Bard vs Neeko SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Bard vs Neeko

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control brush to threaten (Q) wall stuns and deny Neeko's root angles through minions.
Prioritize roaming after crashing waves using (E) paths to pressure mid and secure river vision.
Protect ADC from (E) root and (R) all-in with timely (W) heals and (R) disengage.

Trading pattern

Look for (Q) stuns from brush with ADC follow-up to punish Neeko's engage attempts.
Hold (R) to isolate Neeko or stall her (R) all-in threat, enabling safer ADC positioning.
Use meep autos to poke and force Neeko to miss (E) roots or (Q) bursts, reducing enemy pressure.

Danger windows

Respect (E) root angles through minions that enable her ADC's burst damage.
Beware (R) knock-up and shield during all-ins; hold (R) to counter or stall enemy engages.
Watch for Neeko's disguise and clone in brush to avoid surprise engages and preserve ADC safety.

Early game

Win level 2 with coordinated (Q)+(W) trades alongside ADC to secure lane priority.
Deny Neeko brush access to limit her disguise and root angles for safer trades.
Crash wave safely before roaming on (E) paths to avoid leaving ADC isolated.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q)+(W) for strong poke and peel; use this to control lane space and ADC safety.
Level 3 grants (E) roam paths; roam after wave crash to impact mid and secure vision advantages.
Level 6 (R) enables picks or disengage; coordinate with ADC for follow-up or peel to shift fights.

Win conditions

Convert brush (Q) stuns and (R) picks into denying enemy ADC positioning and objective control.
Roam after wave crashes to pressure mid, secure river vision, and set up dragon objectives.
Use (W) shrines to keep ADC healthy during extended fights and disengage windows for sustained lane presence.