Orianna vs Neeko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Orianna vs Neeko

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Orianna is a control mage who must manage ball position to zone Neeko and create teamfight setups.
Orianna should maintain medium lane pressure to deny Neeko easy all-in angles and prevent her from abusing disguise and minion-enhanced E.

Trading pattern

Use ball placement to poke and zone Neeko, then shield or speed yourself with E and W to safely trade back.
Punish Neeko when she misses E, as her all-in threat drops significantly without root.
Avoid reckless ability use that leaves you vulnerable to Neeko's R all-in or E root follow-up.

Danger windows

Neeko's R knock-up and burst combo is a lethal all-in window to respect, especially if combined with E root.
Neeko's disguise and W clone can hide her true position, so maintain safe spacing and ball positioning.
Avoid extended trades when Neeko's R is available and her disguise is not tracked.

Early game

Focus on controlling the wave and using Q to poke while avoiding extended trades before level 6.
Respect Neeko's E root through minions and avoid clumping near minions to reduce her root threat.
Use E shield proactively to mitigate Neeko's burst and root attempts early on.

Power spikes

Orianna's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mage item, increasing teamfight and poke power.
Respect Neeko's level 6 R for burst and knock-up potential, especially when she can disguise her engage.
Neeko's first AP burst item also increases her all-in threat, requiring careful spacing.

Win conditions

Control the lane by maintaining ball position to zone Neeko and deny her root angles.
Punish missed Neeko E roots with quick Q poke and shielded trades.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to leverage R for teamfight impact and force Neeko to respect your threat.