Neeko vs Milio
Skill matchup
Build vs Milio
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Neeko: Hextech Rocketbelt, Zhonya's Hourglass, Stormsurge, Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, Celestial Opposition, Oblivion Orb, Imperial Mandate.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Milio's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Milio's abilities enchant allies on touch, making their next damage deal a burst of extra damage and burn the target.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 29s | 0.5s | – |
| 6 | 10s | 29s | 0.5s | 2m40 |
| 9 | 10s | 27s | 0.5s | 2m40 |
| 11 | 10s | 25s | 0.5s | 2m25 |
| 16 | 10s | 21s | 0.5s | 2m10 |
| 18 | 10s | 21s | 0.5s | 2m10 |
Playing as Neeko
Tips to maximize your impact
- Empower your tangle on a minion
Cast Tangle-Barbs (E) through a minion before your target: once empowered, it grows larger, moves faster and roots for longer.
- Seed after the root
After the Tangle-Barbs (E) root, cast Blooming Burst (Q) on your target: on a champion, the seed blooms up to two more times.
- Approach disguised, then leap
Approach disguised with Inherent Glamour (passive), then cast Pop Blossom (R) in the middle of them: in disguise, the leap's preparation stays hidden.
- Fake them out with your clone
Cast Shapesplitter (W) to escape or to fake them out: you turn invisible for a moment and your clone goes its own way, mirroring your spells.
Playing against Milio
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Dodge his fireball
Dodge Ultra Mega Fire Kick (Q): it knocks you back, then explodes behind you and slows you.
- Back off when the campfire's up
Back off when Cozy Campfire (W) follows his carry: they gain attack range and restore health over time.
- Save a CC for after his R
If your team has several CC spells, save one for after Breath of Life (R): it cleanses disabling and immobilizing CC from his nearby allies.
- Go for Milio first
If you can reach him, go for Milio first, especially away from his allies: he has no dash or leap, and without him, his carry loses shields, heals and range.
Other Neeko matchups
Patch 16.21.1