Neekovs Locke
Neeko vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Neeko wins with a 78.6% win rate (+57.1%) over Locke based on 14 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 Locke 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.
Who Wins the Neeko vs Locke Matchup?
Neeko vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Neeko vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 78.6% win rate compared to Locke's 21.4%, giving Neeko a 57.1 percentage point advantage. Neeko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Locke 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 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Locke, 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.
Best Neeko Build Against Locke
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Locke are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Neeko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Neeko83.3%
Locke16.7%Neeko75.0%Locke25.0%Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Locke. 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Locke. 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. Locke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Neeko Runes Against Locke
Sorcery
Domination
Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Neeko to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.50% | 40 | 1.7 | 611 | 9,758 | 62.5% | 37.5% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.8 | 641 | 10,062 | 41.7% | 46.1% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 1.8 | 552 | 9,789 | 14.3% | 41.2% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.0 | 592 | 9,532 | 57.1% | 55.6% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.8 | 581 | 8,765 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 4.7 | 804 | 10,796 | 83.3% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 1.6 | 612 | 9,536 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.7 | 541 | 9,101 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 2.0 | 674 | 9,769 | 20.0% | 28.6% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.5 | 539 | 8,316 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 754 | 10,734 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.4 | 856 | 13,451 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.9 | 656 | 9,744 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 2.7 | 750 | 11,115 | 0.0% | 12.5% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.3 | 683 | 11,156 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.5 | 608 | 10,246 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.5 | 528 | 9,280 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.2 | 595 | 9,569 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 396 | 7,480 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 1.4 | 576 | 9,266 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.7 | 527 | 9,864 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 605 | 9,760 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.5 | 839 | 14,283 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.5 | 603 | 10,446 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 786 | 10,547 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 469 | 10,267 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 985 | 12,916 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 848 | 9,314 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 596 | 9,468 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 759 | 10,589 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 653 | 11,363 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 627 | 10,187 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 471 | 7,776 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
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Neeko vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Neeko do against Locke in League of Legends?
Neeko wins the Neeko vs Locke matchup with a 78.6% win rate compared to Locke's 21.4%, a 57.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Neeko do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Locke with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. 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 Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Locke matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Neeko vs Locke matchup?
Neeko wins the matchup against Locke with a 78.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 57.1 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.
What is the best Neeko build against Locke?
The best Neeko build against Locke includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Locke?
The best Neeko runes against Locke use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Neeko vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Neeko counter Locke?
Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 78.6% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Neeko against Locke?
When playing Neeko against Locke, 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.