Veigar vs Neeko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Veigar vs Neeko

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Veigar is a scaling burst mage with low early agency and lane pressure, aiming to farm safely and stack Q near safety.
Manage Neeko's higher early pressure by avoiding forced trades and using E to punish her predictable movement or engage attempts.

Trading pattern

Trade only when Neeko steps into E range or after she misses Neeko E to punish her vulnerability.
Use Q stacks and E to burst Neeko when she is trapped or low.
Avoid extended trades if E is down or if Neeko uses Neeko W clone to bait cage.

Danger windows

Veigar is vulnerable when E is on cooldown and Neeko can gap close with Neeko W or disguise.
Respect Neeko's Neeko E root and Neeko R knock-up burst windows to avoid lethal trades.
Be cautious when Neeko's disguise or clone is active, as it can bait your cage and open all-in windows.

Early game

Focus on quiet early waves to safely stack Q without losing health or tempo.
Avoid trading before level 6 or before having enough stacks and mana to punish Neeko's engages.
Use E to stop Neeko's all-in attempts or root setups, especially when she tries to use Neeko E through minions.

Power spikes

Veigar's major spikes: level 6 R burst and first completed mage item plus Q stack growth.
Respect Neeko's level 6 Neeko R burst and root setup with Neeko E through minions.
Veigar's power grows with safe farming and stacking, so denying Neeko early pressure is crucial.

Win conditions

Win by safely farming Q stacks and using E to trap Neeko for lethal R burst.
Punish Neeko's predictable movement or missed Neeko E roots with cage and burst combos.
Deny Neeko early lane pressure to prevent her from snowballing and maintain a controlled lane near safety.