Neeko Support vs Ashe ADC Matchup
Neeko Support wins 51.3% of 1,605 Low Elo games against Ashe ADC, +1.2 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.
Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.
Why Neeko is favored
Neeko can disguise herself as a minion to get into range for Tangle-Barbs(E), then hide Pop Blossom(R)'s wind-up while disguised. Ashe has no dash to escape the root and follow-up, so Neeko can turn a disguised approach into a reliable engage.
How to play as Neeko
Use minion disguise to walk into lane range, then land Tangle-Barbs(E) through the wave and follow with Q. If Ashe is in range for Pop Blossom(R), disguise before starting its wind-up to make the engage harder to read.
Neeko can use Inherent Glamour(P) to approach as a minion, then root Ashe with Tangle-Barbs(E); Pop Blossom(R)'s wind-up can be hidden while Neeko is disguised.
Ashe has no dash, making it harder for her to escape Neeko's root and close-range Pop Blossom(R) once Neeko gets through the wave.
How to play as Ashe
Treat an approaching minion that moves unusually as a possible Neeko disguise, and avoid standing close to the wave when Neeko is missing. Keep your support close because you have no dash if her root or hidden Pop Blossom(R) catches you.
Sources
These notes come from r/neekomains.