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

Naafirivs Gwen

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

Naafiri vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Naafiri wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Gwen based on 16 games. Naafiri holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Naafiri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Naafiri vs Gwen 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 - 75.0% win rate in this matchup
Naafiri
75.0% WR
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Gwen vs Naafiri matchup - 25.0% win rate
Gwen
25.0% WR

Who Wins the Naafiri vs Gwen Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Naafiri vs Gwen matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 16
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
4.0
CS / min
3.9
825
DMG / min
752
9,331
Gold / game
9,847
314
Heal / min
361
596
DMG Mitigated / min
856
0.2
CC / min
0.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
85.7%
Late Game WR
14.3%

Naafiri vs Gwen Matchup Summary

The Naafiri vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Gwen's 25.0%, giving Naafiri a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Naafiri dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gwen players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gwen leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri players can confidently pick into Gwen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gwen 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 Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown

Gwen wins the laning phase against Naafiri in League of Legends

Gwen is favored during the laning phase against Naafiri, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gwen holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.0Naafiri
3.9Gwen
Naafiri and Gwen farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
825Naafiri
752Gwen
Naafiri deals 73 more champion damage per minute than Gwen. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Gwen choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Naafiri's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
9,331Naafiri
9,847Gwen
Gwen earns 516 more gold per game than Naafiri, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Gwen slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Naafiri
0.3Gwen
Both Naafiri and Gwen provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
910Naafiri
1,217Gwen
Gwen vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 307 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gwen 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 Naafiri Build Against Gwen

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Naafiri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Naafiri against Gwen 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 Gwen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Naafiri vs Gwen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri66.7%
Gwen early game win rateGwen33.3%
Late Game
Naafiri
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri85.7%
Gwen late game win rateGwen14.3%

Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Gwen. This lopsided early game means Naafiri 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 85.7% win rate — 71.4 points above Gwen. Extended games heavily favor Naafiri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Naafiri holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Gwen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Naafiri Runes Against Gwen

Domination rune tree - Naafiri primary runes vs GwenDomination
Electrocute - best Naafiri rune vs GwenSudden Impact - best Naafiri rune vs GwenGrisly Mementos - best Naafiri rune vs GwenTreasure Hunter - best Naafiri rune vs Gwen
Precision rune tree - Naafiri secondary runes vs GwenPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Naafiri rune vs GwenPresence of Mind - best Naafiri rune vs Gwen
80.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Naafiri to press their advantage against Gwen, 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 Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Naafiri do against Gwen in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Naafiri vs Gwen matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Gwen's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Naafiri do against Gwen in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Gwen with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Gwen in the late game?

In the late game, Naafiri takes over the Naafiri vs Gwen matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to 14.3%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Naafiri vs Gwen matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Gwen with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Naafiri build against Gwen?

The best Naafiri build against Gwen includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Ionian Boots of 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 Gwen?

The best Naafiri runes against Gwen use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Naafiri vs Gwen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Naafiri counter Gwen?

Yes, Naafiri has a favorable matchup against Gwen with a 75.0% win rate. Naafiri strongly counters Gwen in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Naafiri against Gwen?

When playing Naafiri against Gwen, 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.