Champion Stats
| Role | Mage / Support |
| Difficulty | |
| Blue Essence | 2400 BE |
Why High-Elo Players Smurf with Neeko
Low Elo players barely look at the minimap; they certainly don't count minions. You can disguise as a Melee Minion, walk down the mid-lane with the wave, and they will literally let you walk into melee range. Then you press R. The channel is HIDDEN while you are disguised. They don't react until they are already stunned and dead. Smurfs abuse this lack of awareness to get flanks that are mathematically impossible on any other champion.
The Level 1 Cheese
First Blood Strategy
The 'Minion Imposter'. Start E (Tangle-Barbs). Disguise as a Caster Minion. Walk to lane with your wave. Stand near the enemy caster minions. When the enemy laner walks up to last hit, un-disguise and E-Auto-Auto-Auto. You get a full root followed by intense W-passive damage (if you took W second) or just auto spacing. It freaks them out.
The 'Pay-to-Win' Skin Advantage
'Street Demons Neeko' has fantastic graffiti effects. 'Shan Hai Scrolls' is beautiful. 'Winter Wonder' is clean. Default Neeko is actually very good because people are used to seeing it.
When They Ban Neeko
Backup Pick: If Neeko is banned,
Fiddlesticks offers the same 'jumpscare' ultimate playstyle.
Kennan offers the big AOE stun teamfight.
Lux for the light binding mechanic.
Rune Setup
Best Runes: Electrocute (Burst Trade) or Arcane Comet (Poke). Glacial Augment (Support Utility). Rocketbelt needs Ingenious Hunter? No, Ultimate Hunter is usually better for more plays. Secondary: Inspiration for Hextech Flashtraption (more surprise angles) or Sorcery.
Skill Priority
Order:
Q → E → WMax Q for the waveclear and burst. Max E second for the root duration (up to 3s). W last. (Support Neeko might max E first).
Mastering Neeko's Kit
Blooming Burst. Throws a seed. If it kills a unit or hits a champion/monster, it explodes two more times. Massive damage if they stay in it.
Shapesplitter. Passive: Every 3rd auto deals magic damage and gives haste. Active: Neeko becomes invisible and sends a clone in a target direction. Use this to block skillshots (Hooks, Cait R)!
Tangle-Barbs. Throws a coil. Roots everything in a line. If it hits at least one enemy, the root is empowers (larger, faster, longer). E through minions to hit the champion behind them!
Pop Blossom. Neeko leaps into the air (shielding herself) and slams down, stunning enemies. If you are disguised, the enemy DOES NOT SEE the warning circle until you land.
Matchup Tips
Skill. Your E root goes through his Windwall? No, it's a projectile. But your R GOES THROUGH WINDWALL. Bait the wall with Clone (W), then engage.
Hard. He steals your ult. Don't group up when he has it. Burst him before he can heal.
Skill. Rush Zhonya's. If he ults you, press R immediately. He appears behind you and gets stunned instantly.
The Ego Check
WARNING: Stop being lazy with your Passive! If you are walking through the jungle, be a Wolf. If you are ganking bot, be a Minion. If you are sitting in a bush, be a Control Ward. If you are just walking around as Neeko, you are playing the champion wrong. You must commit to the bit.
When to Queue Dodge
Dodge Xerath or Vel'Koz. You cannot get close to them. They poke you out of your disguise from a screen away. Also Sylas—he steals your ultimate and uses it better than you (because he has dashes).
Teamfight Role
Disguise as a minion or raptor. Flank. Press R (Pop Blossom). While R is charging (and you are still disguised), Flash into the enemy team. They see a minion flash at them? Too late. The stun lands. Q the carry. Zhonya's if needed. You are the engage.
The 'Disrespect' Build
Crit/On-Hit Neeko (Top Lane). Blade of the Ruined King -> Guinsoo's -> Terminus. You bully melee champions with your W passive (Every 3rd auto deals bonus damage and gives speed). You kite them forever.
Power Windows
Level 6 (Hidden R mechanic). Hextech Rocketbelt Completion. Level 9 (Max Rank Q clearing waves instantly).
Tilt Factor
Disguise as a Blast Cone. Wait for the enemy to hit you. You pop out and kill them. Disguise as a Control Ward in the river. When they try to clear you, kill them. Type 'I am everywhere' in all chat.
Recent Patch History
| Patch | Date | Type | Changes |
| V14.17 | Aug 28, 2024 | BUFF | P nerfed |
| V14.16 | Aug 14, 2024 | BUFF | P adjusted |
| V14.14 | Jul 17, 2024 | ADJUST | P nerfed |
| V14.9 | May 1, 2024 | BUFF | Base stats buffed |
| V14.7 | Apr 3, 2024 | ADJUST | W nerfed |
Safety Tips
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