Poppy - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Poppyvs Neeko

CTankFighter
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Poppy vs Neeko is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Poppy wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Neeko based on 22 games. Neeko wins the early laning phase while Poppy scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Poppy build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Poppy vs Neeko matchup.

Poppy Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Poppy 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
Neeko - 50.0% win rateNeeko(50.0%)
Poppy - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Poppy
50.0% WR
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Neeko vs Poppy matchup - 50.0% win rate
Neeko
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Poppy vs Neeko Matchup?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 22
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.3
CS / min
1.6
528
DMG / min
630
9,793
Gold / game
9,574
138
Heal / min
101
1,040
DMG Mitigated / min
322
1.2
CC / min
1.6
45.5%
Early Game WR
54.5%
54.5%
Late Game WR
45.5%

Poppy vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Poppy vs Neeko matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 50.0%, giving Poppy a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Neeko controls the early laning stage, but Poppy outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Neeko needs to press advantages before Poppy reaches their power spikes, while Poppy should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Poppy leads by 756 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Neeko's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Poppy vs Neeko Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Poppy in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Poppy
1.6Neeko
Neeko edges out Poppy by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Neeko.
Damage
528Poppy
630Neeko
Neeko heavily out-damages Poppy by 103 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Poppy should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Neeko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,793Poppy
9,574Neeko
Poppy and Neeko generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 219 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.2Poppy
1.6Neeko
Neeko provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Poppy, 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
1,179Poppy
423Neeko
Poppy vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 756 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy 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 Poppy Build Against Neeko

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Neeko, providing the mobility and stats Poppy needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Poppy against Neeko are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Poppy an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Neeko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Poppy vs Neeko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Poppy early game win ratePoppy45.5%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko54.5%
Late Game
Poppy
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Poppy late game win ratePoppy54.5%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko45.5%

Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Poppy. This lopsided early game means Neeko can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Poppy is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Neeko. Extended games heavily favor Poppy, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Neeko must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Poppy reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Poppy survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Poppy Runes Against Neeko

Resolve rune tree - Poppy primary runes vs NeekoResolve
Aftershock - best Poppy rune vs NeekoFont of Life - best Poppy rune vs NeekoSecond Wind - best Poppy rune vs NeekoUnflinching - best Poppy rune vs Neeko
Inspiration rune tree - Poppy secondary runes vs NeekoInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Poppy rune vs NeekoMagical Footwear - best Poppy rune vs Neeko
100.0% WR

The Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Poppy maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Neeko.


Poppy matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Poppy'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 Poppy build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Poppy matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.54%991.34889,49746.3%58.6%
56.47%851.450810,03858.1%55.6%
48.05%771.24629,63443.8%51.1%
55.84%771.34939,58760.6%52.3%
38.89%721.44909,17743.2%34.3%
67.21%611.357310,60965.5%68.8%
54.24%591.352010,38461.5%48.5%
44.83%582.46359,53540.7%48.4%
52.63%571.45159,97854.2%51.5%
42.11%571.34869,39150.0%35.5%
44.00%502.561310,37943.5%44.4%
63.83%471.24619,19265.2%62.5%
48.94%471.44638,88659.1%40.0%
43.48%460.859512,72443.8%43.3%
38.64%441.44598,72950.0%29.2%
40.91%444.980610,57540.9%40.9%
45.45%444.284711,58661.1%34.6%
45.24%423.977410,64645.5%45.0%
38.46%391.35219,35850.0%30.4%
36.84%381.756210,25923.1%44.0%
50.00%381.35689,12653.9%41.7%
59.46%371.150010,02668.8%52.4%
50.00%343.696011,42360.0%45.8%
50.00%346.080511,38043.8%55.6%
55.88%345.890011,40164.7%47.1%
61.76%345.083110,58056.3%66.7%
58.82%341.15059,20560.0%57.1%
45.45%331.253910,58650.0%43.5%
42.42%333.874211,94640.0%43.5%
51.52%335.371810,67342.9%57.9%
65.63%321.35409,78169.2%63.2%
58.06%314.760410,21458.8%57.1%
38.71%311.34198,35740.0%36.4%
37.93%291.647010,03845.5%33.3%
50.00%281.14999,21646.7%53.9%
62.96%275.875410,34453.3%75.0%
53.85%265.269811,12244.4%58.8%
57.69%261.647810,32740.0%68.8%
53.85%261.44759,36350.0%58.3%
52.00%255.788511,31560.0%40.0%
33.33%245.284010,88636.4%30.8%
43.48%235.874910,68575.0%26.7%
52.17%231.066112,35360.0%46.1%
43.48%232.056411,86244.4%42.9%
40.91%224.656012,08157.1%33.3%
50.00%226.175412,24162.5%42.9%
36.36%222.060911,50022.2%46.1%
63.64%221.45509,58471.4%60.0%
54.55%221.44499,16650.0%58.3%
50.00%225.67609,58858.3%40.0%
50.00%221.35289,79345.5%54.5%
47.62%214.484710,16333.3%58.3%
38.10%212.471211,27640.0%36.4%
47.62%214.972211,16555.6%41.7%
52.38%211.74969,87275.0%22.2%
65.00%201.367711,96677.8%54.5%
57.89%192.162811,31750.0%61.5%
63.16%196.286411,99866.7%60.0%
63.16%193.874510,99577.8%50.0%
44.44%181.266111,68040.0%50.0%
33.33%181.55199,69733.3%33.3%
38.89%182.25769,79733.3%44.4%
61.11%181.060111,46371.4%54.5%
50.00%185.875610,48955.6%44.4%
29.41%175.078011,88528.6%30.0%
35.29%174.56629,62657.1%20.0%
29.41%171.34079,35625.0%33.3%
52.94%171.866313,673100.0%46.7%
70.59%171.062314,08942.9%90.0%
64.71%171.171410,95275.0%55.6%
31.25%161.368712,0440.0%45.5%
37.50%165.171912,18450.0%30.0%
31.25%160.851710,16020.0%50.0%
53.33%151.54979,88566.7%33.3%
33.33%150.954610,03840.0%20.0%
28.57%145.891511,01233.3%25.0%
46.15%131.55069,22560.0%37.5%
61.54%131.35529,34357.1%66.7%
53.85%130.859711,25057.1%50.0%
46.15%134.74689,94533.3%57.1%
41.67%121.453612,19033.3%44.4%
41.67%125.572611,36960.0%28.6%
16.67%124.974910,7680.0%28.6%
45.45%111.86339,86228.6%75.0%
63.64%115.983613,059100.0%50.0%
72.73%115.888912,43680.0%66.7%
54.55%110.753611,56466.7%40.0%
20.00%102.694112,0630.0%40.0%
70.00%106.488110,71671.4%66.7%
60.00%105.883510,92980.0%40.0%
40.00%101.457112,04750.0%33.3%
60.00%100.761212,16060.0%60.0%
70.00%105.373211,08166.7%75.0%
55.56%91.065711,00860.0%50.0%
55.56%93.971810,29750.0%66.7%
100.00%85.56558,935100.0%0.0%
50.00%86.01,31910,48525.0%75.0%
12.50%80.757312,17733.3%0.0%
25.00%85.380211,77050.0%16.7%
50.00%81.758713,04150.0%50.0%
62.50%82.14869,70650.0%75.0%
42.86%74.84479,7210.0%75.0%
50.00%62.857711,9200.0%60.0%
66.67%66.05399,620100.0%33.3%
50.00%64.76848,93950.0%50.0%
100.00%65.796612,647100.0%100.0%
33.33%60.963911,25825.0%50.0%
66.67%63.96049,77150.0%100.0%
33.33%63.184413,80950.0%25.0%
40.00%51.13698,0980.0%100.0%
60.00%56.292113,2680.0%75.0%
40.00%54.967712,5700.0%50.0%
80.00%55.855510,00466.7%100.0%
0.00%54.090111,4860.0%0.0%
40.00%52.186315,2460.0%40.0%
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Poppy vs Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Poppy do against Neeko in League of Legends?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Neeko matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Poppy do against Neeko in the early game?

In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Poppy with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Neeko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Poppy do against Neeko in the late game?

In the late game, Poppy takes over the Poppy vs Neeko matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Poppy vs Neeko matchup?

Poppy wins the matchup against Neeko with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Poppy is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Poppy build against Neeko?

The best Poppy build against Neeko includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Bandlepipes with Mercury's Treads. 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 Poppy runes against Neeko?

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

Does Poppy counter Neeko?

Yes, Poppy has a favorable matchup against Neeko with a 50.0% win rate. Poppy slightly edges out Neeko in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Poppy against Neeko?

When playing Poppy against Neeko, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Neeko. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.