Akali vs Neeko
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 trades due to Neeko's range and root, so focus on farming safely with Q.
- Post-6 you have strong kill pressure with R1-E-Q-R2 combos, especially if you can bait out her E first.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is W for safety, then Q poke when possible, saving energy for all-ins.
- Post-6, look for R1 engage when her E is down, then E backwards for safety or forward for kill pressure.
Wave Control
- Let Neeko push early levels and farm under tower with Q, as her wave clear makes it hard to match.
- Post-6, look to roam when waves are even since you have better skirmish potential than her.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W defensively against her poke as you need it for all-ins post-6.
- Avoid extended trades pre-6 where she can land multiple Qs and autos, as you'll lose the sustain battle.
Created on 01/04/2026
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