Yone vs Neeko MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone vs Neeko

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling melee skirmisher who uses E + Q combo to force trades with planned exits against Neeko's poke and disguise.
Avoid giving Neeko passive scaling by denying her safe poke windows and respecting her root and ultimate threat.

Trading pattern

Stack Q to reach knockup, then use E to gap close and second Q to threaten knockup before snapping back with E.
Punish Neeko if she misses Neeko E root or wastes Neeko R ultimate cooldown.
Avoid trading when Neeko's Neeko E is ready and positioned to root through minions or when Neeko R is available.

Danger windows

Neeko R ultimate cast creates a strong all-in window with knockup and burst; avoid fighting during this.
Neeko E root through minions can lock Yone down if caught off-guard.
Yone is vulnerable if E is used from a bad position or key Q knockup is missed, exposing him to Neeko's burst.

Early game

Use E + Q + second Q to engage short trades before Neeko can safely punish with Neeko E or Neeko Q.
Respect Neeko E angles through minions to avoid getting rooted and countered.
Avoid extended trades early since Neeko's poke and root give her lane pressure advantage.

Power spikes

Yone's level 3 unlock of Q-W-E combo and first back for attack speed increase power his trades.
Neeko's level 6 Neeko R and first AP item spike increase her all-in threat and burst damage.
Respect Neeko's Neeko R shield and knockup as a major danger in all-ins.

Win conditions

Use E + Q combo to force short trades and exit safely before Neeko can retaliate.
Punish Neeko's missed Neeko E or Neeko R cooldowns to gain lane control.
Deny Neeko safe poke and scaling by pressuring wave and avoiding her disguise misdirection.