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

Neekovs Nasus

AMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nasus wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Neeko based on 5 games. Neeko wins the early laning phase while Nasus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Neeko vs Nasus 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 - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
40.0% WR
VS
Nasus vs Neeko matchup - 60.0% win rate
Nasus
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Nasus Matchup?

Nasus wins the Neeko vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.4
CS / min
4.7
794
DMG / min
580
11,418
Gold / game
11,407
76
Heal / min
322
343
DMG Mitigated / min
981
1.6
CC / min
0.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Neeko vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 40.0%, giving Nasus a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Neeko controls the early laning stage, but Nasus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Neeko needs to press advantages before Nasus reaches their power spikes, while Nasus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nasus leads by 884 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus 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 Nasus 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 Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Nasus in League of Legends

Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Nasus, 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
4.4Neeko
4.7Nasus
Neeko and Nasus 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
794Neeko
580Nasus
Neeko heavily out-damages Nasus by 214 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nasus 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
11,418Neeko
11,407Nasus
Neeko and Nasus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 11 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.6Neeko
0.6Nasus
Neeko brings significantly more crowd control than Nasus, with 1.0 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. Nasus should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
419Neeko
1,303Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 884 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus 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 Nasus

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Nasus are Stormsurge, Shadowflame 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nasus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko0.0%
Nasus early game win rateNasus0.0%
Late Game
Nasus
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko40.0%
Nasus late game win rateNasus60.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Neeko and Nasus, with Neeko holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Nasus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Neeko. Extended games heavily favor Nasus, 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 Nasus 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 Nasus

Sorcery rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs NasusSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Neeko rune vs NasusManaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs NasusTranscendence - best Neeko rune vs NasusScorch - best Neeko rune vs Nasus
Domination rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs NasusDomination
Cheap Shot - best Neeko rune vs NasusUltimate Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Nasus
0.0% WR

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


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 Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Nasus wins the Neeko vs Nasus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Neeko do against Nasus in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Nasus with a 0.0% 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 Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Nasus takes over the Neeko vs Nasus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Nasus matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Neeko with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nasus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Nasus?

The best Neeko build against Nasus includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Nasus?

The best Neeko runes against Nasus use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Neeko vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Neeko counter Nasus?

No, Neeko struggles against Nasus with only a 40.0% win rate. Nasus has the advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nasus's lead.

How do I play Neeko against Nasus?

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