Neeko vs Hwei MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Neeko vs Hwei

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Neeko must pressure Hwei early to disrupt his long-range poke and prevent him from safely scaling.
Use disguise and minion waves to create opportunities for E root setups and punish Hwei's defensive spell choices.

Trading pattern

Fish for E roots through minions and follow up quickly with Q burst to punish Hwei's immobility.
Respect Hwei's E spellbook CC and shield choices; avoid trading when his crowd control is available.
Capitalize on windows when Hwei chooses the wrong E spell or misses key abilities by all-inning with R threat.

Danger windows

Hwei is dangerous when his E CC is up and can lock you down for poke or all-in setups.
Avoid extended trades when your E is down or missed, as Hwei can punish your reduced threat.
Be cautious when Hwei's R is available, as it can disrupt your engage and burst potential.

Early game

Use E through minions early to threaten roots and force Hwei to respect your engage angles.
Avoid extended trades if E misses, as Hwei can punish with his long-range poke.
Look to use W and passive disguise to bait Hwei's defensive cooldowns before committing to all-ins.

Power spikes

Neeko's major spike is level 6 R for strong all-ins and teamfight impact.
Neeko also spikes with her first completed AP burst item increasing kill pressure.
Respect Hwei's level 3 power spike unlocking full spellbook options and level 6 R for burst and control.

Win conditions

Use disguise and minion wave angles to land E roots and follow with Q burst to pressure Hwei.
Punish Hwei's incorrect E spell choices and cooldowns with fast all-ins leveraging R threat.
Deny Hwei a passive lane by maintaining lane pressure and forcing him to play reactively.