Smolder & Yorick vs Kai'Sa & Neeko

Smolder
You
Yorick
VS
Kai'Sa
Neeko

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Who Wins

  • You lose pre-6 2v2s due to low early damage and Neeko's E root setups for Kai'Sa burst.
  • Post-6 you still struggle as your R damage is mediocre early and Neeko R can zone you from fights effectively.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Focus on Q poke when Neeko abilities are down, using Yorick's E slow to land guaranteed Q hits.
  • Avoid extended trades since Kai'Sa out-damages you heavily in sustained fights until you get significant stacks.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • Push waves hard early to prevent Neeko from setting up E roots in minions, then maintain neutral positioning.
  • You need to scale safely rather than contest CS aggressively against their superior early game.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't greed for CS when Neeko has E available as her root into Kai'Sa Q-W combo can chunk 60%+ of your health.
  • Respect their kill pressure and give up minions rather than risk getting caught.
Created on 01/31/2026
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