Master Yi vs Neeko
How to Beat Neeko as Master Yi
based on 5,621 Master Yi vs Neeko matchupsHow We Analyze LoL Champion Counters
Master Yi vs Neeko Matchup Summary
Best Master Yi vs Neeko Counter Build
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Guide to Countering Neeko as Master Yi
Tips for Playing as Master Yi against Neeko
If you're in a lane against ranged players, leveling up Meditate can allow you to stay in the lane longer and gain levels faster than they will.
Try using Alpha Strike on a minion in front of an enemy champion so you are placed at a safe distance at the end of the spell.
Wuju Style is very strong early for last hitting minions.
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.
Master Yi vs Neeko Counter Stats
How to Counter Neeko with Master Yi in LoL
The stat comparisons shown on this page clarify some influential Master Yi versus Neeko matchup stats that can help you understand the differences between the two. As an example, Master Yi’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Neeko’s KDA ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Master Yi may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Neeko..
Master Yi typically has a slightly larger longest kill spree than his opponent does. Commonly, he takes more damage than Neeko. This typically indicates differing health capacities; however, it can also imply that the one champ has less mobility and thus is unable to escape further damage when engaged or poked.
Differences between Master Yi and Neeko
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Who is Better, Master Yi or Neeko?
Both LoL champs are great champions. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Master Yi usually wins when facing off against Neeko, with a 51.0% win rate. Thus, Master Yi makes a good counter for Neeko.
While Master Yi does have a higher winrate compared to Neeko, when they face off with one another, Master Yi also has a lower learning curve that makes him a less complex champ to learn and master. You still need to be cautious when picking Master Yi into Neeko.
Moreover, Master Yi has only a small amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Neeko. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when fighting champions with a lot of burst damage.
While there isn't a single best champion overall in League of Legends, in Master Yi vs Neeko matchups, Master Yi is the better champion with a similar win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during teamfights.
Master Yi is a decent counter to Neeko. Focus your tactics on maximizing your gold and cs and taking out objectives. If you can do that, you should hold your own as Master Yi against Neeko.
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Further Insights to Win this Matchup
To learn all of the intricacies of Master Yi to counter Neeko during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you listen to the build and tips shown above, you will increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.
Master Yi on average picks up a lot less CS as Neeko. Champions who typically don't get much CS usualy don't need much CS to be effective, such as sup champs. They are able to scale properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically require a lot of items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the numbers reported on this page to do well.
The most important items to focus on in your Master Yi versus Neeko build include Wit's End, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Death's Dance. When Master Yi incorporated at least these three items in his build, he performed much better versus Neeko than with many other common item sets. In fact, Master Yi had an average winrate of 51.0% when countering Neeko with these items in his kit.
To have the highest likelihood of beating Neeko as Master Yi, you should equip the Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Cosmic Insight, and Magical Footwear runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the runes players chose for Master Yi vs Neeko counterpicks, this blending of runes yielded the best win rate. Moreover, these runes averaged a 51.0% win rate overall.
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