Hwei vs Neeko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Hwei vs Neeko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei into Neekomedium

Overview

Use long-range poke and CC to deny Neeko's root angles and burst setups.
Pressure Neeko early to disrupt her disguise and prevent empowered through minions.
Your goal is to control space and set up level 6 all-ins with before Neeko can engage safely.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing root or fear, then follow up with poke to punish Neeko's skillshot reliance.
Dodge Neeko's to reduce her root threat and punish her cooldown window.
Hold defensive spellbook options to interrupt or disrupt Neeko's engage attempts with knock-up.

Danger windows

Respect Neeko's root through minions combined with knock-up for burst all-ins.
Avoid extended trades when Neeko's is available and her disguise or clone is active.
Do not misuse CC; losing your defensive crowd control leaves you vulnerable to Neeko's fast engages.

Early game

Use poke combined with root or fear to punish Neeko's positioning.
Avoid committing without CC ready to counter Neeko's root and burst.
Maintain lane pressure but respect Neeko's disguise and clone to avoid surprise all-ins or roots.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full spellbook, giving you more poke, control, and shield options to outplay Neeko.
Level 6 grants for all-in potential; use this window to force picks before Neeko can safely engage.
First completed mage item increases your damage and wave control, allowing stronger trades and pressure.

Win conditions

Use long-range poke and CC to force Neeko to miss her root and lose lane pressure.
Punish Neeko's missed and cooldowns aggressively with and trades.
Reach level 6 and execute all-ins with before Neeko can safely engage or disengage.

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