Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Neekovs Lux

AMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Lux is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Neeko wins with a 51.0% win rate (+2.0%) over Lux based on 102 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 Lux matchup.

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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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Neeko - 51.0% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
51.0% WR
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Lux vs Neeko matchup - 49.0% win rate
Lux
49.0% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Lux Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Lux matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 102
51.0%
Win Rate
49.0%
2.3
CS / min
2.6
601
DMG / min
711
10,048
Gold / game
10,301
104
Heal / min
64
344
DMG Mitigated / min
351
1.3
CC / min
1.5
51.5%
Early Game WR
48.5%
50.7%
Late Game WR
49.3%

Neeko vs Lux Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Lux matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 102 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 51.0% win rate compared to Lux's 49.0%, giving Neeko a 2.0 percentage point advantage. Neeko holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Lux can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Lux leads by 110 DMG/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 Lux'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 Lux Laning Phase Breakdown

Lux wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

Lux is favored during the laning phase against Neeko, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Lux holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.3Neeko
2.6Lux
Neeko and Lux farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
601Neeko
711Lux
Lux heavily out-damages Neeko by 110 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Neeko should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Lux's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,048Neeko
10,301Lux
Neeko and Lux generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 253 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Neeko
1.5Lux
Both Neeko and Lux provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
448Neeko
415Lux
Neeko and Lux have comparable sustain profiles, with only 33 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 Lux

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Lux, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Lux are Imperial Mandate, 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 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Lux. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Lux matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
51.5%
+3.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko51.5%
Lux early game win rateLux48.5%
Late Game
Neeko
50.7%
+1.4% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko50.7%
Lux late game win rateLux49.3%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Neeko has a meaningful 51.5% win rate, outperforming Lux by 3.0 percentage points. Neeko players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Neeko at 50.7% win rate — only 1.4 points ahead of Lux. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Neeko holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Lux players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Neeko Runes Against Lux

Domination rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs LuxDomination
Electrocute - best Neeko rune vs LuxTaste of Blood - best Neeko rune vs LuxGrisly Mementos - best Neeko rune vs LuxTreasure Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Lux
Sorcery rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs LuxSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs LuxScorch - best Neeko rune vs Lux
66.7% WR

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


Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.98%1022.360110,04851.5%50.7%
41.94%932.05829,16445.7%39.7%
48.94%472.15959,77133.3%56.3%
51.11%451.96329,81357.1%48.4%
51.22%411.86058,55150.0%52.9%
40.00%351.75808,04335.3%44.4%
47.06%341.96439,84433.3%54.5%
51.61%312.068110,38044.4%54.5%
70.37%272.061810,24160.0%76.5%
55.56%271.959710,189100.0%36.8%
34.62%262.16559,02254.5%20.0%
47.83%231.76158,72462.5%40.0%
77.27%222.46698,93483.3%70.0%
40.91%222.663710,30857.1%33.3%
54.55%222.06399,25233.3%69.2%
28.57%211.86499,71620.0%31.3%
47.62%211.55368,48141.7%55.6%
65.00%204.883411,94385.7%53.9%
50.00%201.969410,13555.6%45.5%
55.00%205.189011,57866.7%50.0%
55.00%203.165610,62362.5%50.0%
36.84%191.95089,87225.0%40.0%
50.00%182.06589,57760.0%46.1%
70.59%174.27399,65466.7%75.0%
52.94%171.868510,06980.0%41.7%
37.50%165.589911,63366.7%20.0%
31.25%161.96459,61457.1%11.1%
53.33%152.366710,51750.0%54.5%
53.33%151.96397,82562.5%42.9%
42.86%141.86037,17057.1%28.6%
64.29%141.66068,73380.0%55.6%
42.86%142.073010,50350.0%37.5%
57.14%141.85588,90133.3%75.0%
46.15%132.565411,16466.7%40.0%
69.23%135.476711,34866.7%70.0%
33.33%121.87009,3390.0%50.0%
75.00%124.785313,891100.0%70.0%
72.73%114.795912,79766.7%75.0%
45.45%116.094614,2660.0%55.6%
81.82%113.77989,87185.7%75.0%
33.33%94.96579,6400.0%50.0%
44.44%94.870410,94033.3%50.0%
55.56%93.66659,41866.7%50.0%
55.56%94.571113,4370.0%62.5%
33.33%91.56116,73660.0%0.0%
77.78%96.38888,34360.0%100.0%
62.50%82.36359,64250.0%75.0%
37.50%85.895413,80750.0%33.3%
28.57%73.680312,4890.0%28.6%
57.14%75.577612,23150.0%60.0%
42.86%71.962810,2210.0%50.0%
85.71%72.26699,310100.0%75.0%
71.43%75.876812,470100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.31,09710,99825.0%100.0%
57.14%72.663711,03733.3%75.0%
16.67%61.863111,0890.0%20.0%
50.00%63.772713,0320.0%60.0%
50.00%63.584911,34150.0%50.0%
50.00%61.95228,26550.0%50.0%
50.00%66.187511,26933.3%66.7%
66.67%63.690912,238100.0%50.0%
66.67%65.396711,00333.3%100.0%
83.33%61.55859,32466.7%100.0%
80.00%53.268413,243100.0%75.0%
60.00%57.37448,08350.0%66.7%
20.00%56.382810,27950.0%0.0%
60.00%55.36748,44266.7%50.0%
20.00%53.47269,8550.0%25.0%
40.00%54.479411,4180.0%40.0%
20.00%51.566610,3080.0%33.3%
80.00%51.775614,922100.0%75.0%
40.00%53.64075,80425.0%100.0%

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Neeko vs Lux - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Lux in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Lux matchup with a 51.0% win rate compared to Lux's 49.0%, a 2.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 102 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Neeko do against Lux in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Lux with a 51.5% win rate versus 48.5%. 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 Lux in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Lux matchup with a 50.7% win rate compared to 49.3%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Lux matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Lux with a 51.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 2.0 percentage point advantage means Neeko is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 102 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Lux?

The best Neeko build against Lux includes Imperial Mandate, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Lux?

The best Neeko runes against Lux use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Neeko vs Lux matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Neeko counter Lux?

Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Lux with a 51.0% win rate. Neeko slightly edges out Lux in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Neeko against Lux?

When playing Neeko against Lux, 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.