Naafiri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Naafirivs Aurora

CAssassinFighter
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Naafiri vs Aurora is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Naafiri wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Aurora based on 9 games. Aurora 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 Aurora matchup.

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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.

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Naafiri - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Naafiri
55.6% WR
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Aurora vs Naafiri matchup - 44.4% win rate
Aurora
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Naafiri vs Aurora Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Naafiri vs Aurora matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
5.3
CS / min
4.9
836
DMG / min
860
12,637
Gold / game
10,952
254
Heal / min
179
663
DMG Mitigated / min
412
0.1
CC / min
0.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Naafiri vs Aurora Matchup Summary

The Naafiri vs Aurora matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Aurora's 44.4%, giving Naafiri a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aurora controls the early laning stage, but Naafiri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aurora 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 Aurora leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri players can confidently pick into Aurora and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aurora away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Naafiri vs Aurora Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Aurora in League of Legends

Naafiri is favored during the laning phase against Aurora, 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
5.3Naafiri
4.9Aurora
Naafiri edges out Aurora by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Naafiri.
Damage
836Naafiri
860Aurora
Damage output is virtually even between Naafiri and Aurora, with only 24 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,637Naafiri
10,952Aurora
Naafiri generates a commanding 1,686 more gold per game than Aurora. This substantial economic advantage means Naafiri consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aurora should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Naafiri
0.3Aurora
Both Naafiri and Aurora provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
916Naafiri
591Aurora
Naafiri vastly out-sustains Aurora, healing and mitigating 325 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Naafiri can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurora is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurora, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Naafiri Build Against Aurora

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Aurora, providing the mobility and stats Naafiri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Naafiri against Aurora are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Naafiri an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Aurora. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Naafiri vs Aurora matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aurora
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri0.0%
Aurora early game win rateAurora100.0%
Late Game
Naafiri
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri71.4%
Aurora late game win rateAurora28.6%

Aurora dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Naafiri. This lopsided early game means Aurora 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 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Aurora. Extended games heavily favor Naafiri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Aurora 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 Aurora

Sorcery rune tree - Naafiri primary runes vs AuroraSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Naafiri rune vs AuroraManaflow Band - best Naafiri rune vs AuroraTranscendence - best Naafiri rune vs AuroraScorch - best Naafiri rune vs Aurora
Precision rune tree - Naafiri secondary runes vs AuroraPrecision
Cut Down - best Naafiri rune vs AuroraLegend: Haste - best Naafiri rune vs Aurora
100.0% WR

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


Naafiri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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.

Naafiri matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.44%721.275213,32148.0%42.5%
57.14%636.390112,29360.9%55.0%
58.00%503.291912,91666.7%51.7%
31.11%451.382113,05944.4%22.2%
52.27%441.172812,72052.4%52.2%
40.48%426.190612,50041.2%40.0%
41.46%411.577113,07843.8%40.0%
36.84%385.599611,87050.0%29.2%
52.78%363.471911,62557.9%47.1%
36.36%331.567012,02147.1%25.0%
57.58%331.282813,50878.6%42.1%
51.52%336.01,03312,23945.5%54.5%
40.00%305.980111,30353.3%26.7%
48.28%291.173613,19214.3%59.1%
50.00%286.092610,46442.9%57.1%
46.43%281.270011,67550.0%42.9%
51.85%271.270611,47630.8%71.4%
55.56%276.191811,17850.0%61.5%
57.69%261.172910,44258.8%55.6%
52.00%255.693212,38266.7%38.5%
60.00%256.31,04913,80360.0%60.0%
41.67%241.969511,37750.0%35.7%
29.17%241.36019,97420.0%44.4%
52.17%231.186813,83650.0%53.3%
60.87%233.275712,87275.0%53.3%
45.45%221.077011,67663.6%27.3%
47.62%211.382112,28660.0%36.4%
57.14%216.11,00512,19733.3%66.7%
52.38%216.279510,74966.7%41.7%
65.00%201.187413,44875.0%58.3%
35.00%206.18789,12333.3%37.5%
63.16%192.089713,52062.5%63.6%
55.56%185.881112,00450.0%58.3%
58.82%174.071012,36733.3%72.7%
58.82%172.079812,63462.5%55.6%
58.82%175.990410,35155.6%62.5%
52.94%171.374013,63866.7%50.0%
82.35%171.690813,92180.0%83.3%
70.59%176.385311,36370.0%71.4%
50.00%166.91,07012,96260.0%45.5%
25.00%161.468011,93850.0%21.4%
75.00%164.08259,33166.7%85.7%
43.75%165.580412,99050.0%40.0%
50.00%146.792312,39783.3%25.0%
57.14%146.386313,40850.0%58.3%
61.54%135.21,01712,66580.0%50.0%
46.15%132.187613,97040.0%50.0%
53.85%131.085113,07340.0%62.5%
61.54%131.784010,65471.4%50.0%
38.46%131.276713,15860.0%25.0%
41.67%125.976811,29150.0%37.5%
33.33%122.565912,01233.3%33.3%
41.67%126.189812,22966.7%16.7%
25.00%121.666111,10642.9%0.0%
33.33%125.895010,69820.0%42.9%
50.00%120.96439,28944.4%66.7%
54.55%115.883312,34766.7%50.0%
36.36%115.71,04611,85250.0%28.6%
72.73%112.971410,31660.0%83.3%
54.55%112.57419,92766.7%40.0%
40.00%100.987314,58950.0%37.5%
70.00%104.382211,41780.0%60.0%
40.00%105.974610,22440.0%40.0%
40.00%106.694511,76660.0%20.0%
50.00%101.584611,72033.3%75.0%
44.44%91.880513,6930.0%57.1%
55.56%96.11,00712,56650.0%60.0%
55.56%95.383612,6370.0%71.4%
50.00%86.41,10813,33733.3%60.0%
75.00%81.175412,94760.0%100.0%
37.50%85.997812,13425.0%50.0%
50.00%85.78019,78450.0%50.0%
75.00%81.175014,261100.0%71.4%
75.00%83.396611,98066.7%80.0%
25.00%81.884013,603100.0%14.3%
14.29%72.170211,24550.0%0.0%
57.14%74.599814,80350.0%66.7%
57.14%75.68479,14650.0%66.7%
42.86%76.182412,68350.0%40.0%
57.14%70.96617,29375.0%33.3%
57.14%73.766611,50366.7%50.0%
42.86%75.775310,95450.0%33.3%
14.29%72.086113,4640.0%20.0%
57.14%76.81,11415,001100.0%40.0%
50.00%64.31,15815,07050.0%50.0%
50.00%66.583510,69650.0%50.0%
66.67%61.177413,835100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.01,01112,9980.0%60.0%
33.33%63.16426,95650.0%0.0%
33.33%64.197016,4700.0%33.3%
50.00%61.86029,92550.0%50.0%
40.00%53.888310,19633.3%50.0%
40.00%54.71,14917,7990.0%40.0%
60.00%54.91,21714,53150.0%66.7%
60.00%56.875311,19350.0%66.7%
60.00%56.976811,82750.0%66.7%
40.00%57.579712,04350.0%33.3%

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Naafiri vs Aurora - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Naafiri do against Aurora in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Naafiri vs Aurora matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Aurora's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Naafiri do against Aurora in the early game?

In the early game, Aurora has the advantage against Naafiri with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Aurora players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Naafiri do against Aurora in the late game?

In the late game, Naafiri takes over the Naafiri vs Aurora matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Naafiri vs Aurora matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Aurora with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Naafiri build against Aurora?

The best Naafiri build against Aurora includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Aurora?

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

Does Naafiri counter Aurora?

Yes, Naafiri has a favorable matchup against Aurora with a 55.6% win rate. Naafiri strongly counters Aurora in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Naafiri against Aurora?

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