Naafiri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Naafirivs Jarvan IV

BAssassinFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Naafiri vs Jarvan IV is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Jarvan IV wins with a 50.9% win rate (+1.9%) over Naafiri based on 53 games. Naafiri wins the early laning phase while Jarvan IV scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Naafiri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Naafiri vs Jarvan IV 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 - 49.1% win rate in this matchup
Naafiri
49.1% WR
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Jarvan IV vs Naafiri matchup - 50.9% win rate
Jarvan IV
50.9% WR

Who Wins the Naafiri vs Jarvan IV Matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the Naafiri vs Jarvan IV matchup
Winner
Jarvan IV
Matches: 53
49.1%
Win Rate
50.9%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
692
DMG / min
644
12,259
Gold / game
11,980
391
Heal / min
338
616
DMG Mitigated / min
1,301
0.3
CC / min
0.9
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Naafiri vs Jarvan IV Matchup Summary

The Naafiri vs Jarvan IV matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 53 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 50.9% win rate compared to Naafiri's 49.1%, giving Jarvan IV a 1.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Jarvan IV outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri needs to press advantages before Jarvan IV reaches their power spikes, while Jarvan IV should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jarvan IV leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Naafiri vs Jarvan IV Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Jarvan IV in League of Legends

Naafiri is favored during the laning phase against Jarvan IV, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Naafiri holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Naafiri
1.0Jarvan IV
Naafiri and Jarvan IV 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
692Naafiri
644Jarvan IV
Naafiri deals 47 more champion damage per minute than Jarvan IV. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Jarvan IV choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Naafiri's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,259Naafiri
11,980Jarvan IV
Naafiri and Jarvan IV generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 279 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Naafiri
0.9Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Naafiri, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jarvan IV coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,007Naafiri
1,639Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 631 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Jarvan IV, providing the mobility and stats Naafiri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Naafiri against Jarvan IV 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 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jarvan IV. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Naafiri vs Jarvan IV matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri57.1%
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV42.9%
Late Game
Jarvan IV
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri40.0%
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV60.0%

Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Jarvan IV. This lopsided early game means Naafiri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jarvan IV is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Naafiri. Extended games heavily favor Jarvan IV, 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 Jarvan IV reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV

Precision rune tree - Naafiri primary runes vs Jarvan IVPrecision
Conqueror - best Naafiri rune vs Jarvan IVTriumph - best Naafiri rune vs Jarvan IVLegend: Alacrity - best Naafiri rune vs Jarvan IVCoup de Grace - best Naafiri rune vs Jarvan IV
Domination rune tree - Naafiri secondary runes vs Jarvan IVDomination
Sudden Impact - best Naafiri rune vs Jarvan IVTreasure Hunter - best Naafiri rune vs Jarvan IV
66.7% WR

The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Naafiri maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Jarvan IV.


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.

Naafiri matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.12%1783.479312,18147.7%54.4%
49.41%1701.173812,67957.5%43.3%
60.14%1486.391212,15659.7%60.5%
44.20%1381.269312,38048.5%40.0%
45.52%1346.295412,90950.0%41.4%
42.11%1331.273813,04442.3%42.0%
41.67%1325.684512,30134.6%46.3%
46.56%1316.185412,66450.0%44.2%
51.20%1254.084412,37045.5%55.7%
55.74%1221.272812,95452.6%58.5%
45.90%1226.294313,04737.5%51.4%
46.61%1181.375113,28947.3%46.0%
58.47%1181.173413,21663.8%53.3%
47.79%1135.285612,42351.1%45.5%
48.65%1116.094212,30943.2%52.2%
60.38%1066.185012,66255.6%63.9%
53.85%1046.188212,24156.8%51.7%
52.00%1006.392912,69058.5%47.5%
50.00%961.279813,48552.5%48.2%
53.68%954.41,04113,14861.0%48.1%
45.26%953.583612,20344.4%46.3%
48.39%931.276113,39747.4%49.1%
42.86%911.477011,87040.4%45.5%
49.40%831.367011,52153.3%44.7%
51.85%812.778212,88254.5%50.0%
57.14%706.084111,96851.6%61.5%
46.38%696.21,02312,77759.3%38.1%
55.07%696.487911,57754.3%55.9%
53.85%656.587812,01163.6%43.8%
44.44%636.392813,37841.7%46.1%
55.00%605.890212,87552.2%56.8%
51.72%581.383213,94360.7%43.3%
56.14%575.183413,31745.8%63.6%
45.61%571.274013,48955.0%40.5%
50.91%556.495111,48148.6%55.0%
48.15%542.484613,41450.0%46.7%
46.30%546.01,05413,52154.5%40.6%
46.30%546.392612,67448.1%44.4%
59.26%546.184712,14660.0%58.6%
45.28%536.085011,46150.0%40.7%
30.19%531.073612,70730.8%29.6%
45.28%531.481513,17137.5%51.7%
49.06%531.169212,25957.1%40.0%
54.00%506.695712,46361.9%48.3%
48.00%501.279413,98355.6%43.8%
50.00%506.095912,59952.0%48.0%
44.90%491.165812,62352.4%39.3%
45.83%481.175211,65237.5%54.2%
54.17%481.469913,18256.0%52.2%
56.52%463.680111,58065.4%45.0%
57.78%456.296912,68363.2%53.9%
57.78%456.31,04614,26184.2%38.5%
54.55%442.880612,49260.9%47.6%
61.36%445.595613,74262.5%60.7%
39.53%434.877212,66123.8%54.5%
57.14%426.384412,33161.9%52.4%
42.50%402.189914,84750.0%38.5%
51.28%391.170811,95550.0%52.6%
48.72%391.181113,38450.0%47.4%
50.00%386.189111,87450.0%50.0%
48.65%376.285111,69256.3%42.9%
58.33%361.673212,29668.4%47.1%
36.11%366.186512,25546.1%30.4%
57.14%354.195413,38460.0%55.0%
51.43%353.389213,14653.3%50.0%
61.76%345.889113,54763.6%60.9%
64.71%341.881112,31966.7%62.5%
58.82%346.11,05212,47668.8%50.0%
61.76%344.490712,42757.9%66.7%
54.55%336.01,01013,69450.0%57.1%
53.13%321.286613,45961.5%47.4%
53.13%324.092411,16562.5%43.8%
43.33%305.61,00912,36950.0%38.9%
46.67%303.788212,50357.1%37.5%
43.33%306.21,06711,74040.0%46.7%
40.00%306.397012,03121.4%56.3%
50.00%281.380312,73961.5%40.0%
60.71%283.190612,47253.9%66.7%
55.56%271.678513,86366.7%50.0%
48.00%254.293614,43950.0%47.1%
60.00%256.599412,11057.1%63.6%
56.00%255.785613,24972.7%42.9%
45.83%241.379711,66946.7%44.4%
69.57%236.487712,44680.0%61.5%
56.52%234.91,14212,15164.3%44.4%
43.48%233.998612,66127.3%58.3%
54.55%221.172911,33569.2%33.3%
40.91%224.389011,96030.0%50.0%
36.36%221.075713,07440.0%33.3%
57.14%216.896312,26950.0%66.7%
47.62%216.189012,39844.4%50.0%
70.00%206.993311,52371.4%66.7%
47.37%194.71,01214,11257.1%41.7%
66.67%181.182613,12655.6%77.8%
61.11%185.385312,98555.6%66.7%
55.56%186.387511,16553.9%60.0%
55.56%183.585813,07454.5%57.1%
52.94%176.190111,91742.9%60.0%
47.06%176.090913,20757.1%40.0%
64.71%171.184913,07475.0%55.6%
50.00%165.692512,77820.0%63.6%
40.00%153.693511,49050.0%28.6%
40.00%150.970511,53728.6%50.0%
35.71%143.681212,27114.3%57.1%
50.00%146.21,05411,87060.0%44.4%
61.54%135.569910,56842.9%83.3%
53.85%136.11,08114,26150.0%57.1%
69.23%136.81,03013,31983.3%57.1%
76.92%134.51,05614,39466.7%80.0%
53.85%136.01,02713,75575.0%44.4%
58.33%121.487013,92842.9%80.0%
50.00%125.91,00011,59950.0%50.0%
72.73%115.374511,844100.0%50.0%
54.55%116.696411,74840.0%66.7%
54.55%114.81,11211,93916.7%100.0%
50.00%105.779211,90120.0%80.0%
60.00%103.091812,88360.0%60.0%
33.33%95.51,30814,4660.0%42.9%
33.33%90.876112,83425.0%40.0%
44.44%95.38279,84040.0%50.0%
77.78%94.493312,50080.0%75.0%
75.00%85.485011,837100.0%60.0%
50.00%86.61,02910,930100.0%0.0%
37.50%86.31,00213,1560.0%60.0%
12.50%86.372813,04716.7%0.0%
42.86%75.867014,3730.0%75.0%
57.14%72.070310,82057.1%0.0%
71.43%75.71,07913,01280.0%50.0%
57.14%76.499111,88350.0%66.7%
71.43%75.81,01915,21166.7%75.0%
33.33%62.361911,07233.3%33.3%
16.67%63.473611,98033.3%0.0%
66.67%66.089713,32466.7%66.7%
80.00%56.51,09211,154100.0%50.0%
60.00%54.072310,66850.0%100.0%
60.00%52.781813,80050.0%66.7%
80.00%56.31,15612,89566.7%100.0%
100.00%56.292613,664100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.968913,41450.0%33.3%
40.00%57.21,03314,20050.0%33.3%
60.00%55.45219,4850.0%100.0%

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Naafiri vs Jarvan IV - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Naafiri do against Jarvan IV in League of Legends?

Jarvan IV wins the Naafiri vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 50.9% win rate compared to Naafiri's 49.1%, a 1.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 53 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Naafiri do against Jarvan IV in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Jarvan IV in the late game?

In the late game, Jarvan IV takes over the Naafiri vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Jarvan IV scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Naafiri vs Jarvan IV matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 50.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 1.9 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 53 games analyzed.

What is the best Naafiri build against Jarvan IV?

The best Naafiri build against Jarvan IV includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris, Serylda's Grudge with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Jarvan IV?

The best Naafiri runes against Jarvan IV use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Naafiri vs Jarvan IV matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Naafiri counter Jarvan IV?

No, Naafiri struggles against Jarvan IV with only a 49.1% win rate. Jarvan IV has the advantage in this matchup. Naafiri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jarvan IV's lead.

How do I play Naafiri against Jarvan IV?

When playing Naafiri against Jarvan IV, play cautiously and avoid Jarvan IV's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Jarvan IV has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.