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
Maokai
VS
Champion 2
Neeko
vs

55.6%
Maokai win rate vs Neeko
Maokai hard counters Neeko
126
Games Analyzed
55.6%
Maokai WR
44.4%
Neeko WR
+444
Avg Gold Diff @15
Maokai
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Neeko
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Maokai
Level 3
Maokai
Level 6
Neeko
Level 6
Maokai
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.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Range Advantage
Neeko has range advantage. Maokai 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.
Maokai Win Condition
R root wave engage, sapling vision, tanky CC bot
Neeko Win Condition
Disguise mind games, R AoE stun in teamfights
Recommended Items
Maokai
Sunfire Aegis
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

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

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Neeko's engage tool
Neeko

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

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

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Maokai's engage tool
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