- Win Rate
- 48.3%
- Pick Rate
- 1.1%
- Ban Rate
- 6.6%
Naafiri Jungle Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 1,425
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 14, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Naafiri counters in League of Legends patch 26.20 are Kayn, Sejuani, MasterYi, Warwick, MonkeyKing. The best Naafiri counter is Kayn, with Naafiri having only a 35.56% win rate in this matchup. Secondary patch 26.20 Naafiri counter choices are Amumu, Viego, Shyvana, Rammus, Briar. Below are the top Naafiri counters and matchups alongside their win rates.
- Hardest counter
- Kaynwins 65.2%
- Biggest lane bully
- Briar+580 gold at 15
- Jungle lanes won at 15
- 53.4%
Who Counters Naafiri Jungle (Patch 26.20)
18 lane opponents · 814 gamesThe hardest Jungle matchup for Naafiri is Kayn, who wins 65.2% of their games against Naafiri. Briar is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 580 gold ahead of Naafiri on average. Across the 18 matchups with lane data, Naafiri is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 2 and clearly behind against 1.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kayn | 65.2% | −144 | −2.1 | −108 | Counter | 89 |
 Master Yi | 59.6% | +256 | +3.3 | +310 | Leans their way | 52 |
 Warwick | 59.2% | −99 | −7.9 | −3 | Leans their way | 49 |
 Wukong | 58.5% | +49 | +6.5 | +325 | Leans their way | 41 |
 Shyvana | 57.5% | −317 | +2.1 | +92 | Leans their way | 40 |
 Viego | 53.4% | −36 | −3.3 | −68 | Leans their way | 58 |
 Briar | 52.6% | +580 | −3.9 | +85 | Leans their wayWins lane | 57 |
 Lillia | 55.3% | +25 | +12.8 | +518 | Leans their way | 38 |
 Kha'Zix | 52.2% | +180 | +0.3 | +122 | Leans their way | 46 |
 Cho'Gath | 52.4% | −357 | −1.9 | −78 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 42 |
 Lee Sin | 50.0% | +201 | −6.0 | +84 | Even | 56 |
 Graves | 51.2% | −125 | +5.9 | +159 | Even | 41 |
 Diana | 50.0% | +166 | +9.7 | +338 | Even | 30 |
 Ekko | 48.5% | +127 | −1.5 | −30 | Even | 33 |
 Sylas | 45.7% | −310 | −4.5 | +3 | Leans your way | 35 |
 Nocturne | 45.5% | −319 | −1.0 | −223 | Leans your way | 33 |
 Vi | 41.2% | −575 | −10.1 | −508 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 34 |
 Shaco | 40.0% | −175 | −6.2 | +56 | Leans your way | 40 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Naafiri | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kayn | 65.2% | −144 | 89 |
| 2. Master Yi | 59.6% | +256 | 52 |
| 3. Warwick | 59.2% | −99 | 49 |
| 4. Wukong | 58.5% | +49 | 41 |
| 5. Shyvana | 57.5% | −317 | 40 |
Naafiri Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Naafiri's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Jungle opponents. Right of the line, Naafiri is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Naafiri counters are Kayn. These champions either out-trade Naafiri in lane, have abilities that negate Naafiri's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Kayn in particular exploits Naafiri's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Naafiri involves understanding Naafiri's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Naafiri when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Naafiri in team fights before Naafiri can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Naafiri to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Naafiri's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Naafiri - Game Phase Strategy
Naafiri may look for extended trades. Avoid long fights and kite with slows. Short trades favor you against sustained damage.
Naafiri becomes increasingly tanky mid game. Focus on kiting and percent health damage. Avoid fighting in choke points.
Naafiri is very durable late game. Use armor penetration or anti-tank items. Focus squishier targets first if Naafiri is too tanky.
Tips for Playing Against Naafiri
- Pick Kayn or similar champions with kits that exploit Naafiri's weaknesses
- Build Plated Steelcaps or Seeker's Armguard early to reduce Naafiri's damage in lane
- Track Naafiri's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Naafiri's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Naafiri during vulnerable windows
- Group with teammates to deny Naafiri solo picks
- Place control wards in flanking positions to spot Naafiri's engages
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Naafiri Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20
Who counters Naafiri?
In the Jungle lane this patch, the strongest counters to Naafiri are Kayn (65.2% over 89 games).
What is Naafiri's hardest matchup?
Kayn. Naafiri wins only 34.8% of 89 lane games against Kayn and sits at +144 gold at 15 minutes.
Who beats Naafiri in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Naafiri's toughest lanes are Briar (+580 gold ahead).
Is Naafiri a lane bully?
Yes. Naafiri Jungle averages 93 more gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 53% of games.