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
Neeko
VS
Champion 2
Bard
vs

45.9%
Neeko win rate vs Bard
Bard has the edge
714
Games Analyzed
45.9%
Neeko WR
54.1%
Bard WR
-324
Avg Gold Diff @15
Neeko
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Bard
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Bard
Level 1
Neeko
Level 6
Bard
Level 6
Neeko
1 item
Bard
Chime scaling
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.
Exploit Neeko's Weakness
Neeko's main weakness: Immobile without R, squishy, predictable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Neeko Win Condition
Disguise mind games, R AoE stun in teamfights
Bard Win Condition
Roam with E portals, R Tempered Fate playmaking, meep damage
Recommended Items
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 Bard's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Bard's engage tool
Bard
Imperial Mandate
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
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's Worst Matchups
Bard's Worst Matchups
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