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

Neekovs Karma

FMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Karma is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Neeko wins with a 65.7% win rate (+31.4%) over Karma based on 35 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 Karma 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
Karma - 65.7% win rateKarma(65.7%)
Neeko - 65.7% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
65.7% WR
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Karma vs Neeko matchup - 34.3% win rate
Karma
34.3% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Karma Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Karma matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 35
65.7%
Win Rate
34.3%
1.5
CS / min
1.2
582
DMG / min
364
10,244
Gold / game
9,057
97
Heal / min
227
357
DMG Mitigated / min
447
1.6
CC / min
0.9
72.7%
Early Game WR
27.3%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Neeko vs Karma Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Karma matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 35 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 65.7% win rate compared to Karma's 34.3%, giving Neeko a 31.4 percentage point advantage. Neeko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Karma 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko players can confidently pick into Karma and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Karma 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 Karma Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Karma in League of Legends

Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Karma, 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
1.5Neeko
1.2Karma
Neeko edges out Karma 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 Neeko.
Damage
582Neeko
364Karma
Neeko heavily out-damages Karma by 218 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Karma 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
10,244Neeko
9,057Karma
Neeko generates a commanding 1,187 more gold per game than Karma. This substantial economic advantage means Neeko consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Karma should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.6Neeko
0.9Karma
Neeko provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Karma, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Neeko coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
453Neeko
674Karma
Karma vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 221 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Karma 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 Karma

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Karma, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Karma are Morellonomicon, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Rocketbelt. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Karma. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Karma matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko72.7%
Karma early game win rateKarma27.3%
Late Game
Neeko
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko62.5%
Karma late game win rateKarma37.5%

Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.7% win rate — a 45.5 percentage point lead over Karma. This lopsided early game means Neeko 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Karma. 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. Karma players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Neeko Runes Against Karma

Domination rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs KarmaDomination
Dark Harvest - best Neeko rune vs KarmaSudden Impact - best Neeko rune vs KarmaGrisly Mementos - best Neeko rune vs KarmaTreasure Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Karma
Sorcery rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs KarmaSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Neeko rune vs KarmaGathering Storm - best Neeko rune vs Karma
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Neeko to press their advantage against Karma, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.39%722.35689,29551.4%51.4%
46.67%601.65939,22760.0%37.1%
44.00%502.061610,04328.6%55.2%
30.61%491.75578,64725.8%38.9%
36.73%491.765910,01142.1%33.3%
53.06%491.75969,39256.5%50.0%
55.26%381.46019,30961.1%50.0%
60.00%351.75969,27972.2%47.1%
65.71%351.558210,24472.7%62.5%
50.00%342.269510,12750.0%50.0%
44.12%342.25699,72950.0%40.0%
59.38%321.76699,68169.2%52.6%
43.33%301.86158,91138.5%47.1%
50.00%281.66599,73950.0%50.0%
50.00%282.05629,36552.9%45.5%
48.00%252.66069,61541.7%53.9%
44.00%251.55568,82640.0%46.7%
37.50%241.85669,47436.4%38.5%
50.00%242.166110,88371.4%41.2%
62.50%241.866510,00363.6%61.5%
45.45%222.060010,59216.7%56.3%
50.00%225.480611,47062.5%42.9%
35.00%204.370010,74722.2%45.5%
42.11%191.65139,12622.2%60.0%
41.18%171.65957,84740.0%42.9%
47.06%171.36259,66750.0%44.4%
52.94%171.969911,68475.0%46.1%
50.00%161.76019,06055.6%42.9%
50.00%163.46829,26687.5%12.5%
56.25%161.66478,30944.4%71.4%
50.00%161.763511,00850.0%50.0%
53.33%153.584012,02460.0%50.0%
80.00%151.669910,01350.0%100.0%
66.67%156.478612,61442.9%87.5%
42.86%142.165811,53625.0%50.0%
38.46%135.876511,53920.0%50.0%
75.00%125.594010,38666.7%83.3%
72.73%115.770210,77540.0%100.0%
63.64%112.867510,25257.1%75.0%
40.00%105.486110,90733.3%50.0%
66.67%95.378612,64350.0%71.4%
66.67%91.967510,287100.0%50.0%
33.33%94.481212,1680.0%42.9%
66.67%94.383711,26080.0%50.0%
44.44%95.51,04014,11450.0%42.9%
37.50%81.970911,4150.0%42.9%
25.00%81.56079,09625.0%25.0%
50.00%85.88149,35340.0%66.7%
75.00%84.366210,28250.0%100.0%
37.50%84.281311,67566.7%20.0%
12.50%82.351511,9180.0%12.5%
50.00%84.989311,79666.7%40.0%
50.00%85.997813,53950.0%50.0%
71.43%72.873010,32680.0%50.0%
57.14%73.88329,60760.0%50.0%
57.14%73.686611,566100.0%25.0%
57.14%74.875313,7600.0%57.1%
16.67%62.783714,0020.0%20.0%
33.33%62.251411,947100.0%20.0%
66.67%65.670910,81550.0%75.0%
16.67%65.768312,6350.0%20.0%
66.67%66.485611,10933.3%100.0%
16.67%61.76469,7780.0%25.0%
50.00%65.388313,15150.0%50.0%
66.67%65.382213,083100.0%33.3%
60.00%52.382913,15366.7%50.0%
60.00%51.357214,0330.0%60.0%
40.00%56.090911,18133.3%50.0%
40.00%51.153610,21566.7%0.0%
40.00%52.06269,47933.3%50.0%
40.00%54.579614,9940.0%40.0%
60.00%55.496112,81550.0%66.7%

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Neeko vs Karma - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Karma in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Karma matchup with a 65.7% win rate compared to Karma's 34.3%, a 31.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 35 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Neeko do against Karma in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Karma with a 72.7% win rate versus 27.3%. 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 Karma in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Karma matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Karma matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Karma with a 65.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 31.4 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 35 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Karma?

The best Neeko build against Karma includes Morellonomicon, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt 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 Karma?

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

Does Neeko counter Karma?

Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Karma with a 65.7% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Karma in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Neeko against Karma?

When playing Neeko against Karma, 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.