Ezreal - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.5%
Pick Rate
5.7%

Ezrealvs Naafiri

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ezreal vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Naafiri wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Ezreal based on 7 games. Naafiri 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.

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
Naafiri - 14.3% win rateNaafiri(14.3%)
Ezreal - 14.3% win rate in this matchup
Ezreal
14.3% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Ezreal matchup - 85.7% win rate
Naafiri
85.7% WR

Who Wins the Ezreal vs Naafiri Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Ezreal vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 7
14.3%
Win Rate
85.7%
6.2
CS / min
7.1
599
DMG / min
1,044
10,578
Gold / game
15,209
217
Heal / min
212
389
DMG Mitigated / min
624
0.1
CC / min
0.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Ezreal vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Ezreal vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Ezreal's 14.3%, giving Naafiri a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Naafiri dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ezreal players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Naafiri leads by 445 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ezreal 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.

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 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Naafiri holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.2Ezreal
7.1Naafiri
Naafiri significantly out-farms Ezreal by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 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
599Ezreal
1,044Naafiri
Naafiri heavily out-damages Ezreal by 445 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ezreal 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
10,578Ezreal
15,209Naafiri
Naafiri generates a commanding 4,631 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 (0.0s/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
606Ezreal
837Naafiri
Naafiri vastly out-sustains Ezreal, healing and mitigating 231 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

Gunmetal Greaves 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 Serylda's Grudge, Spear of Shojin and Trinity Force. This combination gives Ezreal an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. 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
Naafiri
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ezreal early game win rateEzreal0.0%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri100.0%
Late Game
Naafiri
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ezreal late game win rateEzreal33.3%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri66.7%

Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Ezreal. This lopsided early game means Naafiri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

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

Best Ezreal Runes Against Naafiri

Precision rune tree - Ezreal primary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Press the Attack - best Ezreal rune vs NaafiriPresence of Mind - best Ezreal rune vs NaafiriLegend: Bloodline - best Ezreal rune vs NaafiriCoup de Grace - best Ezreal rune vs Naafiri
Inspiration rune tree - Ezreal secondary runes vs NaafiriInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Ezreal rune vs NaafiriMagical Footwear - best Ezreal rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

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


Ezreal matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.68%6066.897013,57954.2%44.8%
44.86%4866.898713,36348.5%41.6%
45.12%4416.797813,22247.5%43.0%
42.75%4006.898812,95744.1%41.3%
45.04%3936.496513,38251.5%40.2%
48.28%3196.91,02613,90158.0%40.9%
53.26%2916.71,02513,57362.0%46.3%
51.67%2097.097413,56659.0%45.0%
47.29%2036.797713,46151.1%44.0%
44.03%1596.598113,14743.2%44.7%
45.70%1516.51,00113,71740.6%49.4%
46.38%1387.094213,46657.6%38.0%
50.00%1386.998713,33347.6%52.0%
46.72%1376.599714,12352.4%41.9%
45.52%1346.896013,64548.3%43.4%
53.60%1256.598113,11258.7%48.4%
50.88%1146.61,04412,95458.5%44.3%
52.29%1096.798013,48360.9%46.0%
43.96%917.099313,08445.6%42.2%
53.16%796.897714,07251.9%53.9%
43.04%796.993712,94060.0%25.6%
55.13%786.81,00214,02459.4%52.2%
43.84%736.61,00914,14541.4%45.5%
50.00%566.41,02412,33952.0%48.4%
42.59%546.996412,98339.3%46.1%
42.59%546.81,02113,54461.9%30.3%
48.15%546.588812,52353.9%42.9%
47.62%426.991111,23148.0%47.1%
38.46%396.299413,71044.4%33.3%
47.22%366.797313,96560.0%38.1%
51.52%336.494812,19355.0%46.1%
45.45%336.81,08913,87056.3%35.3%
40.74%276.71,14015,69040.0%41.2%
42.31%266.498413,93833.3%50.0%
39.13%236.790512,71140.0%38.5%
36.36%226.71,08612,51533.3%38.5%
52.38%217.11,11213,79545.5%60.0%
38.89%186.398111,63950.0%25.0%
13.33%156.199612,6930.0%18.2%
35.71%147.389412,26433.3%40.0%
50.00%147.31,04014,35316.7%75.0%
38.46%136.390514,53460.0%25.0%
41.67%126.384511,53316.7%66.7%
45.45%116.31,08811,87733.3%50.0%
45.45%116.290611,88920.0%66.7%
50.00%105.882812,53550.0%50.0%
44.44%96.41,05415,21650.0%42.9%
25.00%86.278811,6820.0%40.0%
37.50%85.81,08813,8940.0%60.0%
37.50%85.596912,77750.0%33.3%
28.57%76.81,15512,91620.0%50.0%
28.57%76.48629,82440.0%0.0%
14.29%76.259910,5780.0%33.3%
71.43%75.081212,01266.7%75.0%
71.43%76.41,18213,53550.0%80.0%
28.57%75.51,05614,12640.0%0.0%
33.33%66.81,16416,1190.0%40.0%
33.33%65.796913,1450.0%50.0%
33.33%67.11,10114,38050.0%25.0%
33.33%67.31,23415,36450.0%25.0%
33.33%66.190112,4080.0%66.7%
40.00%52.576012,01266.7%0.0%
40.00%56.81,29515,5170.0%40.0%
40.00%56.01,11314,85033.3%50.0%
20.00%57.21,01813,9010.0%25.0%
40.00%57.11,02311,85250.0%33.3%
40.00%56.784814,325100.0%25.0%
60.00%57.486610,95766.7%50.0%
80.00%56.81,04114,12650.0%100.0%

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Ezreal vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ezreal do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Ezreal vs Naafiri matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Ezreal's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ezreal do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Ezreal with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Naafiri 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, Naafiri takes over the Ezreal vs Naafiri matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ezreal vs Naafiri matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Ezreal with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 71.4 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Ezreal build against Naafiri?

The best Ezreal build against Naafiri includes Serylda's Grudge, Spear of Shojin, Trinity Force with Gunmetal Greaves. 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 Precision primary tree with Inspiration 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?

No, Ezreal struggles against Naafiri with only a 14.3% win rate. Naafiri has the advantage in this matchup. Ezreal players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Naafiri's lead.

How do I play Ezreal against Naafiri?

When playing Ezreal 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.