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How to Win Syndra vs Neeko Counter MatchupSyndra is in the a tier of champions

Syndra vs Neeko

How to Beat Neeko as Syndra in LoLSyndra is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Neeko as Syndra

based on 2,530 Syndra vs Neeko matchups
Win Rate
50.6 %
K/D/A
2.31
Pick Rate
2.9 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we analyze millions of recently ranked LoL rounds each and every week. In our data, Syndra did battle with Neeko in 2530 games. Having so many matchups for Syndra versus Neeko gives us confidence in our ability to produce enlightening data and a supported build to obliterate Neeko. This pairing is relatively rare. Syndra has to counter Neeko in only 2.9% of her rounds.

Syndra vs Neeko Matchup Summary

Syndra has done a ok job of countering Neeko. Normally, she wins a acceptable 50.6% of the time the champs battle each other in. In Syndra against Neeko games, Syndra’s team is 0.1% less expected to get first blood, indicating that she most likely won't get first blood against Neeko.

Best Syndra vs Neeko Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Amplifying TomeHextech Alternator

Core Syndra Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapShadowflameLuden's Companion

Optional Items

Void StaffStormsurgeZhonya's HourglassSeraph's Embrace

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Syndra to level upq
>
Second ability for Syndra to level upw
>
Last skill for Syndra to max oute

Runes

InspirationFirst StrikeMagical FootwearMinion DematerializerCosmic Insight
SorceryManaflow BandTranscendence
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
Syndra's passive ability p
Syndra's q ability q
Syndra's w ability w
Syndra's e ability e
Syndra's ultimate ability r
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Q
2
E
3
W
4
Q
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Q
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R
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Guide to Countering Neeko as Syndra

Tips for Playing as Syndra against Neeko

To maximize your ultimate's damage use it when there are many spheres on the battlefield.

After you hit an enemy champion with Force of Will follow up with Dark Sphere, they'll be slowed and have a hard time avoiding it.

Get one of your spells to rank 5 as quickly as possible, they gain powerful bonus effects at max rank.

Advice to Win Against Neeko

Pop Blossom's warning visuals are invisible if Neeko is disguised.

Standing behind minions against Neeko is very dangerous as Tangle-Barbs become stronger.

Syndra vs Neeko Counter Stats

Syndra Image
Win Rate
50.6 %
VS
Win Rate
49.4 %
Neeko Image
7.1
< Kills >
5.2
5.9
< Deaths >
6
6.5
< Assists >
8.1
1.61
< Killing Sprees >
1.19
183
< Minions Killed >
112
0.07
< Dragons Killed >
0.13
0.48
< Inhibitors >
0.44
806
< Physical Damage >
1,161
21,300
< Magic Damage >
17,533
1,911
< True Damage >
723
24,018
< Damage Dealt >
19,418
18,464
< Damage Taken >
21,245
12,533
< Gold Earned >
10,522
1.89
< Towers >
1.87
0.03
< Baron Takedowns >
0.04
1,747
< Total Healing >
2,421
14,961
< Experience >
12,977
20
< Vision Score >
34
10
< Wards Placed >
15
392
< Time Dealing CC >
182

How to Counter Neeko with Syndra in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here clarify some important Syndra versus Neeko matchup statistics that can help us figure out the distinctions between the two. Syndra’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Neeko’s ratio of NaN, showing that Syndra may be more central to her team's team fighting effectiveness than Neeko..

Syndra usually has a slightly larger longest killing spree than her matchup does. On average, she receives a similar amount of damage to Neeko. This is usually reflective of different amounts of tankyness; however, it can also indicate that the champ with increased health has less agility and thus is not able to kite away from further harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Syndra and Neeko

Damage Types Compared

Syndra
Neeko
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Syndra
Neeko

Who is Better, Syndra or Neeko?

Both League champs are great. Both have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Syndra usually fairs equally well when facing off against Neeko, with a 50.6% win rate. As a result, Syndra makes an ok counter to Neeko.

While Syndra does have a higher winrate than Neeko, when on opposite teams, Syndra also has a much greater learning curve that makes her a more time consuming champ to learn and master. You should be careful when picking Syndra into Neekoas her relative depth means that you may not be able to reach her full potential without a significant amount of practice beforehand.

Moreover, Syndra has a good amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Neeko. This often makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when facing champions with a lot of burst damage.

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

Syndra is a decent counter for Neeko. Make sure you focus your gameplay on keeping up your gold and cs and clearing objectives. If you are able to do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Syndra against Neeko.

Additional Information for Syndra Players

How We Calculated Our Syndra vs Neeko Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Neeko as Syndra, we analyzed 2,530 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 Neeko as Syndra 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.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Syndra to counter Neeko during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you mind the build and stats presented here, you should increase your win rate by a lot and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Syndra most often accumulates more CS compared to Neeko. Champs who on average don't acquire much CS typically don't have to have much CS to be valuable teammates, such as sup champs. They are able to scale properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically need a lot of items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the numbers reported on this page to do well.

The best items to have in your Syndra versus Neeko build consist of Rabadon's Deathcap, Shadowflame, and Luden's Companion. When Syndra used at least these three pieces in her build, she did significantly better when facing Neeko than with many other typical builds. In fact, Syndra boasted an average winrate of 50.6% when playing against Neeko with this counter build.

To have the best probability of defeating Neeko as Syndra, Syndra players should use the First Strike, Magical Footwear, Minion Dematerializer, Cosmic Insight, Manaflow Band, and Transcendence runes from the Inspiration and Sorcery rune sets. Of all the rune sets that we analyzed for Syndra vs Neeko battles, this combination of runes resulted in the best win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 50.6% win rate overall.

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