Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Neekovs Naafiri

DMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Neeko wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Naafiri based on 7 games. Neeko wins the early laning phase while Naafiri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Neeko vs Naafiri 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
Naafiri - 57.1% win rateNaafiri(57.1%)
Neeko - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
57.1% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Neeko matchup - 42.9% win rate
Naafiri
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Naafiri Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
3.6
CS / min
3.6
866
DMG / min
687
11,566
Gold / game
11,036
225
Heal / min
265
447
DMG Mitigated / min
517
1.7
CC / min
0.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Neeko vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Naafiri's 42.9%, giving Neeko a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Neeko controls the early laning stage, but Naafiri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Neeko needs to press advantages before Naafiri reaches their power spikes, while Naafiri 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. Neeko players can confidently pick into Naafiri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Naafiri 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 Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Naafiri in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.6Neeko
3.6Naafiri
Neeko and Naafiri farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
866Neeko
687Naafiri
Neeko heavily out-damages Naafiri by 179 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Naafiri 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
11,566Neeko
11,036Naafiri
Neeko earns 530 more gold per game than Naafiri, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Neeko slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.7Neeko
0.2Naafiri
Neeko brings significantly more crowd control than Naafiri, 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. Naafiri should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
672Neeko
782Naafiri
Naafiri heals and mitigates 110 more damage per minute than Neeko, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Naafiri to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Neeko.

Best Neeko Build Against Naafiri

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Naafiri are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. 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 Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko100.0%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri0.0%
Late Game
Naafiri
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko25.0%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri75.0%

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

Naafiri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Neeko. Extended games heavily favor Naafiri, 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 Naafiri reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Naafiri 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 Naafiri

Domination rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs NaafiriDomination
Electrocute - best Neeko rune vs NaafiriSudden Impact - best Neeko rune vs NaafiriGrisly Mementos - best Neeko rune vs NaafiriUltimate Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Naafiri
Sorcery rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs NaafiriSorcery
Transcendence - best Neeko rune vs NaafiriManaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Neeko to press their advantage against Naafiri, 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 Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Naafiri matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Naafiri's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Neeko do against Naafiri in the early game?

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

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

Who wins the Neeko vs Naafiri matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Naafiri?

The best Neeko build against Naafiri includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Neeko runes against Naafiri?

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

Does Neeko counter Naafiri?

Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Naafiri with a 57.1% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Naafiri in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Neeko against Naafiri?

When playing Neeko against Naafiri, 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.