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

Neekovs Talon

DMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Neeko wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Talon based on 6 games. Talon wins the early laning phase while Neeko scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Neeko vs Talon 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
Talon - 66.7% win rateTalon(66.7%)
Neeko - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
66.7% WR
VS
Talon vs Neeko matchup - 33.3% win rate
Talon
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Talon Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Talon matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.4
CS / min
6.2
856
DMG / min
720
11,109
Gold / game
9,410
125
Heal / min
128
477
DMG Mitigated / min
524
1.3
CC / min
0.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Neeko vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Talon's 33.3%, giving Neeko a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Talon controls the early laning stage, but Neeko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Talon needs to press advantages before Neeko reaches their power spikes, while Neeko should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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 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

Neeko wins the laning phase against Talon in League of Legends

Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Talon, 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
6.4Neeko
6.2Talon
Neeko and Talon farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
856Neeko
720Talon
Neeko heavily out-damages Talon by 135 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Talon 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
11,109Neeko
9,410Talon
Neeko generates a commanding 1,699 more gold per game than Talon. This substantial economic advantage means Neeko consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Talon should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.3Neeko
0.1Talon
Neeko brings significantly more crowd control than Talon, 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. Talon should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
602Neeko
652Talon
Neeko and Talon have comparable sustain profiles, with only 50 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Neeko Build Against Talon

Spellslinger'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, Shadowflame 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 2 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
Talon
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko33.3%
Talon early game win rateTalon66.7%
Late Game
Neeko
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko100.0%
Talon late game win rateTalon0.0%

Talon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Neeko. This lopsided early game means Talon can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Neeko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Talon. Extended games heavily favor Neeko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Talon must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Neeko reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Neeko survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Neeko Runes Against Talon

Sorcery rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs TalonSorcery
Summon Aery - best Neeko rune vs TalonManaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs TalonTranscendence - best Neeko rune vs TalonScorch - best Neeko rune vs Talon
Precision rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs TalonPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Neeko rune vs TalonLegend: Alacrity - best Neeko rune vs Talon
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision 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 26.7. 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 Talon - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Talon in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Talon matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Talon's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Neeko do against Talon in the early game?

In the early game, Talon has the advantage against Neeko with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Talon 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 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. 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 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Talon?

The best Neeko build against Talon includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt with Spellslinger'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 Precision 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 66.7% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Talon in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Neeko against Talon?

When playing Neeko against Talon, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Talon. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.