Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.6%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Neekovs Vex

FMageSupport
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Vex wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Neeko based on 15 games. Vex 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 Vex 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.

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Vex - 40.0% win rateVex(40.0%)
Neeko - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
40.0% WR
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Vex vs Neeko matchup - 60.0% win rate
Vex
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Vex Matchup?

Vex wins the Neeko vs Vex matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 15
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.7
CS / min
5.8
794
DMG / min
940
11,373
Gold / game
11,350
84
Heal / min
72
339
DMG Mitigated / min
421
1.5
CC / min
1.2
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Neeko vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 40.0%, giving Vex a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Vex 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 crowd control, where Neeko leads by 0.4s 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

Vex wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.7Neeko
5.8Vex
Neeko and Vex farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
794Neeko
940Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Neeko by 146 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 Vex's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,373Neeko
11,350Vex
Neeko and Vex generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 24 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
1.2Vex
Neeko provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vex, 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
423Neeko
494Vex
Vex heals and mitigates 70 more damage per minute than Neeko, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vex to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Neeko.

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 has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Neeko the best chance to compete 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
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko44.4%
Vex early game win rateVex55.6%
Late Game
Vex
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko33.3%
Vex late game win rateVex66.7%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 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.

Vex is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Neeko. Extended games heavily favor Vex, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Vex 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 Vex

Sorcery rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs VexSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Neeko rune vs VexManaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs VexTranscendence - best Neeko rune vs VexScorch - best Neeko rune vs Vex
Inspiration rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs VexInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Neeko rune vs VexCosmic Insight - best Neeko rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Inspiration 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 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.31%1891.66059,42250.0%44.8%
43.20%1712.25859,75544.4%42.0%
48.32%1501.66159,79550.0%47.0%
43.24%1111.85728,79742.3%44.1%
45.05%1111.85989,84247.6%43.5%
47.17%1071.76229,13853.7%40.4%
44.86%1071.66519,83548.9%41.7%
44.44%992.062010,06752.6%39.3%
42.53%872.267510,59245.2%41.1%
45.12%841.96689,79852.8%39.1%
44.30%801.65819,17444.4%44.2%
53.85%781.66809,99057.6%51.1%
50.00%771.76219,64248.6%51.2%
50.00%751.56419,36437.9%58.1%
54.79%731.765610,38550.0%57.5%
49.32%731.76139,22755.6%43.2%
45.83%722.47089,32941.9%48.8%
52.17%721.96369,94045.5%58.3%
52.94%682.360710,07844.4%58.5%
51.52%661.75218,24754.4%45.0%
44.62%651.65859,54039.3%48.6%
50.00%621.75679,19352.0%48.6%
46.43%565.780411,14660.9%36.4%
50.98%511.96299,64347.4%53.1%
47.83%472.65989,14530.4%65.2%
44.44%452.075610,51235.3%50.0%
44.44%453.06299,39842.9%45.8%
57.14%421.46018,65252.2%63.2%
58.54%415.776011,26158.8%58.3%
42.11%381.65879,06252.9%33.3%
43.24%375.077710,49050.0%36.8%
47.22%375.887111,67055.6%38.9%
34.29%351.65729,79250.0%26.1%
53.13%321.95779,43260.0%47.1%
55.17%295.584110,70050.0%60.0%
51.72%291.55968,70362.5%38.5%
34.62%276.078810,82450.0%21.4%
44.44%271.876610,45442.9%45.0%
50.00%261.76948,97641.7%57.1%
45.83%243.866711,35914.3%58.8%
43.48%236.077611,48512.5%60.0%
56.52%235.383511,77254.5%58.3%
40.91%222.864910,08545.5%36.4%
68.18%225.186910,73466.7%70.0%
52.38%225.878111,49162.5%46.1%
50.00%224.573711,14842.9%53.3%
55.00%214.775210,22170.0%40.0%
42.86%212.672510,93950.0%40.0%
38.10%216.480811,87922.2%50.0%
57.89%191.75478,92966.7%50.0%
61.11%184.980312,12887.5%40.0%
56.25%175.279811,73750.0%58.3%
37.50%165.474010,26544.4%28.6%
56.25%163.064210,53233.3%70.0%
50.00%164.368610,23050.0%50.0%
21.43%152.15988,02425.0%16.7%
40.00%155.779411,37344.4%33.3%
50.00%141.86719,86433.3%62.5%
42.86%142.375010,77733.3%50.0%
28.57%146.272910,96728.6%28.6%
92.86%146.41,04512,532100.0%85.7%
71.43%145.099514,50175.0%70.0%
42.86%144.262112,32633.3%45.5%
57.14%145.585212,12785.7%28.6%
35.71%143.769111,15840.0%33.3%
69.23%136.18219,84663.6%100.0%
61.54%133.28349,80050.0%80.0%
69.23%135.674311,54980.0%62.5%
38.46%135.578711,10242.9%33.3%
46.15%131.86329,57737.5%60.0%
53.85%134.16759,63360.0%50.0%
41.67%125.868511,06260.0%28.6%
36.36%116.091911,98125.0%42.9%
55.56%104.45408,49357.1%50.0%
70.00%103.976912,55380.0%60.0%
66.67%96.299012,44560.0%75.0%
33.33%92.87779,88525.0%40.0%
44.44%92.759610,55866.7%33.3%
44.44%96.01,03413,56750.0%42.9%
55.56%95.482513,12875.0%40.0%
33.33%93.874710,66933.3%33.3%
77.78%95.884611,60980.0%75.0%
37.50%82.592313,28966.7%20.0%
62.50%84.591711,25275.0%50.0%
25.00%84.576710,29533.3%20.0%
25.00%82.367310,6160.0%40.0%
28.57%74.785611,9980.0%50.0%
57.14%76.189911,71475.0%33.3%
57.14%75.272111,49666.7%50.0%
42.86%72.05099,244100.0%20.0%
42.86%71.673411,53320.0%100.0%
42.86%74.480011,6100.0%50.0%
71.43%74.867310,92266.7%75.0%
28.57%76.67787,90825.0%33.3%
57.14%72.882511,28466.7%50.0%
42.86%75.380212,23250.0%40.0%
28.57%71.675012,78233.3%25.0%
42.86%76.987111,87075.0%0.0%
57.14%74.070410,60075.0%33.3%
71.43%75.582213,071100.0%66.7%
71.43%71.165711,72475.0%66.7%
57.14%74.81,01512,6750.0%66.7%
42.86%72.681512,24366.7%25.0%
50.00%65.988111,58366.7%33.3%
83.33%61.369110,517100.0%66.7%
50.00%65.36928,88550.0%50.0%
50.00%63.45669,96666.7%33.3%
50.00%63.678611,4390.0%60.0%
33.33%65.271314,1030.0%50.0%
50.00%62.877911,19633.3%66.7%
40.00%53.976414,598100.0%25.0%
60.00%50.95186,98475.0%0.0%
20.00%55.193610,9340.0%50.0%
40.00%52.26759,2040.0%66.7%
80.00%54.889511,67250.0%100.0%
20.00%53.872711,51633.3%0.0%
60.00%51.859810,984100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.792515,5740.0%50.0%
40.00%56.373410,50366.7%0.0%
40.00%54.789211,7070.0%66.7%
60.00%55.884512,78733.3%100.0%
60.00%53.074112,51150.0%66.7%
20.00%56.375311,4970.0%25.0%
60.00%54.677111,174100.0%0.0%
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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 60.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Neeko do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Neeko with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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, Vex takes over the Neeko vs Vex matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Vex 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 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 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 33.3% 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 Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 40.0% 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. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vex has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.