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
Xerath
vs

43.9%
Neeko win rate vs Xerath
Xerath hard counters Neeko
196
Games Analyzed
43.9%
Neeko WR
56.1%
Xerath WR
-489
Avg Gold Diff @15
Neeko
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Neeko
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Neeko
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Neeko
2 items
Xerath
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
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
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 Xerath's AP damage and CC

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

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon'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
Xerath's Worst Matchups
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