Neekovs Taric
Neeko vs Taric is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Taric wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Neeko based on 11 games. Taric 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 Taric 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.
Taric(45.5%)Who Wins the Neeko vs Taric Matchup?
Neeko vs Taric Matchup Summary
The Neeko vs Taric matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Taric wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Neeko's 45.5%, giving Taric a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Taric controls the early laning stage, but Neeko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Taric 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 sustain, where Taric leads by 1,134 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Taric 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 Taric 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 Taric Laning Phase Breakdown
Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Taric, 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.
Best Neeko Build Against Taric
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Taric, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Taric are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Malignance. 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 Taric matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Neeko40.0%Taric60.0%Neeko50.0%Taric50.0%Taric 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 Taric 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 Taric. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Taric has the edge early, but Neeko gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Neeko Runes Against Taric
Domination
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Neeko the best tools to compete against Taric in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.93% | 69 | 1.6 | 575 | 9,702 | 39.1% | 47.8% | |
| 50.00% | 64 | 2.3 | 582 | 9,459 | 52.0% | 48.7% | |
| 50.00% | 52 | 1.5 | 640 | 9,050 | 47.6% | 51.6% | |
| 68.00% | 50 | 1.6 | 616 | 8,733 | 59.4% | 83.3% | |
| 64.29% | 42 | 1.8 | 693 | 9,717 | 63.2% | 65.2% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 2.2 | 700 | 9,799 | 40.0% | 44.0% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 1.8 | 603 | 9,226 | 35.3% | 42.9% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 1.6 | 649 | 9,267 | 52.6% | 41.2% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 1.6 | 626 | 9,089 | 50.0% | 36.8% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 2.4 | 726 | 10,540 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.7 | 613 | 9,301 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 27 | 1.5 | 505 | 9,146 | 62.5% | 44.4% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 1.6 | 636 | 8,880 | 33.3% | 35.7% | |
| 32.00% | 25 | 1.7 | 552 | 9,614 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.5 | 563 | 8,603 | 41.7% | 38.5% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 3.3 | 660 | 10,578 | 40.0% | 53.3% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 2.4 | 781 | 9,609 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 1.9 | 685 | 9,010 | 45.5% | 16.7% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.5 | 535 | 8,632 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 1.8 | 724 | 10,295 | 50.0% | 30.8% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 5.7 | 687 | 11,794 | 25.0% | 64.3% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 1.6 | 597 | 10,057 | 54.5% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.9 | 637 | 10,383 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 4.8 | 708 | 10,705 | 37.5% | 27.3% | |
| 78.95% | 19 | 5.7 | 772 | 8,506 | 80.0% | 77.8% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.6 | 634 | 9,804 | 71.4% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.3 | 624 | 9,149 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 2.5 | 652 | 10,802 | 40.0% | 27.3% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 2.0 | 599 | 8,705 | 57.1% | 44.4% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 1.5 | 626 | 8,880 | 62.5% | 85.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.5 | 845 | 11,838 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 1.4 | 694 | 10,596 | 60.0% | 77.8% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.4 | 635 | 10,713 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.8 | 696 | 9,501 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.5 | 659 | 10,531 | 20.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.7 | 694 | 9,180 | 60.0% | 14.3% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.4 | 567 | 8,614 | 88.9% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.3 | 811 | 10,752 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.4 | 814 | 11,756 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.8 | 795 | 10,662 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.1 | 827 | 12,790 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.8 | 647 | 10,386 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.5 | 857 | 10,342 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 930 | 11,137 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.5 | 750 | 11,377 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 711 | 8,413 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.6 | 824 | 10,815 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.3 | 615 | 10,842 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 3.4 | 856 | 9,906 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.0 | 691 | 9,340 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.4 | 558 | 8,518 | 28.6% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.4 | 496 | 8,030 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 1,028 | 11,075 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.4 | 914 | 10,077 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.7 | 626 | 7,026 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.1 | 673 | 7,638 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.1 | 686 | 10,413 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.7 | 806 | 11,538 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 3.7 | 576 | 10,693 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 650 | 9,358 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 740 | 11,776 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 864 | 14,173 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 784 | 10,333 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 710 | 10,758 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 523 | 8,960 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 962 | 13,429 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,091 | 12,636 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 653 | 6,763 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.3 | 742 | 10,588 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 831 | 11,136 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 904 | 10,490 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
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Neeko vs Taric - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Neeko do against Taric in League of Legends?
Taric wins the Neeko vs Taric matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Neeko's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Neeko do against Taric in the early game?
In the early game, Taric has the advantage against Neeko with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Taric players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Neeko do against Taric in the late game?
In the late game, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Taric 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 Taric matchup?
Taric wins the matchup against Neeko with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Taric is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.
What is the best Neeko build against Taric?
The best Neeko build against Taric includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Neeko runes against Taric?
The best Neeko runes against Taric use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Neeko vs Taric matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Neeko counter Taric?
No, Neeko struggles against Taric with only a 45.5% win rate. Taric has the advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Taric's lead.
How do I play Neeko against Taric?
When playing Neeko against Taric, play cautiously and avoid Taric's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Taric in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.