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

Neekovs Lucian

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

Neeko vs Lucian is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Lucian wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Neeko based on 5 games. Neeko wins the early laning phase while Lucian scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Neeko vs Lucian 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
Lucian - 20.0% win rateLucian(20.0%)
Neeko - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
20.0% WR
VS
Lucian vs Neeko matchup - 80.0% win rate
Lucian
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Lucian Matchup?

Lucian wins the Neeko vs Lucian matchup
Winner
Lucian
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
5.1
CS / min
6.8
768
DMG / min
709
9,951
Gold / game
11,724
104
Heal / min
236
392
DMG Mitigated / min
450
1.5
CC / min
0.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Neeko vs Lucian Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Lucian matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Lucian wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 20.0%, giving Lucian a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Neeko controls the early laning stage, but Lucian outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Neeko needs to press advantages before Lucian reaches their power spikes, while Lucian should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Neeko leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lucian has a strong advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Lucian overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Neeko vs Lucian Laning Phase Breakdown

Lucian wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.1Neeko
6.8Lucian
Lucian significantly out-farms Neeko by 1.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 26 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Lucian 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
768Neeko
709Lucian
Neeko deals 60 more champion damage per minute than Lucian. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Lucian choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Neeko's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
9,951Neeko
11,724Lucian
Lucian generates a commanding 1,773 more gold per game than Neeko. This substantial economic advantage means Lucian 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
0.0Lucian
Neeko brings significantly more crowd control than Lucian, with 1.5 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. Lucian should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
496Neeko
686Lucian
Lucian vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 190 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Lucian 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko50.0%
Lucian early game win rateLucian50.0%
Late Game
Lucian
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko0.0%
Lucian late game win rateLucian100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Neeko and Lucian, 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.

Lucian is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Neeko. Extended games heavily favor Lucian, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Neeko has the edge early, but Lucian gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Neeko Runes Against Lucian

Precision rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs LucianPrecision
Press the Attack - best Neeko rune vs LucianAbsorb Life - best Neeko rune vs LucianLegend: Alacrity - best Neeko rune vs LucianCut Down - best Neeko rune vs Lucian
Resolve rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs LucianResolve
Overgrowth - best Neeko rune vs LucianConditioning - best Neeko rune vs Lucian
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Neeko the best tools to compete against Lucian in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Lucian - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Lucian in League of Legends?

Lucian wins the Neeko vs Lucian matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Neeko do against Lucian in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Lucian 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 Lucian in the late game?

In the late game, Lucian takes over the Neeko vs Lucian matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Lucian scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Lucian matchup?

Lucian wins the matchup against Neeko with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Lucian is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Lucian?

The best Neeko build against Lucian includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Neeko runes against Lucian?

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

Does Neeko counter Lucian?

No, Neeko struggles against Lucian with only a 20.0% win rate. Lucian has the advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lucian's lead.

How do I play Neeko against Lucian?

When playing Neeko against Lucian, play cautiously and avoid Lucian's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Lucian has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.