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

Neekovs Tahm Kench

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

Neeko vs Tahm Kench is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Tahm Kench wins with a 58.8% win rate (+17.6%) over Neeko based on 17 games. Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench 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
Tahm Kench - 41.2% win rateTahm Kench(41.2%)
Neeko - 41.2% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
41.2% WR
VS
Tahm Kench vs Neeko matchup - 58.8% win rate
Tahm Kench
58.8% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Tahm Kench Matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the Neeko vs Tahm Kench matchup
Winner
Tahm Kench
Matches: 17
41.2%
Win Rate
58.8%
1.6
CS / min
1.2
595
DMG / min
419
7,847
Gold / game
7,949
73
Heal / min
301
278
DMG Mitigated / min
1,081
1.5
CC / min
1.0
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Neeko vs Tahm Kench Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Tahm Kench matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Tahm Kench wins with a 58.8% win rate compared to Neeko's 41.2%, giving Tahm Kench a 17.6 percentage point advantage. Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench leads by 1,031 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Tahm Kench in League of Legends

Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Tahm Kench, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Neeko holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.6Neeko
1.2Tahm Kench
Neeko edges out Tahm Kench by 0.5 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 Neeko.
Damage
595Neeko
419Tahm Kench
Neeko heavily out-damages Tahm Kench by 176 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Tahm Kench 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
7,847Neeko
7,949Tahm Kench
Neeko and Tahm Kench generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 102 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.5Neeko
1.0Tahm Kench
Neeko provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Tahm Kench, 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
351Neeko
1,383Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 1,031 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Tahm Kench, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Tahm Kench are Shadowflame, 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 Tahm Kench. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Tahm Kench matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tahm Kench
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko40.0%
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench60.0%
Late Game
Tahm Kench
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko42.9%
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench57.1%

Tahm Kench dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Neeko. This lopsided early game means Tahm Kench can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Tahm Kench is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Neeko. Extended games heavily favor Tahm Kench, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench

Sorcery rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs Tahm KenchSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Neeko rune vs Tahm KenchManaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs Tahm KenchTranscendence - best Neeko rune vs Tahm KenchScorch - best Neeko rune vs Tahm Kench
Domination rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs Tahm KenchDomination
Cheap Shot - best Neeko rune vs Tahm KenchUltimate Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Tahm Kench
83.3% WR

The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Neeko the best tools to compete against Tahm Kench in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Tahm Kench - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Tahm Kench in League of Legends?

Tahm Kench wins the Neeko vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to Neeko's 41.2%, a 17.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Neeko do against Tahm Kench in the early game?

In the early game, Tahm Kench has the advantage against Neeko with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Tahm Kench players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Neeko do against Tahm Kench in the late game?

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

Who wins the Neeko vs Tahm Kench matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the matchup against Neeko with a 58.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 17.6 percentage point advantage means Tahm Kench is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Tahm Kench?

The best Neeko build against Tahm Kench includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Tahm Kench?

The best Neeko runes against Tahm Kench use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Neeko vs Tahm Kench matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Neeko counter Tahm Kench?

No, Neeko struggles against Tahm Kench with only a 41.2% win rate. Tahm Kench has the advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Tahm Kench's lead.

How do I play Neeko against Tahm Kench?

When playing Neeko against Tahm Kench, play cautiously and avoid Tahm Kench's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Tahm Kench has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.