Neekovs Swain
Neeko vs Swain is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Swain wins with a 54.2% win rate (+8.3%) over Neeko based on 72 games. Swain 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 Swain 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.
Swain(45.8%)Who Wins the Neeko vs Swain Matchup?
Neeko vs Swain Matchup Summary
The Neeko vs Swain matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 72 recent matches analyzed, Swain wins with a 54.2% win rate compared to Neeko's 45.8%, giving Swain a 8.3 percentage point advantage. Swain dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Neeko players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Swain leads by 558 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Swain 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 Swain 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 Swain Laning Phase Breakdown
Swain is favored during the laning phase against Neeko, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Swain holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Neeko Build Against Swain
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Swain, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Swain 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Swain. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Swain matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Neeko41.9%Swain58.1%Neeko48.8%Swain51.2%Swain dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.1% win rate — a 16.1 percentage point lead over Neeko. This lopsided early game means Swain can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Swain takes over with a 51.2% win rate, leading Neeko by 2.4 percentage points. Swain scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
Swain holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Neeko players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Neeko Runes Against Swain
Sorcery
Inspiration
The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Neeko the best tools to compete against Swain in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.31% | 189 | 1.6 | 605 | 9,422 | 50.0% | 44.8% | |
| 43.20% | 171 | 2.2 | 585 | 9,755 | 44.4% | 42.0% | |
| 48.32% | 150 | 1.6 | 615 | 9,795 | 50.0% | 47.0% | |
| 43.24% | 111 | 1.8 | 572 | 8,797 | 42.3% | 44.1% | |
| 45.05% | 111 | 1.8 | 598 | 9,842 | 47.6% | 43.5% | |
| 47.17% | 107 | 1.7 | 622 | 9,138 | 53.7% | 40.4% | |
| 44.86% | 107 | 1.6 | 651 | 9,835 | 48.9% | 41.7% | |
| 44.44% | 99 | 2.0 | 620 | 10,067 | 52.6% | 39.3% | |
| 42.53% | 87 | 2.2 | 675 | 10,592 | 45.2% | 41.1% | |
| 45.12% | 84 | 1.9 | 668 | 9,798 | 52.8% | 39.1% | |
| 44.30% | 80 | 1.6 | 581 | 9,174 | 44.4% | 44.2% | |
| 53.85% | 78 | 1.6 | 680 | 9,990 | 57.6% | 51.1% | |
| 50.00% | 77 | 1.7 | 621 | 9,642 | 48.6% | 51.2% | |
| 50.00% | 75 | 1.5 | 641 | 9,364 | 37.9% | 58.1% | |
| 54.79% | 73 | 1.7 | 656 | 10,385 | 50.0% | 57.5% | |
| 49.32% | 73 | 1.7 | 613 | 9,227 | 55.6% | 43.2% | |
| 45.83% | 72 | 2.4 | 708 | 9,329 | 41.9% | 48.8% | |
| 52.17% | 72 | 1.9 | 636 | 9,940 | 45.5% | 58.3% | |
| 52.94% | 68 | 2.3 | 607 | 10,078 | 44.4% | 58.5% | |
| 51.52% | 66 | 1.7 | 521 | 8,247 | 54.4% | 45.0% | |
| 44.62% | 65 | 1.6 | 585 | 9,540 | 39.3% | 48.6% | |
| 50.00% | 62 | 1.7 | 567 | 9,193 | 52.0% | 48.6% | |
| 46.43% | 56 | 5.7 | 804 | 11,146 | 60.9% | 36.4% | |
| 50.98% | 51 | 1.9 | 629 | 9,643 | 47.4% | 53.1% | |
| 47.83% | 47 | 2.6 | 598 | 9,145 | 30.4% | 65.2% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 2.0 | 756 | 10,512 | 35.3% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 3.0 | 629 | 9,398 | 42.9% | 45.8% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 1.4 | 601 | 8,652 | 52.2% | 63.2% | |
| 58.54% | 41 | 5.7 | 760 | 11,261 | 58.8% | 58.3% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 1.6 | 587 | 9,062 | 52.9% | 33.3% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 5.0 | 777 | 10,490 | 50.0% | 36.8% | |
| 47.22% | 37 | 5.8 | 871 | 11,670 | 55.6% | 38.9% | |
| 34.29% | 35 | 1.6 | 572 | 9,792 | 50.0% | 26.1% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.9 | 577 | 9,432 | 60.0% | 47.1% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 5.5 | 841 | 10,700 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.5 | 596 | 8,703 | 62.5% | 38.5% | |
| 34.62% | 27 | 6.0 | 788 | 10,824 | 50.0% | 21.4% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.8 | 766 | 10,454 | 42.9% | 45.0% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.7 | 694 | 8,976 | 41.7% | 57.1% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 3.8 | 667 | 11,359 | 14.3% | 58.8% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.0 | 776 | 11,485 | 12.5% | 60.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 5.3 | 835 | 11,772 | 54.5% | 58.3% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 2.8 | 649 | 10,085 | 45.5% | 36.4% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 5.1 | 869 | 10,734 | 66.7% | 70.0% | |
| 52.38% | 22 | 5.8 | 781 | 11,491 | 62.5% | 46.1% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 4.5 | 737 | 11,148 | 42.9% | 53.3% | |
| 55.00% | 21 | 4.7 | 752 | 10,221 | 70.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 2.6 | 725 | 10,939 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 6.4 | 808 | 11,879 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.7 | 547 | 8,929 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 4.9 | 803 | 12,128 | 87.5% | 40.0% | |
| 56.25% | 17 | 5.2 | 798 | 11,737 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.4 | 740 | 10,265 | 44.4% | 28.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 3.0 | 642 | 10,532 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 4.3 | 686 | 10,230 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 21.43% | 15 | 2.1 | 598 | 8,024 | 25.0% | 16.7% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 5.7 | 794 | 11,373 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.8 | 671 | 9,864 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.3 | 750 | 10,777 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 6.2 | 729 | 10,967 | 28.6% | 28.6% | |
| 92.86% | 14 | 6.4 | 1,045 | 12,532 | 100.0% | 85.7% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 5.0 | 995 | 14,501 | 75.0% | 70.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 4.2 | 621 | 12,326 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.5 | 852 | 12,127 | 85.7% | 28.6% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 3.7 | 691 | 11,158 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.1 | 821 | 9,846 | 63.6% | 100.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 3.2 | 834 | 9,800 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.6 | 743 | 11,549 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 5.5 | 787 | 11,102 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.8 | 632 | 9,577 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 4.1 | 675 | 9,633 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.8 | 685 | 11,062 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.0 | 919 | 11,981 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 10 | 4.4 | 540 | 8,493 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 3.9 | 769 | 12,553 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.2 | 990 | 12,445 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.8 | 777 | 9,885 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.7 | 596 | 10,558 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.0 | 1,034 | 13,567 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.4 | 825 | 13,128 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 3.8 | 747 | 10,669 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 5.8 | 846 | 11,609 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.5 | 923 | 13,289 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.5 | 917 | 11,252 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 4.5 | 767 | 10,295 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.3 | 673 | 10,616 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.7 | 856 | 11,998 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.1 | 899 | 11,714 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.2 | 721 | 11,496 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.0 | 509 | 9,244 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 734 | 11,533 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.4 | 800 | 11,610 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.8 | 673 | 10,922 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.6 | 778 | 7,908 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.8 | 825 | 11,284 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.3 | 802 | 12,232 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.6 | 750 | 12,782 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.9 | 871 | 11,870 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.0 | 704 | 10,600 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.5 | 822 | 13,071 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.1 | 657 | 11,724 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.8 | 1,015 | 12,675 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.6 | 815 | 12,243 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 881 | 11,583 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 691 | 10,517 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.3 | 692 | 8,885 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.4 | 566 | 9,966 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.6 | 786 | 11,439 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.2 | 713 | 14,103 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.8 | 779 | 11,196 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 764 | 14,598 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 518 | 6,984 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 936 | 10,934 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 675 | 9,204 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 895 | 11,672 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 727 | 11,516 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 598 | 10,984 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 925 | 15,574 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 734 | 10,503 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 892 | 11,707 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 845 | 12,787 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 741 | 12,511 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 753 | 11,497 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 771 | 11,174 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
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Neeko vs Swain - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Neeko do against Swain in League of Legends?
Swain wins the Neeko vs Swain matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to Neeko's 45.8%, a 8.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 72 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Neeko do against Swain in the early game?
In the early game, Swain has the advantage against Neeko with a 58.1% win rate versus 41.9%. Swain players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Neeko do against Swain in the late game?
In the late game, Swain takes over the Neeko vs Swain matchup with a 51.2% win rate compared to 48.8%. Swain scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Neeko vs Swain matchup?
Swain wins the matchup against Neeko with a 54.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 8.3 percentage point advantage means Swain is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 72 games analyzed.
What is the best Neeko build against Swain?
The best Neeko build against Swain 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 Swain?
The best Neeko runes against Swain use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 38.9% win rate in the Neeko vs Swain matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Neeko counter Swain?
No, Neeko struggles against Swain with only a 45.8% win rate. Swain has the advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Swain's lead.
How do I play Neeko against Swain?
When playing Neeko against Swain, play cautiously and avoid Swain's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Swain has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.