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Neeko Counters

Neeko

Neeko, the Curious Chameleon

Who beats Neeko in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Mid
  • Mage
  • Support
  • Ranged · 550 range
  • 340 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Neeko

These champions have the tools to beat Neeko.

  1. Zed
    Zed

    Zed swaps past Neeko's root and bursts her.

  2. Fizz
    Fizz

    Fizz hops over Neeko's root and dives her.

  3. Syndra
    Syndra

    Syndra outranges Neeko and stuns her before she can engage.

  4. Xerath
    Xerath

    Xerath outranges Neeko and pokes her down.

Worst picks against Neeko

Neeko usually wins these matchups.

  1. Yasuo
    Yasuo

    Neeko's root and ultimate stun stop Yasuo's dashes.

  2. Katarina
    Katarina

    Neeko's ultimate stuns Katarina out of Death Lotus.

  3. Veigar
    Veigar

    Neeko outranges Veigar and roots him before he can cage.

  4. Malzahar
    Malzahar

    Neeko breaks Malzahar's spell shield with Blooming Burst, then roots and bursts him, and he has no escape.

How to counter Neeko

  1. Check for disguises: Neeko can look like an ally or a minion.

  2. Dodge Tangle-Barbs, her root, which grows stronger with every enemy it passes through.

  3. Spread out against Pop Blossom, her area stun ultimate.

  4. Build magic resist early.

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Zed, Fizz, Syndra and Xerath are strong picks against Neeko. Zed swaps past Neeko's root and bursts her.
Neeko usually has the advantage against Yasuo, Katarina, Veigar and Malzahar, so avoid those picks when Neeko is likely in the mid.
Check for disguises: Neeko can look like an ally or a minion. Dodge Tangle-Barbs, her root, which grows stronger with every enemy it passes through.
Neeko has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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