Lee Sin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Lee Sinvs Naafiri

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lee Sin vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Lee Sin wins with a 53.5% win rate (+7.0%) over Naafiri based on 43 games. Naafiri wins the early laning phase while Lee Sin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Lee Sin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lee Sin vs Naafiri matchup.

Lee Sin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lee Sin 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 - 53.5% win rateNaafiri(53.5%)
Lee Sin - 53.5% win rate in this matchup
Lee Sin
53.5% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Lee Sin matchup - 46.5% win rate
Naafiri
46.5% WR

Who Wins the Lee Sin vs Naafiri Matchup?

Lee Sin wins the Lee Sin vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Lee Sin
Matches: 43
53.5%
Win Rate
46.5%
1.0
CS / min
1.3
662
DMG / min
774
13,614
Gold / game
14,493
501
Heal / min
434
1,177
DMG Mitigated / min
705
0.8
CC / min
0.3
35.7%
Early Game WR
64.3%
62.1%
Late Game WR
37.9%

Lee Sin vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Lee Sin vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 43 recent matches analyzed, Lee Sin wins with a 53.5% win rate compared to Naafiri's 46.5%, giving Lee Sin a 7.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Lee Sin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri needs to press advantages before Lee Sin reaches their power spikes, while Lee Sin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Lee Sin leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lee Sin 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.

Lee Sin vs Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Lee Sin in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Lee Sin
1.3Naafiri
Naafiri edges out Lee Sin by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Naafiri.
Damage
662Lee Sin
774Naafiri
Naafiri heavily out-damages Lee Sin by 112 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lee Sin 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
13,614Lee Sin
14,493Naafiri
Naafiri generates a commanding 879 more gold per game than Lee Sin. This substantial economic advantage means Naafiri consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lee Sin should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Lee Sin
0.3Naafiri
Lee Sin provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Naafiri, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Lee Sin coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,677Lee Sin
1,140Naafiri
Lee Sin vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 538 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Lee Sin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Naafiri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Naafiri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Lee Sin Build Against Naafiri

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Lee Sin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lee Sin against Naafiri are Eclipse, Sundered Sky and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Lee Sin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 83.3% win rate across 6 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 Lee Sin vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Lee Sin early game win rateLee Sin35.7%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri64.3%
Late Game
Lee Sin
62.1%
+24.1% advantage
Lee Sin late game win rateLee Sin62.1%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri37.9%

Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.3% win rate — a 28.6 percentage point lead over Lee Sin. This lopsided early game means Naafiri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Lee Sin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.1% win rate — 24.1 points above Naafiri. Extended games heavily favor Lee Sin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Naafiri must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Lee Sin reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Lee Sin survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Lee Sin Runes Against Naafiri

Precision rune tree - Lee Sin primary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Conqueror - best Lee Sin rune vs NaafiriTriumph - best Lee Sin rune vs NaafiriLegend: Alacrity - best Lee Sin rune vs NaafiriCoup de Grace - best Lee Sin rune vs Naafiri
Inspiration rune tree - Lee Sin secondary runes vs NaafiriInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Lee Sin rune vs NaafiriMagical Footwear - best Lee Sin rune vs Naafiri
64.7% WR

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


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

Lee Sin 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
42.86%1680.966312,14243.5%42.1%
50.96%1570.962912,60750.6%51.3%
55.24%1430.866912,69859.7%51.9%
45.38%1300.966712,37542.9%47.8%
51.33%1130.963913,39043.1%58.1%
42.86%1050.869813,00751.2%37.1%
44.66%1030.864011,98647.1%42.3%
52.87%870.871713,00455.0%51.1%
38.89%720.865812,82750.0%28.9%
40.00%700.873012,91739.3%40.5%
50.75%670.972212,50746.4%53.9%
50.00%640.865212,14045.7%55.2%
51.67%600.968913,25548.0%54.3%
64.41%590.971112,97855.6%71.9%
49.12%570.968411,25640.0%56.3%
31.58%571.062011,60931.4%31.8%
52.73%550.865911,94556.3%47.8%
47.27%550.865711,93448.4%45.8%
42.59%540.962712,91644.0%41.4%
39.58%480.866112,53452.4%29.6%
51.06%470.876213,09447.6%53.9%
45.65%461.070913,32456.3%40.0%
57.78%450.870112,82466.7%47.6%
44.44%451.067712,57348.0%40.0%
57.78%451.366812,80652.2%63.6%
53.49%431.066213,61435.7%62.1%
64.29%421.474412,69573.7%56.5%
64.29%420.968013,18684.2%47.8%
44.74%380.869713,20935.3%52.4%
52.63%380.964013,08446.1%56.0%
51.43%351.075213,38652.9%50.0%
48.48%331.367213,10056.3%41.2%
48.39%310.972312,80430.8%61.1%
58.62%290.867412,86277.8%50.0%
34.48%291.271213,10740.0%31.6%
40.74%270.969311,94940.0%41.7%
50.00%260.861310,63244.4%62.5%
45.83%241.362413,68841.7%50.0%
50.00%220.966811,79835.7%75.0%
38.10%210.761312,7510.0%50.0%
42.86%210.863112,80644.4%41.7%
52.38%210.959913,07740.0%56.3%
45.00%201.876613,09325.0%58.3%
40.00%201.967813,04037.5%41.7%
45.00%201.979212,96337.5%50.0%
57.89%190.760211,10058.3%57.1%
36.84%191.067513,03171.4%16.7%
57.89%191.361613,09957.1%58.3%
52.94%171.068713,24575.0%46.1%
58.82%171.577913,87462.5%55.6%
43.75%160.881412,71950.0%37.5%
40.00%150.870411,97260.0%30.0%
60.00%150.765811,29255.6%66.7%
20.00%154.570512,49014.3%25.0%
40.00%150.972112,63942.9%37.5%
50.00%141.05299,57433.3%80.0%
30.77%130.967914,18240.0%25.0%
50.00%121.057712,47140.0%57.1%
16.67%121.166613,9410.0%22.2%
16.67%122.75579,52412.5%25.0%
36.36%111.761112,30140.0%33.3%
18.18%112.469811,91620.0%16.7%
36.36%110.961611,50328.6%50.0%
70.00%102.078211,978100.0%57.1%
44.44%93.494913,74466.7%33.3%
33.33%90.762712,64233.3%33.3%
77.78%90.868012,91985.7%50.0%
62.50%81.471412,267100.0%40.0%
37.50%81.558912,003100.0%16.7%
75.00%80.954811,43075.0%75.0%
37.50%81.566713,7220.0%50.0%
16.67%61.077310,8830.0%50.0%
100.00%51.01,09017,221100.0%100.0%
0.00%53.391612,7900.0%0.0%
40.00%53.475810,28233.3%50.0%

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Lee Sin vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lee Sin do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Lee Sin wins the Lee Sin vs Naafiri matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to Naafiri's 46.5%, a 7.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 43 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Lee Sin do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Lee Sin with a 64.3% win rate versus 35.7%. Naafiri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lee Sin do against Naafiri in the late game?

In the late game, Lee Sin takes over the Lee Sin vs Naafiri matchup with a 62.1% win rate compared to 37.9%. Lee Sin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lee Sin vs Naafiri matchup?

Lee Sin wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 53.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.0 percentage point advantage means Lee Sin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 43 games analyzed.

What is the best Lee Sin build against Naafiri?

The best Lee Sin build against Naafiri includes Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 83.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lee Sin runes against Naafiri?

The best Lee Sin runes against Naafiri use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 64.7% win rate in the Lee Sin vs Naafiri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lee Sin counter Naafiri?

Yes, Lee Sin has a favorable matchup against Naafiri with a 53.5% win rate. Lee Sin strongly counters Naafiri in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Lee Sin against Naafiri?

When playing Lee Sin against Naafiri, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Naafiri. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.