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

Neekovs Zac

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

Neeko vs Zac is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Neeko wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Zac based on 7 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 Zac 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
Zac - 71.4% win rateZac(71.4%)
Neeko - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
71.4% WR
VS
Zac vs Neeko matchup - 28.6% win rate
Zac
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Zac Matchup?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Zac matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
2.8
CS / min
2.9
730
DMG / min
768
10,326
Gold / game
10,911
182
Heal / min
1,543
377
DMG Mitigated / min
1,623
1.9
CC / min
1.9
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Neeko vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Zac matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Zac's 28.6%, giving Neeko a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Neeko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zac players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zac leads by 2,607 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko players can confidently pick into Zac and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zac 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 Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

Zac wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.8Neeko
2.9Zac
Neeko and Zac 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
730Neeko
768Zac
Zac deals 38 more champion damage per minute than Neeko. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Neeko choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Zac's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,326Neeko
10,911Zac
Zac earns 585 more gold per game than Neeko, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Zac slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.9Neeko
1.9Zac
Both Neeko and Zac provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
559Neeko
3,166Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 2,607 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac 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 Zac

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Zac are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Rocketbelt. 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 Zac matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko80.0%
Zac early game win rateZac20.0%
Late Game
Neeko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko50.0%
Zac late game win rateZac50.0%

Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Zac. 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 Zac. 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. Zac players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Neeko Runes Against Zac

Precision rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs ZacPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Neeko rune vs ZacAbsorb Life - best Neeko rune vs ZacLegend: Alacrity - best Neeko rune vs ZacCut Down - best Neeko rune vs Zac
Resolve rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs ZacResolve
Demolish - best Neeko rune vs ZacBone Plating - best Neeko rune vs Zac
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Neeko to press their advantage against Zac, 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 Zac - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Zac in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Neeko vs Zac matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Zac's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Neeko do against Zac in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Zac with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 Zac in the late game?

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

Neeko wins the matchup against Zac with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Zac?

The best Neeko build against Zac includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Neeko runes against Zac?

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

Does Neeko counter Zac?

Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Zac with a 71.4% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Zac in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Neeko against Zac?

When playing Neeko against Zac, 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.