Neeko vs Taric SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Neeko vs Taric

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use disguise and brush control to create uncertain engage angles against Taric's linked stun.
Prioritize poke and root setups to pressure Taric's low engage range and force defensive positioning.
Maintain river vision to track Taric's roam timing and prevent his ADC from safely committing.

Trading pattern

Fish for (E) roots through minions, then burst with (Q) before Taric can link (W).
Hold (R) to punish Taric's engage or counter his ultimate's invulnerability window.
Deny brush to limit Taric's stun angles and force him into predictable positioning.

Danger windows

(E) linked stun combined with ADC follow-up creates lethal engage angles.
(R) forces disengage or punishes overcommit; respect its cooldown and timing.
Taric's brush control and linked (W) shield enable his ADC to fight safely inside melee range.

Early game

Contest level 2 only if ADC can follow, as Taric's stun and heal spike is strong.
Use minion lines to angle (E) roots through for poke and deny Taric brush control.
Crash waves with ADC before roaming to avoid leaving them vulnerable to Taric's engage.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks Taric's stun and heal, so avoid extended trades without ADC follow-up.
Level 6 (R) is a major all-in or disengage tool; engage only with confirmed ADC follow-up.
First completed AP item boosts Neeko's poke and burst, increasing lane pressure and poke safety.

Win conditions

Convert poke and root setups into ADC access denial and forced recalls for dragon control.
Use disguise and (R) threat to create picks or force Taric's ultimate early, then punish.
Ward river and brush to track Taric's roam and secure safe objective setups with ADC.