Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Ryzevs Neeko

DMage
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Neeko is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Ryze wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Neeko based on 6 games. Ryze wins the early laning phase while Neeko scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Neeko matchup.

Ryze Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Ryze vs Neeko Matchup?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.7
CS / min
6.1
915
DMG / min
1,028
12,142
Gold / game
11,075
155
Heal / min
195
686
DMG Mitigated / min
596
0.7
CC / min
1.4
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Ryze vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Neeko matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 50.0%, giving Ryze a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ryze controls the early laning stage, but Neeko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ryze needs to press advantages before Neeko reaches their power spikes, while Neeko should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Neeko leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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.

Ryze vs Neeko Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.7Ryze
6.1Neeko
Ryze significantly out-farms Neeko by 1.6 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 24 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ryze a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Neeko players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
915Ryze
1,028Neeko
Neeko heavily out-damages Ryze by 113 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ryze 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
12,142Ryze
11,075Neeko
Ryze generates a commanding 1,068 more gold per game than Neeko. This substantial economic advantage means Ryze 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
0.7Ryze
1.4Neeko
Neeko provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ryze, 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
841Ryze
791Neeko
Ryze heals and mitigates 50 more damage per minute than Neeko, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ryze to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Neeko.

Best Ryze Build Against Neeko

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Neeko, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Neeko are Rod of Ages, Rabadon's Deathcap and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Ryze 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 Neeko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ryze vs Neeko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze100.0%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko0.0%
Late Game
Neeko
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze25.0%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko75.0%

Ryze dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Neeko. This lopsided early game means Ryze can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Neeko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Ryze. Extended games heavily favor Neeko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ryze must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Neeko reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Neeko 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 Ryze Runes Against Neeko

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs NeekoSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Ryze rune vs NeekoManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs NeekoCelerity - best Ryze rune vs NeekoGathering Storm - best Ryze rune vs Neeko
Resolve rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs NeekoResolve
Overgrowth - best Ryze rune vs NeekoConditioning - best Ryze rune vs Neeko
100.0% WR

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


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Ryze'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 Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ryze matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
38.60%577.085512,09236.4%40.0%
48.15%547.577612,74852.4%45.5%
46.81%477.082711,86447.8%45.8%
48.84%436.880811,84355.6%44.0%
45.00%407.282511,56552.6%38.1%
44.44%367.382712,57823.1%56.5%
48.57%357.281611,57141.2%55.6%
54.29%357.590213,17342.9%61.9%
52.94%348.01,06811,84052.4%53.9%
59.38%327.273311,54346.7%70.6%
60.00%307.690111,97257.1%62.5%
51.72%297.480211,58950.0%52.9%
59.26%277.583611,33353.9%64.3%
46.15%267.376410,62240.0%54.5%
61.54%267.51,03714,78657.1%63.2%
52.00%256.57139,24753.3%50.0%
52.00%256.890412,72850.0%53.3%
54.55%227.291912,75044.4%61.5%
52.38%217.385912,97175.0%38.5%
57.14%217.41,03112,45762.5%53.9%
65.00%207.785512,17277.8%54.5%
40.00%207.187710,02650.0%30.0%
42.11%197.882512,34022.2%60.0%
63.16%197.41,00113,94057.1%66.7%
72.22%187.481411,60055.6%88.9%
44.44%187.589611,99166.7%33.3%
47.06%176.987112,47542.9%50.0%
43.75%167.592110,98650.0%33.3%
60.00%157.71,04913,24250.0%66.7%
28.57%147.278412,18040.0%22.2%
21.43%147.184811,56740.0%11.1%
57.14%147.287611,92180.0%44.4%
42.86%147.490812,03950.0%37.5%
35.71%147.492415,3420.0%55.6%
61.54%137.583011,89650.0%66.7%
46.15%137.989911,61325.0%80.0%
61.54%137.098012,60040.0%75.0%
61.54%137.684512,96862.5%60.0%
27.27%116.782212,11825.0%28.6%
30.00%108.184211,77433.3%25.0%
70.00%106.799311,69160.0%80.0%
40.00%107.196710,70542.9%33.3%
70.00%106.867910,65185.7%33.3%
22.22%97.288611,33520.0%25.0%
37.50%86.877910,31840.0%33.3%
50.00%87.01,13811,71733.3%60.0%
50.00%87.16177,64842.9%100.0%
62.50%87.788912,43766.7%60.0%
42.86%77.281512,72950.0%40.0%
57.14%76.891112,787100.0%40.0%
42.86%77.496611,20633.3%50.0%
71.43%76.774011,29450.0%100.0%
16.67%67.27548,7760.0%50.0%
50.00%67.31,10213,29766.7%33.3%
50.00%67.791512,142100.0%25.0%
66.67%67.592512,90850.0%75.0%
83.33%68.61,26514,718100.0%75.0%
50.00%67.91,26210,57866.7%33.3%
33.33%68.090713,18750.0%25.0%
33.33%66.784111,57250.0%25.0%
50.00%66.687011,70066.7%33.3%
60.00%57.879810,95050.0%100.0%
40.00%57.61,15916,2650.0%40.0%
20.00%56.56919,71833.3%0.0%
60.00%57.11,32214,5920.0%75.0%
60.00%56.779914,1770.0%60.0%
40.00%57.692213,70450.0%33.3%
80.00%57.51,05214,019100.0%75.0%
80.00%57.01,24312,781100.0%66.7%
40.00%58.090713,4430.0%40.0%
60.00%57.884211,98250.0%66.7%

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Ryze vs Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Neeko in League of Legends?

Ryze wins the Ryze 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 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Ryze do against Neeko in the early game?

In the early game, Ryze has the advantage against Neeko with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ryze players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ryze do against Neeko in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Ryze vs Neeko matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ryze vs Neeko matchup?

Ryze wins the matchup against Neeko with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Ryze is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Neeko?

The best Ryze build against Neeko includes Rod of Ages, Rabadon's Deathcap, Seraph's Embrace with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Ryze runes against Neeko?

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

Does Ryze counter Neeko?

Yes, Ryze has a favorable matchup against Neeko with a 50.0% win rate. Ryze slightly edges out Neeko in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Ryze against Neeko?

When playing Ryze 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.