Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.3%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Azirvs Naafiri

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Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
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Azir vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Azir wins with a 69.2% win rate (+38.5%) over Naafiri based on 13 games. Azir holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Naafiri matchup.

Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir 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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Naafiri - 69.2% win rateNaafiri(69.2%)
Azir - 69.2% win rate in this matchup
Azir
69.2% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Azir matchup - 30.8% win rate
Naafiri
30.8% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Naafiri Matchup?

Azir wins the Azir vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Azir
Matches: 13
69.2%
Win Rate
30.8%
6.3
CS / min
6.2
954
DMG / min
701
13,556
Gold / game
13,510
95
Heal / min
209
584
DMG Mitigated / min
606
0.4
CC / min
0.1
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Azir vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Azir wins with a 69.2% win rate compared to Naafiri's 30.8%, giving Azir a 38.5 percentage point advantage. Azir dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Naafiri players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Azir leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Azir players can confidently pick into Naafiri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Naafiri away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Azir wins the laning phase against Naafiri in League of Legends

Azir is favored during the laning phase against Naafiri, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Azir holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Azir
6.2Naafiri
Azir and Naafiri farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
954Azir
701Naafiri
Azir heavily out-damages Naafiri by 252 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Naafiri should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Azir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,556Azir
13,510Naafiri
Azir and Naafiri generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 46 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Azir
0.1Naafiri
Azir provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Naafiri, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Azir coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
679Azir
815Naafiri
Naafiri heals and mitigates 136 more damage per minute than Azir, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Naafiri to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Azir.

Best Azir Build Against Naafiri

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Naafiri are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Naafiri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir60.0%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri40.0%
Late Game
Azir
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir75.0%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri25.0%

Azir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Naafiri. This lopsided early game means Azir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Azir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Naafiri. Extended games heavily favor Azir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Azir holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Naafiri players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Azir Runes Against Naafiri

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs NaafiriPresence of Mind - best Azir rune vs NaafiriLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs NaafiriCut Down - best Azir rune vs Naafiri
Sorcery rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs NaafiriSorcery
Scorch - best Azir rune vs NaafiriManaflow Band - best Azir rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Azir to press their advantage against Naafiri, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Azir'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 Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.44%547.195512,84230.4%54.8%
47.17%537.192312,53728.6%59.4%
54.05%377.086712,26457.9%50.0%
44.44%367.582012,69841.2%47.4%
51.61%316.91,07811,92960.0%43.8%
48.39%316.872212,32870.0%38.1%
33.33%307.076712,35345.5%26.3%
37.93%296.893612,10030.0%42.1%
60.71%287.285712,01064.3%57.1%
37.04%277.273811,31621.4%53.9%
48.15%277.388212,37542.9%53.9%
66.67%247.389211,55857.1%80.0%
33.33%246.379511,12623.1%45.5%
47.62%217.192511,89338.5%62.5%
42.86%216.990813,49720.0%50.0%
52.38%217.391112,02037.5%61.5%
52.38%216.61,00111,61327.3%80.0%
33.33%217.080711,55830.0%36.4%
60.00%207.588813,17757.1%61.5%
31.58%197.51,14012,56428.6%33.3%
44.44%187.877210,18741.7%50.0%
44.44%187.495910,88544.4%44.4%
26.67%157.31,20112,59442.9%12.5%
26.67%156.585511,05322.2%33.3%
46.67%157.076211,01250.0%40.0%
42.86%147.05789,59145.5%33.3%
57.14%147.877910,07150.0%75.0%
50.00%146.71,04912,83657.1%42.9%
50.00%147.889012,80542.9%57.1%
69.23%136.395413,55660.0%75.0%
23.08%136.86968,40720.0%33.3%
69.23%137.485112,618100.0%50.0%
83.33%127.082813,39866.7%100.0%
58.33%126.875310,08157.1%60.0%
63.64%117.078313,1410.0%70.0%
60.00%106.876711,63850.0%75.0%
50.00%107.21,00214,6750.0%62.5%
33.33%97.11,11113,03725.0%40.0%
55.56%97.783812,88680.0%25.0%
62.50%87.597113,44833.3%80.0%
62.50%88.01,01314,343100.0%40.0%
25.00%86.780710,1910.0%100.0%
62.50%87.81,54315,47466.7%60.0%
50.00%87.098611,80550.0%50.0%
33.33%66.61,00414,2980.0%40.0%
83.33%67.81,12113,12575.0%100.0%
60.00%57.384211,634100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.685612,01650.0%66.7%
20.00%57.398313,8450.0%33.3%
40.00%56.41,0558,7200.0%66.7%

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Azir vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Azir wins the Azir vs Naafiri matchup with a 69.2% win rate compared to Naafiri's 30.8%, a 38.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Azir do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Naafiri with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Azir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Naafiri in the late game?

In the late game, Azir takes over the Azir vs Naafiri matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Naafiri matchup?

Azir wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 69.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 38.5 percentage point advantage means Azir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Naafiri?

The best Azir build against Naafiri includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Naafiri?

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

Does Azir counter Naafiri?

Yes, Azir has a favorable matchup against Naafiri with a 69.2% win rate. Azir strongly counters Naafiri in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Azir against Naafiri?

When playing Azir against Naafiri, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.