Pyke - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
3.2%

Pykevs Neeko

DSupportAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Pyke vs Neeko is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Pyke wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Neeko based on 22 games. Pyke holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Pyke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Pyke vs Neeko matchup.

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Pyke Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Pyke vs Neeko Matchup?

Pyke wins the Pyke vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Pyke
Matches: 22
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.0
CS / min
1.8
537
DMG / min
566
10,580
Gold / game
9,701
204
Heal / min
63
468
DMG Mitigated / min
347
1.1
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Pyke vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Pyke vs Neeko matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Pyke wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 50.0%, giving Pyke a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Pyke holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Neeko can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Neeko leads by 0.8 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Pyke 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.

Pyke vs Neeko Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Pyke in League of Legends

Neeko is favored during the laning phase against Pyke, 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
1.0Pyke
1.8Neeko
Neeko significantly out-farms Pyke by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Neeko a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Pyke players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
537Pyke
566Neeko
Damage output is virtually even between Pyke and Neeko, with only 29 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
10,580Pyke
9,701Neeko
Pyke generates a commanding 879 more gold per game than Neeko. This substantial economic advantage means Pyke 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
1.1Pyke
1.3Neeko
Both Pyke and Neeko 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
672Pyke
410Neeko
Pyke vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 263 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Pyke 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 Pyke Build Against Neeko

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Neeko, providing the mobility and stats Pyke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Pyke against Neeko are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Umbral Glaive. This combination gives Pyke 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 Pyke the best chance to compete against Neeko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Pyke vs Neeko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Pyke
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Pyke early game win ratePyke50.0%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko50.0%
Late Game
Pyke
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Pyke late game win ratePyke50.0%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Pyke and Neeko, with Pyke holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Pyke at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Neeko. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Pyke nor Neeko has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Pyke Runes Against Neeko

Domination rune tree - Pyke primary runes vs NeekoDomination
Hail of Blades - best Pyke rune vs NeekoCheap Shot - best Pyke rune vs NeekoDeep Ward - best Pyke rune vs NeekoUltimate Hunter - best Pyke rune vs Neeko
Resolve rune tree - Pyke secondary runes vs NeekoResolve
Bone Plating - best Pyke rune vs NeekoOvergrowth - best Pyke rune vs Neeko
100.0% WR

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


Pyke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Pyke'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 Pyke build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Pyke matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.10%1131.146610,07740.5%60.6%
48.08%1041.145210,64947.6%48.4%
51.04%961.147310,23448.9%53.1%
47.87%941.14249,62240.0%52.5%
56.41%781.246610,35154.0%58.5%
44.78%671.250211,06650.0%41.9%
50.77%651.15199,98352.9%48.4%
52.46%611.14329,45350.0%55.2%
51.02%491.150610,96542.1%56.7%
44.44%451.04479,73148.0%40.0%
53.49%431.14119,60059.1%47.6%
60.47%431.148910,05977.8%48.0%
50.00%401.148410,25926.7%64.0%
72.97%371.150711,32676.9%70.8%
51.35%371.248910,17452.9%50.0%
66.67%361.255110,68271.4%63.6%
61.76%341.24369,70958.8%64.7%
47.06%341.042810,68961.5%38.1%
42.42%331.150711,56257.1%38.5%
67.74%311.149411,11450.0%82.3%
45.16%311.04659,88038.5%50.0%
64.00%251.052511,43775.0%58.8%
43.48%231.14769,39350.0%38.5%
47.83%231.155710,16750.0%45.5%
27.27%221.152011,38140.0%23.5%
63.64%221.34398,49646.7%100.0%
40.91%221.24499,34025.0%60.0%
77.27%221.14329,96287.5%71.4%
50.00%221.053710,58050.0%50.0%
45.45%221.04539,33753.9%33.3%
61.90%211.246910,15866.7%58.3%
66.67%181.146110,56785.7%54.5%
44.44%181.14618,81450.0%37.5%
75.00%121.241510,18171.4%80.0%
45.45%111.049410,94750.0%42.9%
45.45%111.04438,86450.0%33.3%
44.44%91.253311,19366.7%33.3%
66.67%91.450413,116100.0%57.1%
55.56%91.046310,25140.0%75.0%
55.56%91.458110,48380.0%25.0%
44.44%90.84447,89150.0%40.0%
25.00%81.646910,00050.0%0.0%
75.00%81.460412,631100.0%66.7%
50.00%81.54667,67733.3%100.0%
57.14%71.344210,756100.0%40.0%
42.86%71.13959,75425.0%66.7%
66.67%61.244810,29850.0%100.0%
33.33%61.14678,99150.0%0.0%
60.00%50.940611,42650.0%66.7%
20.00%51.43297,0430.0%33.3%
80.00%51.14836,85975.0%100.0%

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Pyke vs Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pyke do against Neeko in League of Legends?

Pyke wins the Pyke 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 26.13.

How does Pyke do against Neeko in the early game?

In the early game, Pyke has the advantage against Neeko with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Pyke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Pyke do against Neeko in the late game?

In the late game, Pyke takes over the Pyke vs Neeko matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Pyke scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Pyke vs Neeko matchup?

Pyke wins the matchup against Neeko with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Pyke is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Pyke build against Neeko?

The best Pyke build against Neeko includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Umbral Glaive with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Pyke runes against Neeko?

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

Does Pyke counter Neeko?

Yes, Pyke has a favorable matchup against Neeko with a 50.0% win rate. Pyke slightly edges out Neeko in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Pyke against Neeko?

When playing Pyke against Neeko, 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.