Naafirivs Akali
Naafiri vs Akali is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Akali wins with a 51.4% win rate (+2.7%) over Naafiri based on 111 games. Akali wins the early laning phase while Naafiri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Naafiri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Naafiri vs Akali matchup.
Naafiri Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Naafiri 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.
Who Wins the Naafiri vs Akali Matchup?
Naafiri vs Akali Matchup Summary
The Naafiri vs Akali matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 111 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 51.4% win rate compared to Naafiri's 48.6%, giving Akali a 2.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Akali controls the early laning stage, but Naafiri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Akali needs to press advantages before Naafiri reaches their power spikes, while Naafiri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Akali leads by 0.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Akali is slightly favored, Naafiri can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Akali's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Naafiri vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown
Naafiri is favored during the laning phase against Akali, 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.
Best Naafiri Build Against Akali
Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Naafiri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Naafiri against Akali are Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Naafiri an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Naafiri vs Akali matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Naafiri43.2%
Akali56.8%Naafiri52.2%Akali47.8%Akali dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.8% win rate — a 13.6 percentage point lead over Naafiri. This lopsided early game means Akali can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Naafiri takes over with a 52.2% win rate, leading Akali by 4.5 percentage points. Naafiri scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Akali must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Naafiri reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Naafiri 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 Naafiri Runes Against Akali
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Naafiri maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Akali.
Naafiri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Naafiri'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 Naafiri build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.12% | 178 | 3.4 | 793 | 12,181 | 47.7% | 54.4% | |
| 49.41% | 170 | 1.1 | 738 | 12,679 | 57.5% | 43.3% | |
| 60.14% | 148 | 6.3 | 912 | 12,156 | 59.7% | 60.5% | |
| 44.20% | 138 | 1.2 | 693 | 12,380 | 48.5% | 40.0% | |
| 45.52% | 134 | 6.2 | 954 | 12,909 | 50.0% | 41.4% | |
| 42.11% | 133 | 1.2 | 738 | 13,044 | 42.3% | 42.0% | |
| 41.67% | 132 | 5.6 | 845 | 12,301 | 34.6% | 46.3% | |
| 46.56% | 131 | 6.1 | 854 | 12,664 | 50.0% | 44.2% | |
| 51.20% | 125 | 4.0 | 844 | 12,370 | 45.5% | 55.7% | |
| 55.74% | 122 | 1.2 | 728 | 12,954 | 52.6% | 58.5% | |
| 45.90% | 122 | 6.2 | 943 | 13,047 | 37.5% | 51.4% | |
| 46.61% | 118 | 1.3 | 751 | 13,289 | 47.3% | 46.0% | |
| 58.47% | 118 | 1.1 | 734 | 13,216 | 63.8% | 53.3% | |
| 47.79% | 113 | 5.2 | 856 | 12,423 | 51.1% | 45.5% | |
| 48.65% | 111 | 6.0 | 942 | 12,309 | 43.2% | 52.2% | |
| 60.38% | 106 | 6.1 | 850 | 12,662 | 55.6% | 63.9% | |
| 53.85% | 104 | 6.1 | 882 | 12,241 | 56.8% | 51.7% | |
| 52.00% | 100 | 6.3 | 929 | 12,690 | 58.5% | 47.5% | |
| 50.00% | 96 | 1.2 | 798 | 13,485 | 52.5% | 48.2% | |
| 53.68% | 95 | 4.4 | 1,041 | 13,148 | 61.0% | 48.1% | |
| 45.26% | 95 | 3.5 | 836 | 12,203 | 44.4% | 46.3% | |
| 48.39% | 93 | 1.2 | 761 | 13,397 | 47.4% | 49.1% | |
| 42.86% | 91 | 1.4 | 770 | 11,870 | 40.4% | 45.5% | |
| 49.40% | 83 | 1.3 | 670 | 11,521 | 53.3% | 44.7% | |
| 51.85% | 81 | 2.7 | 782 | 12,882 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 70 | 6.0 | 841 | 11,968 | 51.6% | 61.5% | |
| 46.38% | 69 | 6.2 | 1,023 | 12,777 | 59.3% | 38.1% | |
| 55.07% | 69 | 6.4 | 879 | 11,577 | 54.3% | 55.9% | |
| 53.85% | 65 | 6.5 | 878 | 12,011 | 63.6% | 43.8% | |
| 44.44% | 63 | 6.3 | 928 | 13,378 | 41.7% | 46.1% | |
| 55.00% | 60 | 5.8 | 902 | 12,875 | 52.2% | 56.8% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 1.3 | 832 | 13,943 | 60.7% | 43.3% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 5.1 | 834 | 13,317 | 45.8% | 63.6% | |
| 45.61% | 57 | 1.2 | 740 | 13,489 | 55.0% | 40.5% | |
| 50.91% | 55 | 6.4 | 951 | 11,481 | 48.6% | 55.0% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 2.4 | 846 | 13,414 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 46.30% | 54 | 6.0 | 1,054 | 13,521 | 54.5% | 40.6% | |
| 46.30% | 54 | 6.3 | 926 | 12,674 | 48.1% | 44.4% | |
| 59.26% | 54 | 6.1 | 847 | 12,146 | 60.0% | 58.6% | |
| 45.28% | 53 | 6.0 | 850 | 11,461 | 50.0% | 40.7% | |
| 30.19% | 53 | 1.0 | 736 | 12,707 | 30.8% | 29.6% | |
| 45.28% | 53 | 1.4 | 815 | 13,171 | 37.5% | 51.7% | |
| 49.06% | 53 | 1.1 | 692 | 12,259 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 54.00% | 50 | 6.6 | 957 | 12,463 | 61.9% | 48.3% | |
| 48.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 794 | 13,983 | 55.6% | 43.8% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 6.0 | 959 | 12,599 | 52.0% | 48.0% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 1.1 | 658 | 12,623 | 52.4% | 39.3% | |
| 45.83% | 48 | 1.1 | 752 | 11,652 | 37.5% | 54.2% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 1.4 | 699 | 13,182 | 56.0% | 52.2% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 3.6 | 801 | 11,580 | 65.4% | 45.0% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 6.2 | 969 | 12,683 | 63.2% | 53.9% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 6.3 | 1,046 | 14,261 | 84.2% | 38.5% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 2.8 | 806 | 12,492 | 60.9% | 47.6% | |
| 61.36% | 44 | 5.5 | 956 | 13,742 | 62.5% | 60.7% | |
| 39.53% | 43 | 4.8 | 772 | 12,661 | 23.8% | 54.5% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 6.3 | 844 | 12,331 | 61.9% | 52.4% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 2.1 | 899 | 14,847 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 1.1 | 708 | 11,955 | 50.0% | 52.6% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.1 | 811 | 13,384 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 6.1 | 891 | 11,874 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 6.2 | 851 | 11,692 | 56.3% | 42.9% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 1.6 | 732 | 12,296 | 68.4% | 47.1% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 6.1 | 865 | 12,255 | 46.1% | 30.4% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 4.1 | 954 | 13,384 | 60.0% | 55.0% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 3.3 | 892 | 13,146 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 5.8 | 891 | 13,547 | 63.6% | 60.9% | |
| 64.71% | 34 | 1.8 | 811 | 12,319 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 6.1 | 1,052 | 12,476 | 68.8% | 50.0% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 4.4 | 907 | 12,427 | 57.9% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 6.0 | 1,010 | 13,694 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.2 | 866 | 13,459 | 61.5% | 47.4% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 4.0 | 924 | 11,165 | 62.5% | 43.8% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 5.6 | 1,009 | 12,369 | 50.0% | 38.9% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 3.7 | 882 | 12,503 | 57.1% | 37.5% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 6.2 | 1,067 | 11,740 | 40.0% | 46.7% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 6.3 | 970 | 12,031 | 21.4% | 56.3% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.3 | 803 | 12,739 | 61.5% | 40.0% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 3.1 | 906 | 12,472 | 53.9% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.6 | 785 | 13,863 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 4.2 | 936 | 14,439 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 994 | 12,110 | 57.1% | 63.6% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 5.7 | 856 | 13,249 | 72.7% | 42.9% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.3 | 797 | 11,669 | 46.7% | 44.4% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 6.4 | 877 | 12,446 | 80.0% | 61.5% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 4.9 | 1,142 | 12,151 | 64.3% | 44.4% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 3.9 | 986 | 12,661 | 27.3% | 58.3% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.1 | 729 | 11,335 | 69.2% | 33.3% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 4.3 | 890 | 11,960 | 30.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 1.0 | 757 | 13,074 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 6.8 | 963 | 12,269 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.1 | 890 | 12,398 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 6.9 | 933 | 11,523 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 4.7 | 1,012 | 14,112 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 1.1 | 826 | 13,126 | 55.6% | 77.8% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 5.3 | 853 | 12,985 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.3 | 875 | 11,165 | 53.9% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 3.5 | 858 | 13,074 | 54.5% | 57.1% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.1 | 901 | 11,917 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.0 | 909 | 13,207 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.1 | 849 | 13,074 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.6 | 925 | 12,778 | 20.0% | 63.6% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 3.6 | 935 | 11,490 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 705 | 11,537 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 3.6 | 812 | 12,271 | 14.3% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.2 | 1,054 | 11,870 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.5 | 699 | 10,568 | 42.9% | 83.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.1 | 1,081 | 14,261 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.8 | 1,030 | 13,319 | 83.3% | 57.1% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 4.5 | 1,056 | 14,394 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.0 | 1,027 | 13,755 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.4 | 870 | 13,928 | 42.9% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.9 | 1,000 | 11,599 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 5.3 | 745 | 11,844 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.6 | 964 | 11,748 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.8 | 1,112 | 11,939 | 16.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 792 | 11,901 | 20.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.0 | 918 | 12,883 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.5 | 1,308 | 14,466 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.8 | 761 | 12,834 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.3 | 827 | 9,840 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 4.4 | 933 | 12,500 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.4 | 850 | 11,837 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.6 | 1,029 | 10,930 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 1,002 | 13,156 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 728 | 13,047 | 16.7% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.8 | 670 | 14,373 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.0 | 703 | 10,820 | 57.1% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.7 | 1,079 | 13,012 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.4 | 991 | 11,883 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.8 | 1,019 | 15,211 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.3 | 619 | 11,072 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 3.4 | 736 | 11,980 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 897 | 13,324 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,092 | 11,154 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 723 | 10,668 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 818 | 13,800 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,156 | 12,895 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 926 | 13,664 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 689 | 13,414 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 1,033 | 14,200 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 521 | 9,485 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
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Naafiri vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Naafiri do against Akali in League of Legends?
Akali wins the Naafiri vs Akali matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to Naafiri's 48.6%, a 2.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 111 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Naafiri do against Akali in the early game?
In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Naafiri with a 56.8% win rate versus 43.2%. Akali players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Naafiri do against Akali in the late game?
In the late game, Naafiri takes over the Naafiri vs Akali matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to 47.8%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Naafiri vs Akali matchup?
Akali wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 51.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 2.7 percentage point advantage means Akali is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 111 games analyzed.
What is the best Naafiri build against Akali?
The best Naafiri build against Akali includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris, Serylda's Grudge with Immortal Path. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Naafiri runes against Akali?
The best Naafiri runes against Akali use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 58.3% win rate in the Naafiri vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Naafiri counter Akali?
No, Naafiri struggles against Akali with only a 48.6% win rate. Akali has the advantage in this matchup. Naafiri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Akali's lead.
How do I play Naafiri against Akali?
When playing Naafiri against Akali, play cautiously and avoid Akali's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Akali in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.