League of Legends Patch 9.9 includes a big surprise for Neeko - Ultimate Guide

And is that the players noticed a hidden change in Neeko, one of the newest champions of League of Legends, and that is the ability of "Shapesplitter" Neeko, his ability W, which makes Neeko invisible for a few seconds, In this micro-period it is a clone of the champion who fights against the enemy, while the champion is given power of speed.

The skill is designed primarily as a means of deception: if used well, it can distract enemy players with the clone, ideally stealing some skills, while giving Neeko the opportunity to escape or reposition for an attack.

While the clone does not perform any action other than movement, like other "cloning" abilities that champions like LeBlanc also have, the Neeko clone has the ability to interact with obstacles and projectiles.

But users could notice a brief delay as the clone became visible before it could be hit by a projectile attack such as Zoe's Sleepy Trouble Bubble or a kick from Lee Sin.

So the players of this champion were forced to use the skill in anticipation of a threat, instead of using it reactive, if they defended against the attack. But after this delay is eliminated, the skill can now be used as a defensive shield.