Naafiri, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
2.2%
Ban Rate
6.3%

Naafiri vs Fiddlesticks

Naafiri F TierAssassinFighter
Patch
26.20
Games
4,433
Lane
All Lanes
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 23, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Naafiri vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.20. Naafiri wins with a 54.4% win rate (+8.7%) over Fiddlesticks based on 46 games. Naafiri wins the early laning phase while Fiddlesticks scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Naafiri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Naafiri vs Fiddlesticks 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.

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Naafiri - 54.4% win rate in this matchup
Naafiri
54.4% WR
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Fiddlesticks vs Naafiri matchup - 45.6% win rate
Fiddlesticks
45.6% WR

Who Wins the Naafiri vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Naafiri vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 46
54.4%
Win Rate
45.6%
1.4
CS / min
1.2
741
DMG / min
672
12,915
Gold / game
11,760
400
Heal / min
511
632
DMG Mitigated / min
630
0.3
CC / min
1.5
63.6%
Early Game WR
36.4%
45.8%
Late Game WR
54.2%

Naafiri vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Naafiri vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 46 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 54.4% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 45.6%, giving Naafiri a 8.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Fiddlesticks outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri needs to press advantages before Fiddlesticks reaches their power spikes, while Fiddlesticks should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Fiddlesticks leads by 1.3s of CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri players can confidently pick into Fiddlesticks and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Fiddlesticks away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Very small sampleBased on 46 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Naafiri vs Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends

Naafiri is favored during the laning phase against Fiddlesticks, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Naafiri holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and gold lead at 15 minutes, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.4Naafiri
1.2Fiddlesticks
Naafiri and Fiddlesticks farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
741Naafiri
672Fiddlesticks
Naafiri deals 69 more champion damage per minute than Fiddlesticks. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Fiddlesticks choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Naafiri's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,915Naafiri
11,760Fiddlesticks
Naafiri generates a commanding 1,155 more gold per game than Fiddlesticks. This substantial economic advantage means Naafiri consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Fiddlesticks should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Naafiri
1.5Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks brings significantly more crowd control than Naafiri, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Fiddlesticks far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Naafiri should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Gold lead at 15 min
+394Naafiri
-394Fiddlesticks
Naafiri is ahead by 394 gold at 15 minutes on average, measured over 43 games.
Healing
400Naafiri
511Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heals 110 HP/min more than Naafiri. It helps Fiddlesticks recover between trades, but the gap is not large enough to justify an early anti-heal item.
Durability
632Naafiri
630Fiddlesticks
Naafiri and Fiddlesticks mitigate a similar amount of damage (1/min apart), so neither side can rely on out-tanking the other.

Naafiri vs Fiddlesticks at 15 Minutes

At 15 minutes Naafiri leads Fiddlesticks by 394 gold, 4.6 CS and 208 experience on average, with Naafiri at 3.0 kills and Fiddlesticks at 2.2 kills. Based on 43 games with a 15-minute timeline.

Gold difference
+394Naafiri
-394Fiddlesticks
CS difference
+4.6Naafiri
-4.6Fiddlesticks
XP difference
+208Naafiri
-208Fiddlesticks
Very small sampleBased on 43 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Best Naafiri Build Against Fiddlesticks

Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 4 of 31 Naafiri games against Fiddlesticks carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Naafiri's standard build instead.

Early Game vs Late Game

⚔
Early Game
Naafiri
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri63.6%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks36.4%
♕
Late Game
Fiddlesticks
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri45.8%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks54.2%

Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Fiddlesticks. This lopsided early game means Naafiri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Fiddlesticks is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.2% win rate — 8.3 points above Naafiri. Extended games heavily favor Fiddlesticks, 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 Fiddlesticks reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks

Precision rune tree - Naafiri primary runes vs FiddlesticksPrecision
Conqueror - best Naafiri rune vs FiddlesticksTriumph - best Naafiri rune vs FiddlesticksLegend: Alacrity - best Naafiri rune vs FiddlesticksCoup de Grace - best Naafiri rune vs Fiddlesticks
Inspiration rune tree - Naafiri secondary runes vs FiddlesticksInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Naafiri rune vs FiddlesticksMagical Footwear - best Naafiri rune vs Fiddlesticks
63.6% WR

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

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Naafiri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.20. 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.

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Naafiri vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Naafiri do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Naafiri vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 54.4% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 45.6%, a 8.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 46 recent ranked games in patch 26.20.

How does Naafiri do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Fiddlesticks with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. Naafiri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Naafiri do against Fiddlesticks in the late game?

In the late game, Fiddlesticks takes over the Naafiri vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to 45.8%. Fiddlesticks scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Naafiri vs Fiddlesticks matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 54.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.20. The 8.7 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 46 games analyzed.

What is the best Naafiri build against Fiddlesticks?

There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Naafiri against Fiddlesticks yet. Use Naafiri's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Fiddlesticks.

What are the best Naafiri runes against Fiddlesticks?

The best Naafiri runes against Fiddlesticks use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 63.6% win rate in the Naafiri vs Fiddlesticks matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Naafiri counter Fiddlesticks?

Yes, Naafiri has a favorable matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 54.4% win rate. Naafiri strongly counters Fiddlesticks in lane based on current patch 26.20 data.

How do I play Naafiri against Fiddlesticks?

When playing Naafiri against Fiddlesticks, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.