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How to Win Neeko vs Malphite Counter MatchupNeeko is in the a tier of champions

Neeko vs Malphite

How to Beat Malphite as Neeko in LoLNeeko is in the a tier of champions
MageSupport
TankFighter

How to Beat Malphite as Neeko

based on 4,380 Neeko vs Malphite matchups
Win Rate
49.7 %
K/D/A
2.31
Pick Rate
4 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We calculate our counter statistics from the millions of rated League rounds that we analyze each week. Our guide on how to beat Malphite as Neeko came out of an examination of 4380 ranked rounds where both champs faced each other. This particular champ pairing is somewhat rare. Neeko has to counter Malphite in only 4.0% of her matches.

Neeko vs Malphite Matchup Summary

Neeko does a average job of beating Malphite. Normally, she wins a acceptable 49.7% of the time the champs face off with one another in. In Neeko against Malphite games, Neeko’s side is 0.1% more expected to gain first blood. This implies that she most likely will get first blood against Malphite.

Best Neeko vs Malphite Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsHextech Alternator

Core Neeko Items

~22 Mins
CryptbloomZaz'Zak's RealmspikeStormsurge

Optional Items

Rabadon's DeathcapLich BaneZhonya's HourglassShadowflame

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Neeko to level upq
>
Second ability for Neeko to level upe
>
Last skill for Neeko to max outw

Runes

DominationElectrocuteTaste of BloodEyeball CollectionTreasure Hunter
SorceryManaflow BandScorch
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceArmor
Neeko's passive ability p
Neeko's q ability q
Neeko's w ability w
Neeko's e ability e
Neeko's ultimate ability r
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E
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Q
3
W
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Q
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Q
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R
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Guide to Countering Malphite as Neeko

Tips for Playing as Neeko against Malphite

You can set her passive to use hotkeys in the options menu. The default is Shift+F1~F5

Try to use Inherent Glamour sparingly, ineffective uses will put enemies on the alert.

Advice to Win Against Malphite

If you're a physical damage character stay behind your allies when fighting Malphite. Ground Slam can significantly reduce your damage output.

Malphite is one of a couple tanks who are capable of jungling. Watch out if he gets Smite.

Neeko vs Malphite Counter Stats

Neeko Image
Win Rate
49.7 %
VS
Win Rate
50.3 %
Malphite Image
5.4
< Kills >
5.2
6.1
< Deaths >
5.1
8.7
< Assists >
8.1
1.23
< Killing Sprees >
1.18
109
< Minions Killed >
140
0.12
< Dragons Killed >
0.12
0.45
< Inhibitors >
0.45
1,278
< Physical Damage >
4,810
18,632
< Magic Damage >
14,800
796
< True Damage >
646
20,706
< Damage Dealt >
20,257
21,154
< Damage Taken >
25,399
10,673
< Gold Earned >
10,923
1.9
< Towers >
1.91
0.03
< Baron Takedowns >
0.03
2,330
< Total Healing >
3,506
13,020
< Experience >
14,538
34
< Vision Score >
22
15
< Wards Placed >
10
187
< Time Dealing CC >
657

How to Counter Malphite with Neeko in LoL

The stats provided here highlight several important Neeko against Malphite matchup statistics that can help us grasp the differences and similarities between the pair. As an example, Neeko’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Malphite’s ratio of NaN, indicating that Neeko may be more central to her team's team fighting capability than Malphite..

Neeko typically has a similar longest kill spree as her counter does. Typically, she receives less damage than Malphite. This commonly reflects differing health capacities, yet it can also hint that the champ with increased health has less mobility and thus is unable to escape additional harm when poked or engaged.

Differences between Neeko and Malphite

Damage Types Compared

Neeko
Malphite
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Neeko
Malphite

Who is Better, Neeko or Malphite?

Both League champs are great. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Neeko usually fairs equally well when taking on Malphite, with a 49.7% win rate. Thus, Neeko makes an ok counter to Malphite.

While Neeko does have a lower winrate compared to Malphite, when they face off with one another, Neeko also has a much greater difficulty level that makes her a more challenging champion to learn and master. You should be careful when picking Neeko into Malphite.

Furthermore, Neeko has some amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Malphite. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when facing champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion in League of Legends, in Neeko vs Malphite matchups, Malphite is the better champ with a similar win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allied champions during late stage team fights.

Neeko is a somewhat poor counter to Malphite. Focus your tactics on maximizing your CS and clearing objectives. If you do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Neeko against Malphite.

Other Champion Matchups Against Neeko

Neeko Loses Against

LilliaLillia42.7% winrateZyraZyra44.7% winrateTaricTaric45.4% winrateMiss FortuneMiss Fortune45.6% winrate

Neeko Wins Against

YuumiYuumi56% winrateNidaleeNidalee54.8% winrateLee SinLee Sin54.4% winrateLuluLulu54.4% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

Miss FortuneMiss Fortune+ 52.7% 15655 GamesZileanZilean+ 53% 632 GamesUrgotUrgot+ 53% 2183 GamesLilliaLillia+ 53.4% 5346 Games

Additional Information for Neeko Players

How We Calculated Our Neeko vs Malphite Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Malphite as Neeko, we analyzed 4,380 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Malphite as Neeko comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

Neeko Build Malphite Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Neeko in order to counter Malphite during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and tips displayed here, you should increase your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Neeko usually picks up a similar amount of CS relative to Malphite. Champions who on average don't get many minion kills usualy don't require much CS to be effective, such as sup champs. They are able to scale properly off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champions with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, often have to have a lot of items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the values displayed on this page to do well.

The most crucial items to focus on in your Neeko versus Malphite build include Cryptbloom, Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, and Stormsurge. When Neeko included at least these three pieces in her build, she performed a lot better when facing Malphite than with most other commonly used counter builds. In fact, Neeko boasted an average win rate of 49.7% when countering Malphite with this counter build.

To have the highest likelihood of beating Malphite as Neeko, Neeko players should use the Electrocute, Taste of Blood, Eyeball Collection, Treasure Hunter, Manaflow Band, and Scorch runes from the Domination and Sorcery rune sets. Out of all the rune builds players used for Neeko vs Malphite counters, this order of runes yielded the greatest win rate. Moreover, these runes averaged a 49.7% winrate overall.

By default, tips, statistics, and builds on how to beat Malphite as Neeko are presented for all ranked divisions. If you want to narrow the stats and builds to a distinct skill level, you should use the selection menu earlier on the page.