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

Neekovs Swain

DMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Swain is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Neeko wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Swain based on 34 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 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.

Compare against an opponent
Swain - 50.0% win rateSwain(50.0%)
Neeko - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
50.0% WR
VS
Swain vs Neeko matchup - 50.0% win rate
Swain
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Swain Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Swain matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 34
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
2.2
CS / min
2.2
695
DMG / min
735
10,127
Gold / game
10,498
86
Heal / min
421
356
DMG Mitigated / min
821
1.7
CC / min
1.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Neeko vs Swain Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Swain matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Swain's 50.0%, giving Neeko a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Neeko holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Swain can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Swain leads by 800 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Swain's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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 wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

Swain is favored during the laning phase against Neeko, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Swain holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.2Neeko
2.2Swain
Neeko and Swain farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
695Neeko
735Swain
Swain deals 40 more champion damage per minute than Neeko. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Neeko choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Swain's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,127Neeko
10,498Swain
Swain earns 371 more gold per game than Neeko, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Swain slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.7Neeko
1.7Swain
Both Neeko and Swain provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
442Neeko
1,242Swain
Swain vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 800 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Swain 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 Swain

Mercury's Treads 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. 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

Early Game
Neeko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko50.0%
Swain early game win rateSwain50.0%
Late Game
Neeko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko50.0%
Swain late game win rateSwain50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Neeko and Swain, with Neeko holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Neeko nor Swain has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Neeko Runes Against Swain

Domination rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs SwainDomination
Electrocute - best Neeko rune vs SwainTaste of Blood - best Neeko rune vs SwainGrisly Mementos - best Neeko rune vs SwainTreasure Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Swain
Sorcery rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs SwainSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs SwainScorch - best Neeko rune vs Swain
60.0% WR

The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Neeko maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Swain.


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 Swain - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Swain in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Swain matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Swain's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Neeko do against Swain in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Swain with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Swain in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Swain 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 Swain matchup?

Neeko wins the matchup against Swain with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Neeko is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Swain?

The best Neeko build against Swain includes Morellonomicon, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Mercury's Treads. 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 Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Neeko vs Swain matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Neeko counter Swain?

Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Swain with a 50.0% win rate. Neeko slightly edges out Swain in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Neeko against Swain?

When playing Neeko against Swain, 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.