Talon vs Neeko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Talon vs Neeko

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Talon is a high-mobility AD assassin who wants to push the wave and roam to leverage his terrain mobility and burst.
Talon must pressure Neeko early to prevent her from using minion lines for empowered Neeko E angles and disguise setups.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing W, then threaten Q follow-up and passive bleed to pressure Neeko.
Punish Neeko when she misses Neeko E, as her root threat and burst drop significantly.
Be cautious when using Q as it dashes Talon forward, which can be punished if Neeko positions well or uses disguise.

Danger windows

Neeko is most dangerous when Neeko E roots through minions and Neeko R is available for burst and knock-up.
Respect Neeko's disguise from Neeko W and passive which can hide her true position and lead to surprise engages.
Avoid extended trades when Neeko's key cooldowns are up, especially Neeko R and Neeko E ready to root.

Early game

Focus on hitting level 2 quickly to access Q and W for stronger trades.
Use W to apply passive bleed and threaten trades before Neeko can safely engage with Neeko E.
Avoid extended visible trades where Neeko can root with Neeko E or punish with Neeko Q burst.

Power spikes

Talon's major spikes are level 2 with Q and W pressure, level 6 with R burst and stealth, and first lethality item completion.
Neeko's key spikes are level 6 with Neeko R for burst and crowd control, and her first AP burst item.
Respect Neeko R availability as it greatly increases her all-in threat and teamfight impact.

Win conditions

Push the wave to deny Neeko empowered Neeko E angles and create roam opportunities using E.
Use R stealth and burst to punish Neeko when her Neeko R or Neeko E are on cooldown.
Maintain lane pressure to force Neeko to play reactively, limiting her disguise and pick potential.