Ezreal - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.4%
Pick Rate
5.3%

Ezrealvs Naafiri

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ezreal vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ezreal wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Naafiri based on 5 games. Ezreal holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ezreal build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ezreal vs Naafiri matchup.

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Ezreal Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ezreal 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.

Compare against an opponent
Ezreal - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Ezreal
60.0% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Ezreal matchup - 40.0% win rate
Naafiri
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Ezreal vs Naafiri Matchup?

Ezreal wins the Ezreal vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Ezreal
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
4.7
CS / min
5.9
768
DMG / min
689
11,933
Gold / game
13,414
247
Heal / min
256
327
DMG Mitigated / min
486
0.1
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Ezreal vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Ezreal vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ezreal wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Naafiri's 40.0%, giving Ezreal a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Ezreal 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 Ezreal leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ezreal 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.

Ezreal vs Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Ezreal in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.7Ezreal
5.9Naafiri
Naafiri significantly out-farms Ezreal by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Naafiri a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ezreal players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
768Ezreal
689Naafiri
Ezreal deals 78 more champion damage per minute than Naafiri. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Naafiri choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ezreal's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,933Ezreal
13,414Naafiri
Naafiri generates a commanding 1,481 more gold per game than Ezreal. This substantial economic advantage means Naafiri consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ezreal should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Ezreal
0.1Naafiri
Both Ezreal and Naafiri provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
574Ezreal
742Naafiri
Naafiri vastly out-sustains Ezreal, healing and mitigating 168 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Naafiri can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ezreal is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ezreal, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ezreal Build Against Naafiri

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Ezreal needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ezreal against Naafiri are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Ezreal 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 Ezreal vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ezreal
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ezreal early game win rateEzreal50.0%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri50.0%
Late Game
Ezreal
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ezreal late game win rateEzreal66.7%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ezreal and Naafiri, with Ezreal 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.

Ezreal is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Naafiri. Extended games heavily favor Ezreal, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ezreal 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 Ezreal Runes Against Naafiri

Domination rune tree - Ezreal primary runes vs NaafiriDomination
Dark Harvest - best Ezreal rune vs NaafiriSudden Impact - best Ezreal rune vs NaafiriGrisly Mementos - best Ezreal rune vs NaafiriUltimate Hunter - best Ezreal rune vs Naafiri
Precision rune tree - Ezreal secondary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Triumph - best Ezreal rune vs NaafiriCoup de Grace - best Ezreal rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

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


Ezreal matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Ezreal'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 Ezreal build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ezreal matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.54%9646.796212,87350.2%41.9%
47.20%7146.794213,05748.3%46.4%
44.74%6376.693213,06647.9%42.5%
48.18%5486.797212,85151.5%45.1%
45.34%5366.492612,69847.1%44.0%
41.54%4676.797013,13750.3%36.3%
45.68%4056.899513,46046.6%45.0%
47.02%2856.697413,25053.8%41.2%
47.60%2506.896512,71448.3%46.9%
40.69%2316.398812,68041.8%39.7%
51.57%2236.693313,02254.7%48.7%
43.69%2226.597112,94747.3%40.2%
45.71%2106.487412,98452.9%40.8%
49.75%2016.798412,68352.5%47.0%
47.49%1796.795413,31645.3%49.0%
48.84%1726.91,00113,55453.3%45.3%
45.40%1636.795213,52144.4%46.0%
49.07%1616.896413,22456.3%43.3%
44.94%1587.098513,56446.0%44.2%
47.30%1486.898713,23550.0%45.4%
47.15%1237.21,03114,06350.9%44.3%
49.38%816.796213,44454.8%46.0%
50.00%806.391312,50650.0%50.0%
43.75%806.694513,86650.0%40.7%
34.78%696.190512,29837.9%32.5%
41.79%676.792312,77035.5%47.2%
55.74%616.697713,02752.2%57.9%
52.54%596.71,01413,50045.8%57.1%
39.66%585.689012,25548.1%32.3%
49.09%556.691013,07640.9%54.5%
50.00%547.094011,31961.8%30.0%
40.00%506.394812,21852.2%29.6%
57.14%496.61,04114,11961.1%54.8%
38.46%396.91,02313,52835.3%40.9%
44.74%386.584112,29631.3%54.5%
40.54%377.094413,19846.7%36.4%
45.95%376.779811,94750.0%42.1%
61.76%347.01,11014,40466.7%57.9%
34.38%326.888312,36030.8%36.8%
35.71%286.297113,69237.5%35.0%
45.83%246.71,00711,31843.8%50.0%
45.83%246.71,00310,51853.3%33.3%
56.52%236.31,19313,74060.0%53.9%
27.27%226.080510,38515.4%44.4%
26.32%196.683112,47622.2%30.0%
42.11%196.41,15611,93750.0%28.6%
36.84%196.386011,27125.0%57.1%
47.37%196.995715,30857.1%41.7%
52.94%177.31,04313,97860.0%42.9%
41.18%175.785812,37160.0%33.3%
50.00%165.682812,86960.0%45.5%
20.00%156.71,00010,28620.0%20.0%
33.33%155.691511,61340.0%30.0%
50.00%146.91,36114,91833.3%62.5%
30.77%135.689911,95850.0%22.2%
46.15%136.990712,38050.0%44.4%
50.00%122.180010,41750.0%50.0%
50.00%125.582111,95750.0%50.0%
50.00%126.599013,08260.0%42.9%
18.18%116.293712,83216.7%20.0%
50.00%105.41,05513,95450.0%50.0%
30.00%105.987111,71620.0%40.0%
44.44%96.798912,45333.3%66.7%
33.33%95.984813,5980.0%42.9%
33.33%95.586910,82520.0%50.0%
37.50%86.08378,86633.3%50.0%
37.50%86.31,23413,62733.3%40.0%
25.00%86.68769,99528.6%0.0%
50.00%85.895712,21650.0%50.0%
14.29%75.11,00512,3250.0%20.0%
42.86%74.18079,94750.0%33.3%
57.14%77.47779,51650.0%66.7%
71.43%76.692511,378100.0%60.0%
71.43%72.11,15515,16050.0%80.0%
57.14%76.584210,84866.7%50.0%
66.67%66.594412,28750.0%75.0%
66.67%65.71,14414,42950.0%75.0%
66.67%62.35938,44766.7%66.7%
83.33%62.61,01511,975100.0%50.0%
33.33%61.885612,75950.0%25.0%
16.67%64.61,21614,196100.0%0.0%
66.67%67.01,1479,13360.0%100.0%
33.33%66.51,07512,3890.0%100.0%
33.33%66.892412,39333.3%33.3%
60.00%56.67418,94850.0%100.0%
60.00%54.776811,93350.0%66.7%
40.00%55.71,22113,5100.0%66.7%
40.00%56.41,11313,9360.0%50.0%
40.00%55.783611,310100.0%25.0%

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Ezreal vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ezreal do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Ezreal wins the Ezreal vs Naafiri matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Naafiri's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ezreal do against Naafiri in the early game?

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

How does Ezreal do against Naafiri in the late game?

In the late game, Ezreal takes over the Ezreal vs Naafiri matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Ezreal scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ezreal vs Naafiri matchup?

Ezreal wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ezreal is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Ezreal build against Naafiri?

The best Ezreal build against Naafiri includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame 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 Ezreal runes against Naafiri?

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

Does Ezreal counter Naafiri?

Yes, Ezreal has a favorable matchup against Naafiri with a 60.0% win rate. Ezreal strongly counters Naafiri in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Ezreal against Naafiri?

When playing Ezreal 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.