Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Neekovs Vex

AMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vex wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Neeko based on 9 games. Vex 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 Vex 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 - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
44.4% WR
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Vex vs Neeko matchup - 55.6% win rate
Vex
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Vex Matchup?

Vex wins the Neeko vs Vex matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
4.8
CS / min
4.7
704
DMG / min
715
10,940
Gold / game
10,583
120
Heal / min
93
436
DMG Mitigated / min
389
1.3
CC / min
1.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Neeko vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Neeko's 44.4%, giving Vex a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vex controls the early laning stage, but Neeko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vex 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 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex 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 Vex 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 Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Vex in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.8Neeko
4.7Vex
Neeko and Vex farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
704Neeko
715Vex
Damage output is virtually even between Neeko and Vex, with only 10 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,940Neeko
10,583Vex
Neeko earns 357 more gold per game than Vex, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Neeko slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.3Neeko
1.1Vex
Both Neeko and Vex provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
555Neeko
482Vex
Neeko heals and mitigates 73 more damage per minute than Vex, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Neeko to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Vex.

Best Neeko Build Against Vex

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko33.3%
Vex early game win rateVex66.7%
Late Game
Neeko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko50.0%
Vex late game win rateVex50.0%

Vex 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 Vex 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 Vex. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Vex 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 Vex

Domination rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs VexDomination
Electrocute - best Neeko rune vs VexTaste of Blood - best Neeko rune vs VexGrisly Mementos - best Neeko rune vs VexTreasure Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Vex
Sorcery rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs VexSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs VexScorch - best Neeko rune vs Vex
50.0% WR

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


Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.98%1022.360110,04851.5%50.7%
41.94%932.05829,16445.7%39.7%
48.94%472.15959,77133.3%56.3%
51.11%451.96329,81357.1%48.4%
51.22%411.86058,55150.0%52.9%
40.00%351.75808,04335.3%44.4%
47.06%341.96439,84433.3%54.5%
51.61%312.068110,38044.4%54.5%
70.37%272.061810,24160.0%76.5%
55.56%271.959710,189100.0%36.8%
34.62%262.16559,02254.5%20.0%
47.83%231.76158,72462.5%40.0%
77.27%222.46698,93483.3%70.0%
40.91%222.663710,30857.1%33.3%
54.55%222.06399,25233.3%69.2%
28.57%211.86499,71620.0%31.3%
47.62%211.55368,48141.7%55.6%
65.00%204.883411,94385.7%53.9%
50.00%201.969410,13555.6%45.5%
55.00%205.189011,57866.7%50.0%
55.00%203.165610,62362.5%50.0%
36.84%191.95089,87225.0%40.0%
50.00%182.06589,57760.0%46.1%
70.59%174.27399,65466.7%75.0%
52.94%171.868510,06980.0%41.7%
37.50%165.589911,63366.7%20.0%
31.25%161.96459,61457.1%11.1%
53.33%152.366710,51750.0%54.5%
53.33%151.96397,82562.5%42.9%
42.86%141.86037,17057.1%28.6%
64.29%141.66068,73380.0%55.6%
42.86%142.073010,50350.0%37.5%
57.14%141.85588,90133.3%75.0%
46.15%132.565411,16466.7%40.0%
69.23%135.476711,34866.7%70.0%
33.33%121.87009,3390.0%50.0%
75.00%124.785313,891100.0%70.0%
72.73%114.795912,79766.7%75.0%
45.45%116.094614,2660.0%55.6%
81.82%113.77989,87185.7%75.0%
33.33%94.96579,6400.0%50.0%
44.44%94.870410,94033.3%50.0%
55.56%93.66659,41866.7%50.0%
55.56%94.571113,4370.0%62.5%
33.33%91.56116,73660.0%0.0%
77.78%96.38888,34360.0%100.0%
62.50%82.36359,64250.0%75.0%
37.50%85.895413,80750.0%33.3%
28.57%73.680312,4890.0%28.6%
57.14%75.577612,23150.0%60.0%
42.86%71.962810,2210.0%50.0%
85.71%72.26699,310100.0%75.0%
71.43%75.876812,470100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.31,09710,99825.0%100.0%
57.14%72.663711,03733.3%75.0%
16.67%61.863111,0890.0%20.0%
50.00%63.772713,0320.0%60.0%
50.00%63.584911,34150.0%50.0%
50.00%61.95228,26550.0%50.0%
50.00%66.187511,26933.3%66.7%
66.67%63.690912,238100.0%50.0%
66.67%65.396711,00333.3%100.0%
83.33%61.55859,32466.7%100.0%
80.00%53.268413,243100.0%75.0%
60.00%57.37448,08350.0%66.7%
20.00%56.382810,27950.0%0.0%
60.00%55.36748,44266.7%50.0%
20.00%53.47269,8550.0%25.0%
40.00%54.479411,4180.0%40.0%
20.00%51.566610,3080.0%33.3%
80.00%51.775614,922100.0%75.0%
40.00%53.64075,80425.0%100.0%

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Neeko vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Vex in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Neeko vs Vex matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Neeko's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Neeko do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Neeko with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Neeko do against Vex in the late game?

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

Vex wins the matchup against Neeko with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Vex?

The best Neeko build against Vex includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame 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 Vex?

The best Neeko runes against Vex use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Neeko vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Neeko counter Vex?

No, Neeko struggles against Vex with only a 44.4% win rate. Vex has the advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vex's lead.

How do I play Neeko against Vex?

When playing Neeko against Vex, play cautiously and avoid Vex's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Vex in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.