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

Neekovs Zyra

AMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Zyra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zyra wins with a 63.2% win rate (+26.3%) over Neeko based on 19 games. Zyra 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 Zyra 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 - 36.8% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
36.8% WR
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Zyra vs Neeko matchup - 63.2% win rate
Zyra
63.2% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Zyra Matchup?

Zyra wins the Neeko vs Zyra matchup
Winner
Zyra
Matches: 19
36.8%
Win Rate
63.2%
1.9
CS / min
2.3
508
DMG / min
799
9,872
Gold / game
11,128
93
Heal / min
95
355
DMG Mitigated / min
258
1.1
CC / min
1.7
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Neeko vs Zyra Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Zyra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Zyra wins with a 63.2% win rate compared to Neeko's 36.8%, giving Zyra a 26.3 percentage point advantage. Zyra 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 damage output, where Zyra leads by 291 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zyra 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 Zyra 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 Zyra Laning Phase Breakdown

Zyra wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.9Neeko
2.3Zyra
Zyra edges out Neeko by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zyra.
Damage
508Neeko
799Zyra
Zyra heavily out-damages Neeko by 291 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 Zyra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,872Neeko
11,128Zyra
Zyra generates a commanding 1,257 more gold per game than Neeko. This substantial economic advantage means Zyra consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Neeko should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Neeko
1.7Zyra
Zyra provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Neeko, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zyra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
449Neeko
353Zyra
Neeko heals and mitigates 95 more damage per minute than Zyra, 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 Zyra.

Best Neeko Build Against Zyra

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Zyra, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Zyra are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Neeko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Zyra. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Zyra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zyra
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko25.0%
Zyra early game win rateZyra75.0%
Late Game
Zyra
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko40.0%
Zyra late game win rateZyra60.0%

Zyra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Neeko. This lopsided early game means Zyra can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zyra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Neeko. Extended games heavily favor Zyra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Zyra 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 Zyra

Sorcery rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs ZyraSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Neeko rune vs ZyraManaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs ZyraTranscendence - best Neeko rune vs ZyraScorch - best Neeko rune vs Zyra
Inspiration rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs ZyraInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Neeko rune vs ZyraCosmic Insight - best Neeko rune vs Zyra
55.6% WR

The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Neeko the best tools to compete against Zyra 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 Zyra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Zyra in League of Legends?

Zyra wins the Neeko vs Zyra matchup with a 63.2% win rate compared to Neeko's 36.8%, a 26.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Neeko do against Zyra in the early game?

In the early game, Zyra has the advantage against Neeko with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Zyra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Neeko do against Zyra in the late game?

In the late game, Zyra takes over the Neeko vs Zyra matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Zyra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Zyra matchup?

Zyra wins the matchup against Neeko with a 63.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 26.3 percentage point advantage means Zyra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Zyra?

The best Neeko build against Zyra includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Zyra?

The best Neeko runes against Zyra use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Neeko vs Zyra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Neeko counter Zyra?

No, Neeko struggles against Zyra with only a 36.8% win rate. Zyra has the advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zyra's lead.

How do I play Neeko against Zyra?

When playing Neeko against Zyra, play cautiously and avoid Zyra's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Zyra has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.