Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Neekovs Poppy

FMageSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Neeko wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Poppy based on 10 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 Poppy 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
60.0% WR
VS
Poppy vs Neeko matchup - 40.0% win rate
Poppy
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Poppy Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Poppy matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.4
CS / min
1.9
691
DMG / min
540
10,891
Gold / game
11,017
131
Heal / min
185
398
DMG Mitigated / min
1,415
1.8
CC / min
1.2
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Neeko vs Poppy Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Poppy's 40.0%, giving Neeko a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Neeko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Poppy players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Poppy leads by 1,070 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko players can confidently pick into Poppy and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Poppy 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 Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown

Poppy wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.4Neeko
1.9Poppy
Poppy edges out Neeko by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Poppy.
Damage
691Neeko
540Poppy
Neeko heavily out-damages Poppy by 151 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Poppy 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
10,891Neeko
11,017Poppy
Neeko and Poppy generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 126 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.8Neeko
1.2Poppy
Neeko provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Poppy, 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
529Neeko
1,599Poppy
Poppy vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 1,070 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy 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 Poppy

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Poppy 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Poppy. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Poppy matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko66.7%
Poppy early game win ratePoppy33.3%
Late Game
Neeko
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko57.1%
Poppy late game win ratePoppy42.9%

Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Poppy. This lopsided early game means Neeko 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Poppy. Extended games heavily favor Neeko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Neeko Runes Against Poppy

Sorcery rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs PoppySorcery
Arcane Comet - best Neeko rune vs PoppyManaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs PoppyTranscendence - best Neeko rune vs PoppyScorch - best Neeko rune vs Poppy
Domination rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs PoppyDomination
Cheap Shot - best Neeko rune vs PoppyUltimate Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Poppy
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Neeko to press their advantage against Poppy, 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.

Neeko matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
38.71%1241.95828,98832.3%45.2%
46.55%1162.36089,72038.6%51.4%
51.11%901.860410,15251.2%51.0%
57.47%871.86569,88651.4%61.5%
55.95%841.86519,95864.7%50.0%
53.13%641.85989,51439.3%63.9%
58.73%631.66779,23067.7%48.3%
59.65%571.762310,27753.3%61.9%
53.70%542.272810,57050.0%55.6%
58.00%501.86889,78962.5%53.9%
59.18%492.36209,45172.7%48.1%
34.78%462.26329,51030.0%38.5%
39.02%412.65819,76317.6%54.2%
39.02%411.65519,39840.0%38.5%
56.41%391.65398,62759.1%52.9%
52.63%381.85948,80563.2%42.1%
38.89%361.66459,81043.8%35.0%
50.00%362.56409,44953.3%47.6%
50.00%341.55228,57346.7%52.6%
48.39%311.75579,55940.0%56.3%
51.72%291.76398,62941.7%58.8%
57.14%281.863911,74420.0%65.2%
50.00%282.16329,64354.5%47.1%
53.57%281.66039,37750.0%56.3%
42.31%261.96428,57723.1%61.5%
32.00%253.05729,10330.0%33.3%
25.00%241.75829,74380.0%10.5%
50.00%241.960610,00842.9%52.9%
43.48%232.160610,14666.7%35.3%
57.14%214.287410,55545.5%70.0%
55.00%201.67418,53830.0%80.0%
55.00%205.984611,47163.6%44.4%
80.00%203.159610,873100.0%69.2%
45.00%203.577311,58560.0%40.0%
57.89%193.779911,57844.4%70.0%
50.00%181.964810,33950.0%50.0%
38.89%182.270310,28228.6%45.5%
50.00%181.87069,41187.5%20.0%
43.75%165.275310,49957.1%33.3%
31.25%165.586112,05320.0%36.4%
26.67%151.66928,89733.3%22.2%
60.00%155.569210,39450.0%66.7%
60.00%151.46469,39666.7%55.6%
46.67%154.981810,53850.0%42.9%
50.00%146.285812,16962.5%33.3%
50.00%124.969810,54550.0%50.0%
45.45%115.789210,91220.0%66.7%
36.36%114.46769,59850.0%20.0%
60.00%103.278411,72360.0%60.0%
50.00%103.281011,51960.0%40.0%
60.00%101.469110,89166.7%57.1%
30.00%105.06409,86950.0%0.0%
80.00%105.98579,91966.7%100.0%
44.44%95.777210,60750.0%33.3%
33.33%95.176510,37460.0%0.0%
55.56%95.06709,20160.0%50.0%
44.44%94.273911,58266.7%33.3%
33.33%92.763310,5400.0%50.0%
44.44%96.275711,42033.3%50.0%
77.78%93.966010,51975.0%80.0%
44.44%94.873610,14033.3%50.0%
62.50%83.581710,896100.0%40.0%
50.00%85.786410,80040.0%66.7%
75.00%81.65979,71866.7%80.0%
62.50%81.773512,096100.0%50.0%
75.00%82.265710,08866.7%80.0%
25.00%82.36568,99016.7%50.0%
37.50%85.77629,77650.0%25.0%
14.29%73.660610,89020.0%0.0%
50.00%65.474010,12450.0%50.0%
50.00%62.065810,23733.3%66.7%
33.33%64.27139,7420.0%100.0%
33.33%66.072111,2900.0%40.0%
50.00%65.298810,99033.3%66.7%
50.00%64.278812,8800.0%60.0%
33.33%64.090012,7910.0%33.3%
83.33%64.51,05113,09866.7%100.0%
0.00%65.983010,6130.0%0.0%
50.00%65.077613,699100.0%40.0%
60.00%52.95639,30266.7%50.0%
80.00%55.486711,29966.7%100.0%
60.00%51.174312,84666.7%50.0%
40.00%52.57749,7100.0%66.7%
60.00%53.371712,4620.0%100.0%
40.00%53.469611,165100.0%25.0%
60.00%54.275410,673100.0%33.3%
0.00%52.364711,3260.0%0.0%
40.00%51.872811,6070.0%66.7%
60.00%52.26629,84250.0%66.7%

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Neeko vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Poppy in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Poppy matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Poppy's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Neeko do against Poppy in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Poppy with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Poppy in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Poppy matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Poppy matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Poppy with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Poppy?

The best Neeko build against Poppy 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 Poppy?

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

Does Neeko counter Poppy?

Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Poppy with a 60.0% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Poppy in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Neeko against Poppy?

When playing Neeko against Poppy, 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.