Neekovs Pantheon
Neeko vs Pantheon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Neeko wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Pantheon based on 28 games. Pantheon wins the early laning phase while Neeko scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Neeko vs Pantheon 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.
Who Wins the Neeko vs Pantheon Matchup?
Neeko vs Pantheon Matchup Summary
The Neeko vs Pantheon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Pantheon's 42.9%, giving Neeko a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Pantheon controls the early laning stage, but Neeko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Pantheon needs to press advantages before Neeko reaches their power spikes, while Neeko should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Neeko leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko players can confidently pick into Pantheon and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Pantheon 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 Pantheon Laning Phase Breakdown
Pantheon is favored during the laning phase against Neeko, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Pantheon holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Neeko Build Against Pantheon
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Pantheon, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Pantheon are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Neeko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Pantheon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Pantheon matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Neeko20.0%
Pantheon80.0%Neeko65.2%Pantheon34.8%Pantheon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Neeko. This lopsided early game means Pantheon can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Neeko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 65.2% win rate — 30.4 points above Pantheon. Extended games heavily favor Neeko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Pantheon must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Neeko reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Neeko 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 Pantheon
Domination
Sorcery
Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Neeko to press their advantage against Pantheon, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.71% | 124 | 1.9 | 582 | 8,988 | 32.3% | 45.2% | |
| 46.55% | 116 | 2.3 | 608 | 9,720 | 38.6% | 51.4% | |
| 51.11% | 90 | 1.8 | 604 | 10,152 | 51.2% | 51.0% | |
| 57.47% | 87 | 1.8 | 656 | 9,886 | 51.4% | 61.5% | |
| 55.95% | 84 | 1.8 | 651 | 9,958 | 64.7% | 50.0% | |
| 53.13% | 64 | 1.8 | 598 | 9,514 | 39.3% | 63.9% | |
| 58.73% | 63 | 1.6 | 677 | 9,230 | 67.7% | 48.3% | |
| 59.65% | 57 | 1.7 | 623 | 10,277 | 53.3% | 61.9% | |
| 53.70% | 54 | 2.2 | 728 | 10,570 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 58.00% | 50 | 1.8 | 688 | 9,789 | 62.5% | 53.9% | |
| 59.18% | 49 | 2.3 | 620 | 9,451 | 72.7% | 48.1% | |
| 34.78% | 46 | 2.2 | 632 | 9,510 | 30.0% | 38.5% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 2.6 | 581 | 9,763 | 17.6% | 54.2% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 1.6 | 551 | 9,398 | 40.0% | 38.5% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 1.6 | 539 | 8,627 | 59.1% | 52.9% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 1.8 | 594 | 8,805 | 63.2% | 42.1% | |
| 38.89% | 36 | 1.6 | 645 | 9,810 | 43.8% | 35.0% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 2.5 | 640 | 9,449 | 53.3% | 47.6% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 1.5 | 522 | 8,573 | 46.7% | 52.6% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 1.7 | 557 | 9,559 | 40.0% | 56.3% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.7 | 639 | 8,629 | 41.7% | 58.8% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 1.8 | 639 | 11,744 | 20.0% | 65.2% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 2.1 | 632 | 9,643 | 54.5% | 47.1% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 1.6 | 603 | 9,377 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 1.9 | 642 | 8,577 | 23.1% | 61.5% | |
| 32.00% | 25 | 3.0 | 572 | 9,103 | 30.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 24 | 1.7 | 582 | 9,743 | 80.0% | 10.5% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.9 | 606 | 10,008 | 42.9% | 52.9% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 2.1 | 606 | 10,146 | 66.7% | 35.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 4.2 | 874 | 10,555 | 45.5% | 70.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 1.6 | 741 | 8,538 | 30.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 846 | 11,471 | 63.6% | 44.4% | |
| 80.00% | 20 | 3.1 | 596 | 10,873 | 100.0% | 69.2% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 3.5 | 773 | 11,585 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 3.7 | 799 | 11,578 | 44.4% | 70.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.9 | 648 | 10,339 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 2.2 | 703 | 10,282 | 28.6% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.8 | 706 | 9,411 | 87.5% | 20.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 5.2 | 753 | 10,499 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 5.5 | 861 | 12,053 | 20.0% | 36.4% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 1.6 | 692 | 8,897 | 33.3% | 22.2% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 5.5 | 692 | 10,394 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.4 | 646 | 9,396 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 4.9 | 818 | 10,538 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.2 | 858 | 12,169 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.9 | 698 | 10,545 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.7 | 892 | 10,912 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 4.4 | 676 | 9,598 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.2 | 784 | 11,723 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.2 | 810 | 11,519 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 691 | 10,891 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.0 | 640 | 9,869 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 857 | 9,919 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.7 | 772 | 10,607 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.1 | 765 | 10,374 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.0 | 670 | 9,201 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.2 | 739 | 11,582 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.7 | 633 | 10,540 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.2 | 757 | 11,420 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 3.9 | 660 | 10,519 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.8 | 736 | 10,140 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 3.5 | 817 | 10,896 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 864 | 10,800 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.6 | 597 | 9,718 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.7 | 735 | 12,096 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.2 | 657 | 10,088 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.3 | 656 | 8,990 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 762 | 9,776 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 3.6 | 606 | 10,890 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 740 | 10,124 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.0 | 658 | 10,237 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.2 | 713 | 9,742 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.0 | 721 | 11,290 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 988 | 10,990 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.2 | 788 | 12,880 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.0 | 900 | 12,791 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 4.5 | 1,051 | 13,098 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 830 | 10,613 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.0 | 776 | 13,699 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 563 | 9,302 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 867 | 11,299 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 743 | 12,846 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 774 | 9,710 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.3 | 717 | 12,462 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 696 | 11,165 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 754 | 10,673 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 647 | 11,326 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 728 | 11,607 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 662 | 9,842 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
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Neeko vs Pantheon - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Neeko do against Pantheon in League of Legends?
Neeko wins the Neeko vs Pantheon matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Pantheon's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Neeko do against Pantheon in the early game?
In the early game, Pantheon has the advantage against Neeko with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Pantheon players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Neeko do against Pantheon in the late game?
In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Pantheon matchup with a 65.2% win rate compared to 34.8%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Neeko vs Pantheon matchup?
Neeko wins the matchup against Pantheon with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.
What is the best Neeko build against Pantheon?
The best Neeko build against Pantheon includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Pantheon?
The best Neeko runes against Pantheon use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Neeko vs Pantheon matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Neeko counter Pantheon?
Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Pantheon with a 57.1% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Pantheon in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Neeko against Pantheon?
When playing Neeko against Pantheon, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Pantheon. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.