Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Neekovs Ivern

DMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Ivern is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Neeko wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ivern 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 Ivern 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
Ivern - 60.0% win rateIvern(60.0%)
Neeko - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
60.0% WR
VS
Ivern vs Neeko matchup - 40.0% win rate
Ivern
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Ivern Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Ivern matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
2.1
CS / min
0.8
950
DMG / min
301
10,784
Gold / game
8,698
145
Heal / min
173
302
DMG Mitigated / min
395
1.8
CC / min
1.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Neeko vs Ivern Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Ivern 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 Ivern'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 Ivern 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 Neeko leads by 649 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko players can confidently pick into Ivern and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ivern 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 Ivern Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Ivern in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.1Neeko
0.8Ivern
Neeko significantly out-farms Ivern by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Neeko a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ivern players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
950Neeko
301Ivern
Neeko heavily out-damages Ivern by 649 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ivern 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
10,784Neeko
8,698Ivern
Neeko generates a commanding 2,086 more gold per game than Ivern. This substantial economic advantage means Neeko consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ivern should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.8Neeko
1.7Ivern
Both Neeko and Ivern provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
447Neeko
568Ivern
Ivern heals and mitigates 122 more damage per minute than Neeko, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ivern to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Neeko.

Best Neeko Build Against Ivern

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ivern, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Ivern are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Malignance. 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 Ivern. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Ivern matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko50.0%
Ivern early game win rateIvern50.0%
Late Game
Neeko
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko66.7%
Ivern late game win rateIvern33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Neeko and Ivern, with Neeko holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Neeko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ivern. Extended games heavily favor Neeko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Neeko Runes Against Ivern

Domination rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs IvernDomination
Electrocute - best Neeko rune vs IvernTaste of Blood - best Neeko rune vs IvernGrisly Mementos - best Neeko rune vs IvernTreasure Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Ivern
Sorcery rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs IvernSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs IvernScorch - best Neeko rune vs Ivern
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Neeko to press their advantage against Ivern, 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.

Neeko matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
37.93%2031.75839,12141.4%35.3%
47.55%1432.36019,06947.1%48.0%
44.95%1091.85988,82353.9%36.8%
52.94%1021.76299,35754.5%51.7%
54.74%951.868010,10355.9%54.1%
44.58%831.965410,06458.6%37.0%
46.91%811.76379,89663.3%37.3%
55.70%792.563910,69054.8%56.3%
48.10%792.06169,51143.2%52.4%
40.68%591.66699,88442.1%40.0%
46.55%582.272210,40658.3%38.2%
50.88%571.86339,99263.2%44.7%
30.36%561.76799,27144.0%19.4%
37.74%531.96549,32745.8%31.0%
50.00%521.74918,94644.0%55.6%
48.08%521.75728,87663.3%27.3%
46.00%502.66359,46834.8%55.6%
58.33%481.762610,30060.0%57.6%
45.65%461.76619,51952.6%40.7%
55.81%431.966710,31550.0%60.0%
61.90%421.96789,30977.8%50.0%
59.52%421.65919,05555.6%62.5%
43.90%411.66829,66741.2%45.8%
39.47%381.87529,62150.0%34.6%
43.24%375.783111,71053.3%36.4%
50.00%361.76649,15961.1%38.9%
47.06%342.865010,92655.6%44.0%
54.84%311.75278,08143.8%66.7%
56.67%303.575810,81854.5%57.9%
41.38%296.386413,00240.0%42.1%
38.46%265.179811,68127.3%46.7%
46.15%261.76548,80650.0%42.9%
45.45%225.484811,62737.5%50.0%
40.91%225.678011,61336.4%45.5%
57.14%211.663310,15837.5%69.2%
47.62%213.56437,38253.9%37.5%
25.00%205.477211,54622.2%27.3%
65.00%203.677111,50677.8%54.5%
57.89%195.588811,96777.8%40.0%
68.42%195.481410,82787.5%54.5%
36.84%193.967110,62233.3%40.0%
44.44%185.286111,37037.5%50.0%
27.78%181.763210,63350.0%16.7%
52.94%174.78109,27354.5%50.0%
41.18%171.766810,03820.0%50.0%
23.53%171.86669,63433.3%12.5%
68.75%161.56239,34050.0%80.0%
53.33%154.07789,52557.1%50.0%
42.86%143.876611,57325.0%50.0%
57.14%144.584110,98566.7%54.5%
61.54%131.67449,97987.5%20.0%
61.54%131.66199,63150.0%66.7%
41.67%125.984012,3140.0%62.5%
66.67%125.571911,00150.0%83.3%
63.64%114.57388,31257.1%75.0%
54.55%116.293412,505100.0%37.5%
18.18%113.066410,05820.0%16.7%
36.36%113.481111,46850.0%28.6%
45.45%114.471010,48857.1%25.0%
36.36%116.179811,19433.3%40.0%
70.00%106.092412,31233.3%85.7%
40.00%102.867310,08325.0%50.0%
40.00%102.971310,97533.3%42.9%
44.44%92.066610,31733.3%50.0%
55.56%93.880911,93825.0%80.0%
77.78%95.096613,52075.0%80.0%
66.67%94.874312,916100.0%62.5%
44.44%91.067011,01966.7%33.3%
50.00%84.480311,66633.3%60.0%
62.50%84.086014,8020.0%71.4%
62.50%83.586511,79666.7%60.0%
25.00%85.373611,34525.0%25.0%
75.00%85.471011,34275.0%75.0%
62.50%85.989311,12166.7%60.0%
25.00%82.35488,56120.0%33.3%
50.00%85.179711,00125.0%75.0%
37.50%83.07009,63825.0%50.0%
62.50%85.67949,51666.7%50.0%
75.00%85.381612,82566.7%80.0%
71.43%74.770811,43233.3%100.0%
28.57%73.171510,74825.0%33.3%
85.71%71.063011,252100.0%80.0%
42.86%75.61,02812,49750.0%40.0%
71.43%73.987313,618100.0%60.0%
14.29%74.67818,73633.3%0.0%
57.14%75.190713,67050.0%60.0%
50.00%63.49619,85750.0%50.0%
33.33%61.25899,54240.0%0.0%
50.00%65.492010,8840.0%75.0%
50.00%61.65719,60950.0%50.0%
50.00%66.281810,58075.0%0.0%
66.67%66.284910,55166.7%66.7%
66.67%65.186210,828100.0%50.0%
50.00%65.184713,9410.0%60.0%
50.00%65.482712,5160.0%60.0%
60.00%56.186612,620100.0%50.0%
40.00%57.79139,40150.0%0.0%
40.00%53.35148,71550.0%0.0%
60.00%52.195010,78450.0%66.7%
40.00%56.11,00313,812100.0%25.0%
40.00%55.380610,3060.0%50.0%

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Neeko vs Ivern - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Ivern in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Ivern matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ivern'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 Ivern in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Ivern with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Ivern in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Ivern matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Ivern matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Ivern 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 Ivern?

The best Neeko build against Ivern includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Ivern?

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

Does Neeko counter Ivern?

Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Ivern with a 60.0% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Ivern in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Neeko against Ivern?

When playing Neeko against Ivern, 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.