Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 25Updated 10/28/2026, 4:36:31 AM
Confidence: Medium-2% vs 50%25 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Even
Neeko and Ryze trade evenly before spikes.
Levels 3–5
Ryze edge
Play around ability cooldowns and wave control.
Level 6+
Ryze edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Even
Side-wave and vision decide more than the raw lane matchup.
Why?
AI heuristicEven
- Sample win rate for Neeko is 48.0% in this matchup.
Treat this as a Even matchup for Neeko into Ryze — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Neeko page (Support): Arcane Comet Build · 48.0% WR · 102 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 107Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM