Naafiri is a powerful mid-lane assassin currently holding a 57.2% win rate in Emerald+ matches. Here's the optimal build and strategy guide:

Core Build

• Primary Items: Youmuu's Ghostblade → Ionian Boots of Lucidity → Serylda's Grudge
• Complete Build: Edge of Night → Opportunity → Serpent's Fang
• Summoner Spells: Flash + Ignite

Optimal Runes

• Keystone: Hail of Blades
• Primary: Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, Treasure Hunter
• Secondary: Cash Back, Jack Of All Trades
• Shards: Adaptive Force (2x), Health Scaling

Ability Order: Q → E → W

Key Matchups Strong Against:

• Corki (66.2% WR)
• Jayce (64.2% WR)
• Xerath (59.4% WR)
• Tristana (57.7% WR)

Weak Against:

• Malphite (33.7% WR)
• Vel'Koz (43.0% WR)
• Swain (44.9% WR)
• Yasuo (45.2% WR)

Pro Tips:

• Summon Packmates before engaging for maximum damage
• Bait out enemy abilities before using W or E
• Flank in team fights and coordinate with allies
• Adjust rune shards based on matchup (Armor/MR as needed)

Alternative Builds:

1. Electrocute Build (54.4% WR)

• Same core items
• Switch keystone to Electrocute
• Secondary: Presence of Mind, Coup de Grace

2. Off-Meta Build (55.4% WR)

• Flash + Teleport
• First Strike keystone
• Core: Eclipse → Ionian Boots → Profane Hydra

Best Duo Synergies:

• Kindred (57.0% WR)
• Fiddlesticks (56.8% WR)
• Karthus (56.5% WR)
• Pantheon (56.4% WR)

Remember to adapt your build based on team composition and enemy matchups for optimal performance.

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