.65819,76317.6%54.2%
39.02%411.65519,39840.0%38.5%
56.41%391.65398,62759.1%52.9%
52.63%381.85948,80563.2%42.1%
38.89%361.66459,81043.8%35.0%
50.00%362.56409,44953.3%47.6%
50.00%341.55228,57346.7%52.6%
48.39%311.75579,55940.0%56.3%
51.72%291.76398,62941.7%58.8%
57.14%281.863911,74420.0%65.2%
50.00%282.16329,64354.5%47.1%
53.57%281.66039,37750.0%56.3%
42.31%261.96428,57723.1%61.5%
32.00%253.05729,10330.0%33.3%
25.00%241.75829,74380.0%10.5%
50.00%241.960610,00842.9%52.9%
43.48%232.160610,14666.7%35.3%
57.14%214.287410,55545.5%70.0%
55.00%201.67418,53830.0%80.0%
55.00%205.984611,47163.6%44.4%
80.00%203.159610,873100.0%69.2%
45.00%203.577311,58560.0%40.0%
57.89%193.779911,57844.4%70.0%
50.00%181.964810,33950.0%50.0%
38.89%182.270310,28228.6%45.5%
50.00%181.87069,41187.5%20.0%
43.75%165.275310,49957.1%33.3%
31.25%165.586112,05320.0%36.4%
26.67%151.66928,89733.3%22.2%
60.00%155.569210,39450.0%66.7%
60.00%151.46469,39666.7%55.6%
46.67%154.981810,53850.0%42.9%
50.00%146.285812,16962.5%33.3%
50.00%124.969810,54550.0%50.0%
45.45%115.789210,91220.0%66.7%
36.36%114.46769,59850.0%20.0%
60.00%103.278411,72360.0%60.0%
50.00%103.281011,51960.0%40.0%
60.00%101.469110,89166.7%57.1%
30.00%105.06409,86950.0%0.0%
80.00%105.98579,91966.7%100.0%
44.44%95.777210,60750.0%33.3%
33.33%95.176510,37460.0%0.0%
55.56%95.06709,20160.0%50.0%
44.44%94.273911,58266.7%33.3%
33.33%92.763310,5400.0%50.0%
44.44%96.275711,42033.3%50.0%
77.78%93.966010,51975.0%80.0%
44.44%94.873610,14033.3%50.0%
62.50%83.581710,896100.0%40.0%
50.00%85.786410,80040.0%66.7%
75.00%81.65979,71866.7%80.0%
62.50%81.773512,096100.0%50.0%
75.00%82.265710,08866.7%80.0%
25.00%82.36568,99016.7%50.0%
37.50%85.77629,77650.0%25.0%
14.29%73.660610,89020.0%0.0%
50.00%65.474010,12450.0%50.0%
50.00%62.065810,23733.3%66.7%
33.33%64.27139,7420.0%100.0%
33.33%66.072111,2900.0%40.0%
50.00%65.298810,99033.3%66.7%
50.00%64.278812,8800.0%60.0%
33.33%64.090012,7910.0%33.3%
83.33%64.51,05113,09866.7%100.0%
0.00%65.983010,6130.0%0.0%
50.00%65.077613,699100.0%40.0%
60.00%52.95639,30266.7%50.0%
80.00%55.486711,29966.7%100.0%
60.00%51.174312,84666.7%50.0%
40.00%52.57749,7100.0%66.7%
60.00%53.371712,4620.0%100.0%
40.00%53.469611,165100.0%25.0%
60.00%54.275410,673100.0%33.3%
0.00%52.364711,3260.0%0.0%
40.00%51.872811,6070.0%66.7%
60.00%52.26629,84250.0%66.7%

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Neeko vs Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Irelia in League of Legends?

Irelia wins the Neeko vs Irelia matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Neeko do against Irelia in the early game?

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

How does Neeko do against Irelia in the late game?

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

Who wins the Neeko vs Irelia matchup?

Irelia wins the matchup against Neeko with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Irelia?

The best Neeko build against Irelia includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Neeko runes against Irelia?

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

Does Neeko counter Irelia?

No, Neeko struggles against Irelia with only a 0.0% win rate. Irelia has the advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Irelia's lead.

How do I play Neeko against Irelia?

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