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

Neekovs Nami

DMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Nami is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nami wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Neeko based on 60 games. Neeko wins the early laning phase while Nami scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Neeko vs Nami 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
Nami - 46.7% win rateNami(46.7%)
Neeko - 46.7% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
46.7% WR
VS
Nami vs Neeko matchup - 53.3% win rate
Nami
53.3% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Nami Matchup?

Nami wins the Neeko vs Nami matchup
Winner
Nami
Matches: 60
46.7%
Win Rate
53.3%
1.6
CS / min
0.9
593
DMG / min
348
9,227
Gold / game
8,810
94
Heal / min
560
337
DMG Mitigated / min
296
1.5
CC / min
1.1
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
37.1%
Late Game WR
62.9%

Neeko vs Nami Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Nami matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 60 recent matches analyzed, Nami wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Neeko's 46.7%, giving Nami a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Neeko controls the early laning stage, but Nami outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Neeko needs to press advantages before Nami reaches their power spikes, while Nami should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nami leads by 426 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nami 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 Nami 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 Nami Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Nami in League of Legends

Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Nami, 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
1.6Neeko
0.9Nami
Neeko edges out Nami by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Neeko.
Damage
593Neeko
348Nami
Neeko heavily out-damages Nami by 246 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nami 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
9,227Neeko
8,810Nami
Neeko earns 417 more gold per game than Nami, 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
1.5Neeko
1.1Nami
Neeko provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nami, 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
430Neeko
856Nami
Nami vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 426 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nami 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 Nami

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Nami, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Nami 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nami. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Nami matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko60.0%
Nami early game win rateNami40.0%
Late Game
Nami
62.9%
+25.7% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko37.1%
Nami late game win rateNami62.9%

Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Nami. This lopsided early game means Neeko can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nami is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.9% win rate — 25.7 points above Neeko. Extended games heavily favor Nami, 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 Nami reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nami 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 Nami

Domination rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs NamiDomination
Electrocute - best Neeko rune vs NamiTaste of Blood - best Neeko rune vs NamiGrisly Mementos - best Neeko rune vs NamiTreasure Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Nami
Sorcery rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs NamiSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs NamiScorch - best Neeko rune vs Nami
60.0% WR

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


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 Nami - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Nami in League of Legends?

Nami wins the Neeko vs Nami matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Neeko's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 60 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Neeko do against Nami in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Nami with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Nami in the late game?

In the late game, Nami takes over the Neeko vs Nami matchup with a 62.9% win rate compared to 37.1%. Nami scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Nami matchup?

Nami wins the matchup against Neeko with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Nami is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 60 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Nami?

The best Neeko build against Nami includes Morellonomicon, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Nami?

The best Neeko runes against Nami use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Neeko vs Nami matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Neeko counter Nami?

No, Neeko struggles against Nami with only a 46.7% win rate. Nami has the advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nami's lead.

How do I play Neeko against Nami?

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