Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.6%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Neekovs Jhin

FMageSupport
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Jhin is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Neeko wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Jhin based on 6 games. Jhin wins the early laning phase while Neeko scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Neeko vs Jhin 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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Jhin - 50.0% win rateJhin(50.0%)
Neeko - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
50.0% WR
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Jhin vs Neeko matchup - 50.0% win rate
Jhin
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Jhin Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Jhin matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
3.6
CS / min
4.7
786
DMG / min
760
11,439
Gold / game
13,767
106
Heal / min
136
354
DMG Mitigated / min
327
1.5
CC / min
1.5
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Neeko vs Jhin Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Jhin matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Jhin's 50.0%, giving Neeko a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jhin controls the early laning stage, but Neeko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jhin needs to press advantages before Neeko reaches their power spikes, while Neeko should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Jhin leads by 1.1 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Jhin's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Neeko vs Jhin Laning Phase Breakdown

Jhin wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.6Neeko
4.7Jhin
Jhin significantly out-farms Neeko by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jhin 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
786Neeko
760Jhin
Damage output is virtually even between Neeko and Jhin, with only 26 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,439Neeko
13,767Jhin
Jhin generates a commanding 2,328 more gold per game than Neeko. This substantial economic advantage means Jhin 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
1.5Jhin
Both Neeko and Jhin 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
459Neeko
463Jhin
Neeko and Jhin have comparable sustain profiles, with only 3 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Neeko Build Against Jhin

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jhin
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko0.0%
Jhin early game win rateJhin100.0%
Late Game
Neeko
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko60.0%
Jhin late game win rateJhin40.0%

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

Neeko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Jhin. Extended games heavily favor Neeko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Jhin must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Neeko reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Neeko survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Neeko Runes Against Jhin

Sorcery rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs JhinSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Neeko rune vs JhinManaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs JhinTranscendence - best Neeko rune vs JhinScorch - best Neeko rune vs Jhin
Domination rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs JhinDomination
Cheap Shot - best Neeko rune vs JhinUltimate Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Jhin
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Domination secondary combination helps Neeko maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Jhin.


Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.31%1891.66059,42250.0%44.8%
43.20%1712.25859,75544.4%42.0%
48.32%1501.66159,79550.0%47.0%
43.24%1111.85728,79742.3%44.1%
45.05%1111.85989,84247.6%43.5%
47.17%1071.76229,13853.7%40.4%
44.86%1071.66519,83548.9%41.7%
44.44%992.062010,06752.6%39.3%
42.53%872.267510,59245.2%41.1%
45.12%841.96689,79852.8%39.1%
44.30%801.65819,17444.4%44.2%
53.85%781.66809,99057.6%51.1%
50.00%771.76219,64248.6%51.2%
50.00%751.56419,36437.9%58.1%
54.79%731.765610,38550.0%57.5%
49.32%731.76139,22755.6%43.2%
45.83%722.47089,32941.9%48.8%
52.17%721.96369,94045.5%58.3%
52.94%682.360710,07844.4%58.5%
51.52%661.75218,24754.4%45.0%
44.62%651.65859,54039.3%48.6%
50.00%621.75679,19352.0%48.6%
46.43%565.780411,14660.9%36.4%
50.98%511.96299,64347.4%53.1%
47.83%472.65989,14530.4%65.2%
44.44%452.075610,51235.3%50.0%
44.44%453.06299,39842.9%45.8%
57.14%421.46018,65252.2%63.2%
58.54%415.776011,26158.8%58.3%
42.11%381.65879,06252.9%33.3%
43.24%375.077710,49050.0%36.8%
47.22%375.887111,67055.6%38.9%
34.29%351.65729,79250.0%26.1%
53.13%321.95779,43260.0%47.1%
55.17%295.584110,70050.0%60.0%
51.72%291.55968,70362.5%38.5%
34.62%276.078810,82450.0%21.4%
44.44%271.876610,45442.9%45.0%
50.00%261.76948,97641.7%57.1%
45.83%243.866711,35914.3%58.8%
43.48%236.077611,48512.5%60.0%
56.52%235.383511,77254.5%58.3%
40.91%222.864910,08545.5%36.4%
68.18%225.186910,73466.7%70.0%
52.38%225.878111,49162.5%46.1%
50.00%224.573711,14842.9%53.3%
55.00%214.775210,22170.0%40.0%
42.86%212.672510,93950.0%40.0%
38.10%216.480811,87922.2%50.0%
57.89%191.75478,92966.7%50.0%
61.11%184.980312,12887.5%40.0%
56.25%175.279811,73750.0%58.3%
37.50%165.474010,26544.4%28.6%
56.25%163.064210,53233.3%70.0%
50.00%164.368610,23050.0%50.0%
21.43%152.15988,02425.0%16.7%
40.00%155.779411,37344.4%33.3%
50.00%141.86719,86433.3%62.5%
42.86%142.375010,77733.3%50.0%
28.57%146.272910,96728.6%28.6%
92.86%146.41,04512,532100.0%85.7%
71.43%145.099514,50175.0%70.0%
42.86%144.262112,32633.3%45.5%
57.14%145.585212,12785.7%28.6%
35.71%143.769111,15840.0%33.3%
69.23%136.18219,84663.6%100.0%
61.54%133.28349,80050.0%80.0%
69.23%135.674311,54980.0%62.5%
38.46%135.578711,10242.9%33.3%
46.15%131.86329,57737.5%60.0%
53.85%134.16759,63360.0%50.0%
41.67%125.868511,06260.0%28.6%
36.36%116.091911,98125.0%42.9%
55.56%104.45408,49357.1%50.0%
70.00%103.976912,55380.0%60.0%
66.67%96.299012,44560.0%75.0%
33.33%92.87779,88525.0%40.0%
44.44%92.759610,55866.7%33.3%
44.44%96.01,03413,56750.0%42.9%
55.56%95.482513,12875.0%40.0%
33.33%93.874710,66933.3%33.3%
77.78%95.884611,60980.0%75.0%
37.50%82.592313,28966.7%20.0%
62.50%84.591711,25275.0%50.0%
25.00%84.576710,29533.3%20.0%
25.00%82.367310,6160.0%40.0%
28.57%74.785611,9980.0%50.0%
57.14%76.189911,71475.0%33.3%
57.14%75.272111,49666.7%50.0%
42.86%72.05099,244100.0%20.0%
42.86%71.673411,53320.0%100.0%
42.86%74.480011,6100.0%50.0%
71.43%74.867310,92266.7%75.0%
28.57%76.67787,90825.0%33.3%
57.14%72.882511,28466.7%50.0%
42.86%75.380212,23250.0%40.0%
28.57%71.675012,78233.3%25.0%
42.86%76.987111,87075.0%0.0%
57.14%74.070410,60075.0%33.3%
71.43%75.582213,071100.0%66.7%
71.43%71.165711,72475.0%66.7%
57.14%74.81,01512,6750.0%66.7%
42.86%72.681512,24366.7%25.0%
50.00%65.988111,58366.7%33.3%
83.33%61.369110,517100.0%66.7%
50.00%65.36928,88550.0%50.0%
50.00%63.45669,96666.7%33.3%
50.00%63.678611,4390.0%60.0%
33.33%65.271314,1030.0%50.0%
50.00%62.877911,19633.3%66.7%
40.00%53.976414,598100.0%25.0%
60.00%50.95186,98475.0%0.0%
20.00%55.193610,9340.0%50.0%
40.00%52.26759,2040.0%66.7%
80.00%54.889511,67250.0%100.0%
20.00%53.872711,51633.3%0.0%
60.00%51.859810,984100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.792515,5740.0%50.0%
40.00%56.373410,50366.7%0.0%
40.00%54.789211,7070.0%66.7%
60.00%55.884512,78733.3%100.0%
60.00%53.074112,51150.0%66.7%
20.00%56.375311,4970.0%25.0%
60.00%54.677111,174100.0%0.0%
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Neeko vs Jhin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Jhin in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Jhin matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Jhin's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Neeko do against Jhin in the early game?

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

How does Neeko do against Jhin in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Jhin matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Jhin matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Jhin with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Neeko is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Jhin?

The best Neeko build against Jhin includes Stormsurge, Morellonomicon, 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 Jhin?

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

Does Neeko counter Jhin?

Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Jhin with a 50.0% win rate. Neeko slightly edges out Jhin in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Neeko against Jhin?

When playing Neeko against Jhin, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Jhin. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.