Lucian vs Neeko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Lucian vs Neeko

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use early level 2 power spike to trade aggressively with support setup before Neeko stabilizes.
Punish Neeko's reliance on minion positioning by hitting (Q) through low-health minions.
Avoid extended fights where Neeko's root and ultimate control zone limit your short-range burst.

Trading pattern

Engage trades only after support setup or Neeko uses (E) root cooldown to avoid getting locked down.
Use (Q) through minions to punish Neeko standing behind low-health minions for CS.
Dash in with (E) for burst passive shots, then exit before Neeko's sustained poke or root returns.

Danger windows

Respect (E) root through minions; avoid stepping forward when it's available to prevent lockdown.
Beware Neeko's level 6 (R) all-in threat; hold defensive cooldowns and position to sidestep ultimate.
Neeko's disguise and (W) clone can mask engage timing; track her positioning carefully to avoid surprise roots.

Early game

Contest level 2 hard with support to force Neeko off the wave before she gets item power spike.
Thin waves to keep minion damage low and enable safe (E) dashes for burst trades.
Reset timing should align with first item spike to maximize short trade threat and recall pressure.

Power spikes

Level 2 grants early dash and passive burst; use it to force Neeko off wave and deny farm.
First completed marksman item significantly boosts burst trades; force short trades before Neeko's range matters.
Level 6 (R) enables finishing low-health targets pushed out of position; use it to secure kills or force recalls.

Win conditions

Snowball lane by forcing Neeko off wave with early level 2 trades and support synergy.
Use (E) mobility and (Q) poke through minions to deny Neeko free farm and force recalls.
Convert lane lead into mid-game tempo by crashing waves and roaming or securing objectives before Neeko scales.