Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Neekovs Kai'Sa

FMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Kai'Sa is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Neeko wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Kai'Sa based on 6 games. Neeko wins the early laning phase while Kai'Sa scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Neeko vs Kai'Sa 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
Kai'Sa - 50.0% win rateKai'Sa(50.0%)
Neeko - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
50.0% WR
VS
Kai'Sa vs Neeko matchup - 50.0% win rate
Kai'Sa
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Kai'Sa Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Kai'Sa matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
4.6
CS / min
4.9
751
DMG / min
823
13,809
Gold / game
12,733
114
Heal / min
105
304
DMG Mitigated / min
478
1.4
CC / min
0.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Neeko vs Kai'Sa Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa's 50.0%, giving Neeko a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Neeko controls the early laning stage, but Kai'Sa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Neeko needs to press advantages before Kai'Sa reaches their power spikes, while Kai'Sa should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Neeko leads by 1.3s CC/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 Kai'Sa'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 Kai'Sa Laning Phase Breakdown

Kai'Sa wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.6Neeko
4.9Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa edges out Neeko by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kai'Sa.
Damage
751Neeko
823Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa deals 72 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 Kai'Sa's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,809Neeko
12,733Kai'Sa
Neeko generates a commanding 1,077 more gold per game than Kai'Sa. This substantial economic advantage means Neeko consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kai'Sa should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Neeko
0.1Kai'Sa
Neeko brings significantly more crowd control than Kai'Sa, with 1.3 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. Kai'Sa should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
418Neeko
582Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 164 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Kai'Sa, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Kai'Sa are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Hextech Rocketbelt. 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 Kai'Sa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko100.0%
Kai'Sa early game win rateKai'Sa0.0%
Late Game
Kai'Sa
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko25.0%
Kai'Sa late game win rateKai'Sa75.0%

Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kai'Sa. This lopsided early game means Neeko can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kai'Sa is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Neeko. Extended games heavily favor Kai'Sa, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Neeko must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kai'Sa reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa

Domination rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs Kai'SaDomination
Dark Harvest - best Neeko rune vs Kai'SaTaste of Blood - best Neeko rune vs Kai'SaGrisly Mementos - best Neeko rune vs Kai'SaTreasure Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Kai'Sa
Precision rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs Kai'SaPrecision
Triumph - best Neeko rune vs Kai'SaCoup de Grace - best Neeko rune vs Kai'Sa
100.0% WR

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


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
40.50%2001.75878,94742.9%38.5%
47.15%1232.26159,09045.8%48.4%
46.43%1121.86218,97159.2%36.5%
55.79%951.76359,96160.5%52.6%
43.96%911.86209,63754.3%37.5%
55.81%861.86719,59252.9%57.7%
48.24%851.76559,82465.5%39.3%
51.28%782.467310,93251.9%51.0%
50.00%762.06189,73151.4%48.8%
57.14%562.169910,87365.0%52.8%
50.00%541.768110,20456.3%47.4%
43.40%531.86138,92544.0%42.9%
52.94%511.75099,10852.2%53.6%
43.14%511.86679,63555.0%35.5%
29.41%511.76719,10034.8%25.0%
54.00%501.761710,23156.3%52.9%
63.27%491.56018,65863.0%63.6%
50.00%482.665010,20829.4%61.3%
55.32%471.85428,64672.0%36.4%
53.33%451.765410,41064.3%48.4%
57.14%421.865210,37350.0%61.5%
59.52%422.07059,29673.7%47.8%
43.59%391.66969,81440.0%45.8%
48.65%375.782011,42750.0%47.8%
44.44%363.164710,51550.0%41.7%
51.43%351.66738,89565.0%33.3%
48.48%331.75859,48438.5%55.0%
37.50%322.080910,18460.0%27.3%
48.15%276.589412,80360.0%41.2%
46.15%265.384311,15833.3%57.1%
41.67%241.66769,03154.5%30.8%
56.52%235.392112,72328.6%68.8%
45.45%223.570110,67537.5%50.0%
57.14%211.56279,38325.0%76.9%
42.86%215.381411,39640.0%45.5%
50.00%201.563110,31240.0%53.3%
35.00%205.575911,74625.0%41.7%
36.84%193.26638,27245.5%25.0%
55.56%185.887111,58455.6%55.6%
33.33%184.87878,76336.4%28.6%
16.67%181.962411,49333.3%13.3%
44.44%185.688012,00937.5%50.0%
41.18%176.079411,00040.0%42.9%
23.53%171.86859,91933.3%12.5%
29.41%174.36569,95122.2%37.5%
43.75%164.37269,89750.0%40.0%
60.00%153.971810,48875.0%42.9%
50.00%143.471411,08020.0%66.7%
21.43%141.97229,47933.3%12.5%
50.00%145.480111,55075.0%40.0%
61.54%131.67449,97987.5%20.0%
53.85%134.376610,01933.3%60.0%
23.08%133.16679,37737.5%0.0%
58.33%121.65359,36925.0%75.0%
58.33%123.067710,58750.0%62.5%
50.00%125.270910,26437.5%75.0%
36.36%111.966810,16025.0%42.9%
63.64%114.47528,54050.0%80.0%
45.45%113.770410,87625.0%57.1%
45.45%111.068110,92466.7%37.5%
45.45%114.87039,98762.5%0.0%
50.00%105.288611,85033.3%57.1%
60.00%106.393012,353100.0%42.9%
30.00%102.66759,63225.0%33.3%
30.00%102.474711,53550.0%16.7%
30.00%101.86149,20340.0%20.0%
77.78%95.673110,75180.0%75.0%
77.78%95.191014,03366.7%83.3%
77.78%96.091511,87766.7%83.3%
33.33%96.183912,01525.0%40.0%
44.44%94.371812,13766.7%33.3%
66.67%94.874312,916100.0%62.5%
25.00%85.067411,32525.0%25.0%
50.00%82.984511,26725.0%75.0%
37.50%84.576011,09025.0%50.0%
62.50%86.097813,138100.0%50.0%
37.50%82.889411,10750.0%33.3%
50.00%86.485311,37160.0%33.3%
42.86%75.685610,36525.0%66.7%
57.14%73.81,07210,39360.0%50.0%
42.86%76.31,01211,40633.3%50.0%
42.86%72.36478,34040.0%50.0%
0.00%73.87129,9720.0%0.0%
71.43%73.684512,62066.7%75.0%
28.57%75.56789,62120.0%50.0%
83.33%66.390914,4000.0%100.0%
66.67%64.189114,4750.0%80.0%
50.00%61.061512,01325.0%100.0%
66.67%65.181311,13650.0%100.0%
50.00%64.675113,809100.0%25.0%
50.00%65.71,06812,91050.0%50.0%
16.67%61.55899,00625.0%0.0%
66.67%64.678812,5060.0%80.0%
66.67%65.689213,62050.0%75.0%
83.33%66.896211,834100.0%66.7%
66.67%66.698012,445100.0%33.3%
20.00%54.357410,3100.0%33.3%
40.00%52.368313,0800.0%50.0%
80.00%56.570410,737100.0%66.7%
20.00%51.578612,560100.0%0.0%
80.00%54.071812,11550.0%100.0%
40.00%55.674210,73166.7%0.0%
60.00%51.37218,700100.0%33.3%
100.00%50.95529,987100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.491512,64050.0%66.7%
60.00%51.061011,22850.0%66.7%
80.00%54.31,1379,42175.0%100.0%
20.00%55.689514,2060.0%20.0%
20.00%55.17689,95150.0%0.0%
40.00%55.380610,3060.0%50.0%

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Neeko vs Kai'Sa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Kai'Sa in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Neeko do against Kai'Sa in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa in the late game?

In the late game, Kai'Sa takes over the Neeko vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Kai'Sa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Kai'Sa matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Kai'Sa with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 Kai'Sa?

The best Neeko build against Kai'Sa includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Hextech Rocketbelt with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Neeko runes against Kai'Sa?

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

Does Neeko counter Kai'Sa?

Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Kai'Sa with a 50.0% win rate. Neeko slightly edges out Kai'Sa in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Neeko against Kai'Sa?

When playing Neeko against Kai'Sa, 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.