Smoldervs Neeko
Smolder vs Neeko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Neeko wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Smolder based on 5 games. Neeko holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Smolder build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Smolder vs Neeko matchup.
Smolder Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Smolder 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.
Neeko(20.0%)Who Wins the Smolder vs Neeko Matchup?
Smolder vs Neeko Matchup Summary
The Smolder vs Neeko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 20.0%, giving Neeko a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Neeko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Smolder players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Neeko leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko has a strong advantage in this matchup. Smolder players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Neeko 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.
Smolder vs Neeko Laning Phase Breakdown
Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Neeko, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Smolder holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Smolder33.3%Neeko66.7%Smolder0.0%Neeko100.0%Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Smolder. This lopsided early game means Neeko 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Smolder. Extended games heavily favor Neeko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Neeko holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Smolder players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Smolder Runes Against Neeko
Sorcery
Inspiration
The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Smolder the best tools to compete against Neeko in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Smolder matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Smolder'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 Smolder build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.52% | 1,930 | 6.8 | 954 | 13,186 | 52.4% | 54.3% | |
| 53.17% | 1,687 | 6.9 | 980 | 13,747 | 48.0% | 56.5% | |
| 52.86% | 1,466 | 6.8 | 968 | 13,409 | 51.3% | 53.8% | |
| 57.31% | 1,389 | 6.9 | 962 | 13,449 | 53.6% | 59.8% | |
| 52.96% | 1,384 | 7.0 | 988 | 13,483 | 52.0% | 53.6% | |
| 57.28% | 941 | 7.0 | 1,028 | 13,729 | 54.7% | 58.9% | |
| 56.55% | 725 | 7.0 | 1,013 | 14,014 | 54.0% | 58.2% | |
| 56.86% | 707 | 6.9 | 1,035 | 13,928 | 56.2% | 57.3% | |
| 51.13% | 665 | 6.8 | 891 | 13,107 | 53.1% | 49.6% | |
| 51.27% | 550 | 6.7 | 987 | 13,421 | 48.3% | 53.5% | |
| 53.24% | 479 | 6.7 | 933 | 13,310 | 52.1% | 54.0% | |
| 55.44% | 478 | 6.9 | 975 | 13,462 | 48.5% | 60.2% | |
| 54.83% | 445 | 6.8 | 962 | 13,151 | 56.6% | 53.2% | |
| 50.35% | 423 | 6.9 | 1,022 | 13,539 | 52.1% | 49.2% | |
| 55.31% | 405 | 6.9 | 976 | 13,330 | 55.0% | 55.6% | |
| 45.27% | 338 | 6.9 | 1,014 | 13,711 | 41.7% | 47.3% | |
| 53.27% | 321 | 6.8 | 909 | 13,104 | 45.1% | 59.0% | |
| 52.77% | 308 | 7.2 | 1,018 | 13,747 | 44.5% | 58.0% | |
| 56.27% | 295 | 7.1 | 992 | 13,963 | 59.5% | 54.4% | |
| 56.13% | 269 | 7.0 | 982 | 13,374 | 54.7% | 57.1% | |
| 57.87% | 235 | 6.9 | 1,015 | 13,357 | 56.5% | 58.7% | |
| 51.20% | 209 | 6.9 | 919 | 13,177 | 48.8% | 52.8% | |
| 50.00% | 202 | 6.9 | 1,039 | 13,829 | 39.1% | 58.3% | |
| 54.01% | 187 | 7.3 | 1,027 | 13,962 | 47.3% | 58.4% | |
| 51.40% | 179 | 7.0 | 935 | 13,692 | 47.8% | 53.6% | |
| 59.04% | 166 | 7.1 | 972 | 13,102 | 50.0% | 66.3% | |
| 48.92% | 139 | 6.7 | 863 | 12,986 | 47.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.81% | 128 | 7.5 | 1,020 | 13,793 | 58.7% | 57.3% | |
| 54.55% | 121 | 7.0 | 883 | 12,974 | 48.8% | 57.7% | |
| 50.41% | 121 | 7.2 | 1,045 | 13,820 | 59.6% | 43.5% | |
| 52.73% | 110 | 6.9 | 896 | 13,584 | 42.9% | 58.8% | |
| 51.40% | 107 | 6.8 | 1,039 | 13,933 | 35.0% | 61.2% | |
| 61.62% | 99 | 7.0 | 1,026 | 14,105 | 61.5% | 61.7% | |
| 51.52% | 99 | 6.7 | 881 | 12,820 | 50.0% | 52.6% | |
| 55.56% | 81 | 7.3 | 1,089 | 13,635 | 65.6% | 49.0% | |
| 56.00% | 75 | 6.8 | 1,015 | 13,440 | 53.3% | 57.8% | |
| 33.78% | 74 | 6.9 | 842 | 12,423 | 22.2% | 40.4% | |
| 47.83% | 69 | 6.5 | 1,238 | 13,388 | 43.8% | 51.4% | |
| 68.25% | 63 | 6.9 | 848 | 12,925 | 66.7% | 70.0% | |
| 56.45% | 62 | 7.2 | 1,129 | 13,057 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 48.33% | 60 | 7.0 | 1,051 | 14,588 | 50.0% | 47.2% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 6.8 | 1,024 | 11,429 | 35.0% | 43.3% | |
| 38.78% | 49 | 7.2 | 1,014 | 12,867 | 40.9% | 37.0% | |
| 54.76% | 42 | 6.9 | 952 | 12,946 | 52.9% | 56.0% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 6.6 | 903 | 13,634 | 35.7% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 40 | 7.0 | 989 | 12,309 | 41.2% | 34.8% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 7.2 | 1,040 | 13,320 | 42.9% | 70.0% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 7.4 | 1,029 | 14,609 | 80.0% | 52.2% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 6.8 | 1,388 | 14,799 | 40.0% | 69.6% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 6.7 | 949 | 11,546 | 31.6% | 57.1% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 6.7 | 861 | 11,789 | 41.7% | 70.0% | |
| 21.88% | 32 | 7.4 | 811 | 12,387 | 21.4% | 22.2% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 6.7 | 963 | 13,418 | 46.1% | 42.1% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 6.8 | 888 | 12,074 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 7.3 | 877 | 11,956 | 53.9% | 52.9% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.6 | 901 | 11,510 | 56.3% | 30.8% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.8 | 1,065 | 13,781 | 44.4% | 68.8% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 7.1 | 886 | 13,104 | 50.0% | 73.3% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 7.5 | 1,139 | 13,869 | 62.5% | 62.5% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 7.1 | 803 | 10,154 | 46.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.8 | 893 | 9,984 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 7.4 | 1,111 | 13,740 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 7.3 | 934 | 11,474 | 40.0% | 58.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 7.4 | 1,017 | 14,569 | 83.3% | 40.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 1,132 | 13,063 | 57.1% | 53.9% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 7.0 | 990 | 11,447 | 40.0% | 70.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 7.3 | 892 | 11,654 | 55.6% | 54.5% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 7.4 | 1,107 | 13,381 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.6 | 1,149 | 13,831 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.7 | 900 | 11,364 | 44.4% | 60.0% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 7.6 | 1,145 | 14,780 | 66.7% | 61.5% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 7.3 | 1,546 | 12,372 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 7.4 | 950 | 12,919 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 7.4 | 1,076 | 14,378 | 42.9% | 63.6% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 6.9 | 967 | 12,070 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 7.1 | 1,041 | 13,647 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.3 | 974 | 12,752 | 28.6% | 70.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.7 | 943 | 12,039 | 42.9% | 55.6% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 7.1 | 1,281 | 12,385 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 7.2 | 1,049 | 14,226 | 66.7% | 30.8% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 7.2 | 893 | 12,763 | 66.7% | 77.8% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.8 | 1,083 | 14,245 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.8 | 952 | 11,686 | 16.7% | 66.7% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.9 | 984 | 13,398 | 20.0% | 22.2% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 7.1 | 971 | 12,313 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.7 | 869 | 10,321 | 14.3% | 85.7% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 7.2 | 1,075 | 10,334 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.7 | 806 | 10,128 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.3 | 1,082 | 12,515 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 7.3 | 976 | 13,500 | 25.0% | 44.4% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.8 | 1,018 | 11,464 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.7 | 808 | 12,478 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.8 | 1,233 | 14,750 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.2 | 1,138 | 11,628 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.9 | 984 | 15,069 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.2 | 780 | 12,791 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.8 | 1,246 | 15,555 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.1 | 908 | 12,580 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 982 | 11,091 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 880 | 12,526 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.9 | 849 | 12,612 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 943 | 13,048 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.4 | 972 | 13,310 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.2 | 1,077 | 13,234 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.7 | 1,055 | 12,373 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.8 | 1,083 | 15,852 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.6 | 1,028 | 11,186 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.9 | 1,050 | 15,107 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.7 | 1,024 | 12,250 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.2 | 1,341 | 13,990 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.6 | 811 | 11,884 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.8 | 950 | 12,619 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.9 | 765 | 14,366 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.1 | 768 | 11,060 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.5 | 789 | 12,466 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 936 | 11,294 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 756 | 12,986 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.3 | 1,175 | 14,005 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.5 | 796 | 10,610 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 666 | 10,439 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 1,013 | 15,753 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 977 | 9,294 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 1,052 | 12,007 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
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Smolder vs Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Smolder do against Neeko in League of Legends?
Neeko wins the Smolder vs Neeko matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Smolder do against Neeko in the early game?
In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Smolder with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Neeko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Smolder do against Neeko in the late game?
In the late game, Neeko takes over the Smolder vs Neeko matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Smolder vs Neeko matchup?
Neeko wins the matchup against Smolder with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Smolder build against Neeko?
The best Smolder build against Neeko includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Smolder runes against Neeko?
The best Smolder runes against Neeko use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Smolder vs Neeko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Smolder counter Neeko?
No, Smolder struggles against Neeko with only a 20.0% win rate. Neeko has the advantage in this matchup. Smolder players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Neeko's lead.
How do I play Smolder against Neeko?
When playing Smolder against Neeko, play cautiously and avoid Neeko's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Neeko has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.