Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Neekovs Talon

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

Neeko vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Neeko wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Talon based on 5 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 Talon 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
Talon vs Neeko matchup - 40.0% win rate
Talon
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Talon Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Talon matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
2.9
CS / min
3.4
563
DMG / min
962
9,302
Gold / game
11,047
164
Heal / min
376
421
DMG Mitigated / min
647
1.1
CC / min
0.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Neeko vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Talon'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 Talon 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 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko players can confidently pick into Talon and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Talon 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 Talon Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.9Neeko
3.4Talon
Talon edges out Neeko 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 Talon.
Damage
563Neeko
962Talon
Talon heavily out-damages Neeko by 399 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Neeko should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Talon's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,302Neeko
11,047Talon
Talon generates a commanding 1,744 more gold per game than Neeko. This substantial economic advantage means Talon consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Neeko should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Neeko
0.3Talon
Neeko brings significantly more crowd control than Talon, with 0.8 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. Talon should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
585Neeko
1,023Talon
Talon vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 438 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Talon 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 Talon

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko66.7%
Talon early game win rateTalon33.3%
Late Game
Neeko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko50.0%
Talon late game win rateTalon50.0%

Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Talon. 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 Talon. 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. Talon players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Neeko Runes Against Talon

Sorcery rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs TalonSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Neeko rune vs TalonManaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs TalonTranscendence - best Neeko rune vs TalonScorch - best Neeko rune vs Talon
Inspiration rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs TalonInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Neeko rune vs TalonCosmic Insight - best Neeko rune vs Talon
100.0% WR

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

How does Neeko do against Talon in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Talon matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Talon's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Neeko do against Talon in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Talon 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 Talon in the late game?

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

Neeko wins the matchup against Talon 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 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Talon?

The best Neeko build against Talon includes Stormsurge, 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 Talon?

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

Does Neeko counter Talon?

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

How do I play Neeko against Talon?

When playing Neeko against Talon, 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.