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

Neekovs Sona

DMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Sona is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Neeko wins with a 55.3% win rate (+10.5%) over Sona based on 38 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 Sona 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
Sona - 55.3% win rateSona(55.3%)
Neeko - 55.3% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
55.3% WR
VS
Sona vs Neeko matchup - 44.7% win rate
Sona
44.7% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Sona Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Sona matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 38
55.3%
Win Rate
44.7%
1.4
CS / min
0.9
601
DMG / min
330
9,309
Gold / game
8,730
94
Heal / min
673
339
DMG Mitigated / min
429
1.6
CC / min
0.5
61.1%
Early Game WR
38.9%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Neeko vs Sona Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Sona matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 38 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 55.3% win rate compared to Sona's 44.7%, giving Neeko a 10.5 percentage point advantage. Neeko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sona players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Neeko leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko players can confidently pick into Sona and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sona 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 Sona Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Sona in League of Legends

Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Sona, 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
1.4Neeko
0.9Sona
Neeko edges out Sona by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Neeko.
Damage
601Neeko
330Sona
Neeko heavily out-damages Sona by 270 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sona 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
9,309Neeko
8,730Sona
Neeko earns 579 more gold per game than Sona, 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
1.6Neeko
0.5Sona
Neeko brings significantly more crowd control than Sona, with 1.1 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. Sona should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
434Neeko
1,102Sona
Sona vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 668 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sona 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 Sona

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Sona, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Sona are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge 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 Sona. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Sona matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
61.1%
+22.2% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko61.1%
Sona early game win rateSona38.9%
Late Game
Neeko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko50.0%
Sona late game win rateSona50.0%

Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.1% win rate — a 22.2 percentage point lead over Sona. This lopsided early game means Neeko can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Neeko at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Sona. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Neeko Runes Against Sona

Sorcery rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs SonaSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Neeko rune vs SonaManaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs SonaTranscendence - best Neeko rune vs SonaScorch - best Neeko rune vs Sona
Inspiration rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs SonaInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Neeko rune vs SonaCosmic Insight - best Neeko rune vs Sona
100.0% WR

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

How does Neeko do against Sona in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Sona matchup with a 55.3% win rate compared to Sona's 44.7%, a 10.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 38 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Neeko do against Sona in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Sona with a 61.1% win rate versus 38.9%. 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 Sona in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Sona matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Sona matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Sona with a 55.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 10.5 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 38 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Sona?

The best Neeko build against Sona includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, 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 Sona?

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

Does Neeko counter Sona?

Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Sona with a 55.3% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Sona in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Neeko against Sona?

When playing Neeko against Sona, 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.