Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Katarina
VS
Champion 2
Neeko
vs

53.9%
Katarina win rate vs Neeko
Katarina has the edge
102
Games Analyzed
53.9%
Katarina WR
46.1%
Neeko WR
+313
Avg Gold Diff @15
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Neeko
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Katarina
Level 3
Katarina
Level 6
Neeko
Level 6
Katarina
1 item
Neeko
1 item
Neeko
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Katarina deals Mixed damage while Neeko deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Neeko has range advantage. Katarina should look for short trades when Neeko uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Neeko's Weakness
Neeko's main weakness: Immobile without R, squishy, predictable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Neeko Win Condition
Disguise mind games, R AoE stun in teamfights
Recommended Items
Katarina

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Neeko's AP damage and CC
Neeko

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
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