Anivia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Aniviavs Naafiri

FMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Anivia vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Naafiri wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Anivia based on 9 games. Anivia wins the early laning phase while Naafiri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Anivia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Anivia vs Naafiri matchup.

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Anivia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Anivia performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Anivia - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Anivia
44.4% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Anivia matchup - 55.6% win rate
Naafiri
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Anivia vs Naafiri Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Anivia vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
6.5
CS / min
6.1
778
DMG / min
1,007
11,640
Gold / game
12,566
144
Heal / min
245
558
DMG Mitigated / min
660
1.6
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Anivia vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Anivia vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Anivia's 44.4%, giving Naafiri a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Anivia controls the early laning stage, but Naafiri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Anivia needs to press advantages before Naafiri reaches their power spikes, while Naafiri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Anivia leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri has a strong advantage in this matchup. Anivia players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Naafiri overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Anivia vs Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Anivia in League of Legends

Naafiri is favored during the laning phase against Anivia, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Naafiri holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Anivia
6.1Naafiri
Anivia edges out Naafiri by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Anivia.
Damage
778Anivia
1,007Naafiri
Naafiri heavily out-damages Anivia by 230 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Anivia should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Naafiri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,640Anivia
12,566Naafiri
Naafiri generates a commanding 927 more gold per game than Anivia. This substantial economic advantage means Naafiri consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Anivia should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.6Anivia
0.1Naafiri
Anivia brings significantly more crowd control than Naafiri, with 1.5 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Anivia far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Naafiri should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
702Anivia
904Naafiri
Naafiri vastly out-sustains Anivia, healing and mitigating 202 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Naafiri can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Anivia is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Anivia, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Anivia Build Against Naafiri

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Anivia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Anivia against Naafiri are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Anivia an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Naafiri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Anivia vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Anivia
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Anivia early game win rateAnivia50.0%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri50.0%
Late Game
Naafiri
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Anivia late game win rateAnivia40.0%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri60.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Anivia and Naafiri, with Anivia holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Naafiri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Anivia. Extended games heavily favor Naafiri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Anivia has the edge early, but Naafiri gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Anivia Runes Against Naafiri

Sorcery rune tree - Anivia primary runes vs NaafiriSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Anivia rune vs NaafiriManaflow Band - best Anivia rune vs NaafiriTranscendence - best Anivia rune vs NaafiriScorch - best Anivia rune vs Naafiri
Precision rune tree - Anivia secondary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Anivia rune vs NaafiriPresence of Mind - best Anivia rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Anivia the best tools to compete against Naafiri in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Anivia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Anivia's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Anivia build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Anivia matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
41.67%245.36249,57327.3%53.9%
30.43%236.575210,51036.4%25.0%
47.83%236.97769,40136.4%58.3%
38.10%216.35819,81920.0%54.5%
45.00%205.970211,20116.7%57.1%
42.11%196.585511,25528.6%50.0%
23.53%176.869211,39316.7%27.3%
62.50%166.476611,00362.5%62.5%
50.00%166.081111,39850.0%50.0%
33.33%152.75439,28940.0%30.0%
46.67%156.779311,58050.0%44.4%
21.43%146.874611,58416.7%25.0%
50.00%145.966011,40350.0%50.0%
61.54%135.762710,68466.7%57.1%
66.67%126.894412,82257.1%80.0%
45.45%117.06248,21657.1%25.0%
54.55%116.378010,09766.7%40.0%
36.36%116.865810,06180.0%0.0%
30.00%106.355410,4520.0%42.9%
60.00%107.277111,59750.0%66.7%
50.00%106.973311,96966.7%42.9%
40.00%106.382610,6470.0%66.7%
44.44%96.469511,565100.0%28.6%
44.44%96.577811,64050.0%40.0%
25.00%87.173212,7500.0%28.6%
50.00%86.61,00713,37850.0%50.0%
37.50%82.25268,96450.0%25.0%
50.00%86.173011,0950.0%66.7%
50.00%85.480011,21433.3%60.0%
42.86%76.289810,87250.0%40.0%
42.86%72.658511,83950.0%40.0%
42.86%72.05907,99850.0%40.0%
71.43%76.476411,59566.7%75.0%
33.33%61.74157,58050.0%0.0%
50.00%66.274410,11733.3%66.7%
66.67%66.662310,63366.7%66.7%
50.00%67.268110,73533.3%66.7%
100.00%55.48669,299100.0%100.0%
40.00%52.55328,63166.7%0.0%
40.00%53.46256,80366.7%0.0%
40.00%51.64958,85033.3%50.0%
40.00%56.16008,69025.0%100.0%
40.00%54.799214,0690.0%50.0%

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Anivia vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Anivia do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Anivia vs Naafiri matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Anivia's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Anivia do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Anivia has the advantage against Naafiri with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Anivia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Anivia do against Naafiri in the late game?

In the late game, Naafiri takes over the Anivia vs Naafiri matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Anivia vs Naafiri matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Anivia with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Anivia build against Naafiri?

The best Anivia build against Naafiri includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Anivia runes against Naafiri?

The best Anivia runes against Naafiri use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Anivia vs Naafiri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Anivia counter Naafiri?

No, Anivia struggles against Naafiri with only a 44.4% win rate. Naafiri has the advantage in this matchup. Anivia players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Naafiri's lead.

How do I play Anivia against Naafiri?

When playing Anivia against Naafiri, play cautiously and avoid Naafiri's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Naafiri has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.