
Best Naafiri Mid Build and Counters | 57.2% Win Rate Guide
Naafiri is a mid-lane assassin champion with a 57.2% win rate across 1,422 matches. Here's the optimal build and strategy guide:
Core Build:
- Summoner Spells: Flash + Ignite
- Primary Runes: Hail of Blades, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, Treasure Hunter
- Secondary Runes: Cash Back, Jack of All Trades
- Rune Shards: Adaptive Force (x2), Health Scaling
Item Build Order:
- Youmuu's Ghostblade
- Ionian Boots of Lucidity
- Serylda's Grudge
- Edge of Night
- Opportunity
- Serpent's Fang
Skill Order: Q > E > W
Best Matchups:
- Corki (66.2% WR)
- Jayce (64.2% WR)
- Xerath (59.4% WR)
- Tristana (57.7% WR)
- LeBlanc (55.6% WR)
Worst Counters:
- Malphite (33.7% WR)
- Vel'Koz (42.6% WR)
- Swain (44.9% WR)
- Yasuo (45.2% WR)
- Cho'Gath (45.9% WR)
Key Tips:
- Deploy Packmates before engaging for maximum damage
- Bait out enemy abilities before using W or E for all-ins
- In teamfights, flank with allies rather than engaging alone
- Adjust rune shards based on lane matchup (Armor/MR as needed)
Best Synergies:
- Kindred (57.0% WR)
- Fiddlesticks (56.8% WR)
- Pantheon (56.4% WR)
- Karthus (56.4% WR)
- Darius (56.0% WR)
Alternative builds featuring Electrocute or First Strike are also viable, with win rates above 51%. Adjust your build based on team composition and matchup.
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