Naafirivs Katarina
Naafiri vs Katarina is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Naafiri wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Katarina based on 50 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 Katarina 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 Katarina Matchup?
Naafiri vs Katarina Matchup Summary
The Naafiri vs Katarina matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 50 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Katarina's 50.0%, giving Naafiri a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Naafiri holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Katarina can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Naafiri leads by 0.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Katarina's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Naafiri vs Katarina Laning Phase Breakdown
Katarina is favored during the laning phase against Naafiri, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Katarina holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Naafiri Build Against Katarina
Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Katarina, providing the mobility and stats Naafiri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Naafiri against Katarina 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 8 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Katarina. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Naafiri vs Katarina matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Katarina50.0%Naafiri50.0%Katarina50.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Naafiri and Katarina, with Naafiri holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Naafiri at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Katarina. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Naafiri nor Katarina has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.
Best Naafiri Runes Against Katarina
Domination
Precision
The Domination primary with Precision secondary combination helps Naafiri maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Katarina.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.46% | 123 | 1.3 | 708 | 12,469 | 44.7% | 39.5% | |
| 50.41% | 121 | 4.9 | 948 | 12,268 | 60.4% | 43.8% | |
| 57.39% | 115 | 6.3 | 889 | 12,380 | 52.6% | 59.7% | |
| 57.01% | 107 | 4.2 | 930 | 12,358 | 58.7% | 55.7% | |
| 40.95% | 105 | 1.2 | 753 | 12,053 | 46.9% | 35.7% | |
| 52.43% | 103 | 1.1 | 745 | 12,290 | 49.1% | 56.0% | |
| 46.75% | 77 | 1.3 | 725 | 12,350 | 48.6% | 45.2% | |
| 50.67% | 75 | 5.9 | 938 | 11,466 | 44.7% | 56.8% | |
| 57.33% | 75 | 1.3 | 802 | 14,080 | 71.4% | 48.9% | |
| 38.36% | 73 | 5.9 | 822 | 11,977 | 46.4% | 33.3% | |
| 47.89% | 71 | 3.5 | 767 | 11,593 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 37.14% | 70 | 6.1 | 934 | 12,316 | 30.8% | 40.9% | |
| 47.06% | 68 | 1.4 | 801 | 13,242 | 50.0% | 45.0% | |
| 55.88% | 68 | 5.8 | 981 | 12,043 | 53.6% | 57.5% | |
| 53.73% | 67 | 1.2 | 778 | 13,507 | 50.0% | 55.3% | |
| 53.03% | 66 | 3.5 | 821 | 12,058 | 50.0% | 55.0% | |
| 44.62% | 65 | 1.3 | 705 | 11,985 | 50.0% | 41.0% | |
| 50.00% | 62 | 5.2 | 889 | 13,225 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 60 | 6.1 | 924 | 12,597 | 62.5% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 1.1 | 774 | 13,058 | 45.8% | 53.1% | |
| 65.45% | 55 | 6.3 | 959 | 12,099 | 68.0% | 63.3% | |
| 41.82% | 55 | 5.8 | 914 | 12,005 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 1.2 | 716 | 11,873 | 30.8% | 63.0% | |
| 60.38% | 53 | 1.2 | 754 | 12,842 | 64.7% | 58.3% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 1.7 | 780 | 11,744 | 43.5% | 44.8% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 5.9 | 897 | 11,821 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 48 | 5.8 | 847 | 10,935 | 41.7% | 45.8% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 1.1 | 708 | 11,351 | 37.0% | 57.9% | |
| 50.00% | 46 | 6.2 | 882 | 11,154 | 55.0% | 46.1% | |
| 61.90% | 42 | 2.6 | 871 | 12,580 | 64.7% | 60.0% | |
| 58.54% | 41 | 1.1 | 785 | 12,040 | 70.0% | 47.6% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 1.1 | 714 | 11,814 | 57.9% | 47.6% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 6.0 | 867 | 10,950 | 56.3% | 36.4% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 1.1 | 741 | 11,504 | 61.1% | 30.0% | |
| 60.53% | 38 | 2.0 | 792 | 11,662 | 70.6% | 52.4% | |
| 67.57% | 37 | 1.4 | 851 | 13,467 | 53.3% | 77.3% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 1.0 | 685 | 12,955 | 52.9% | 45.0% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 1.1 | 786 | 12,964 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 5.9 | 856 | 11,668 | 33.3% | 52.4% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 6.2 | 1,042 | 11,914 | 42.9% | 59.1% | |
| 65.71% | 35 | 3.7 | 826 | 13,653 | 33.3% | 76.9% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 1.1 | 710 | 11,470 | 47.1% | 55.6% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 4.7 | 990 | 13,730 | 72.7% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 1.7 | 790 | 11,978 | 57.1% | 36.8% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 6.0 | 913 | 12,990 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 5.9 | 892 | 11,603 | 38.5% | 36.8% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 1.4 | 788 | 11,732 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 6.1 | 893 | 12,669 | 60.0% | 52.4% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 2.1 | 884 | 12,743 | 25.0% | 44.4% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 1.4 | 776 | 13,170 | 50.0% | 36.8% | |
| 24.14% | 29 | 1.2 | 681 | 11,697 | 37.5% | 19.1% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 4.1 | 793 | 10,242 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 6.1 | 958 | 12,238 | 70.0% | 52.9% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 1.8 | 860 | 14,413 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 33.33% | 27 | 6.8 | 986 | 12,389 | 44.4% | 27.8% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 6.0 | 821 | 12,561 | 77.8% | 38.9% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 6.8 | 981 | 12,640 | 63.6% | 20.0% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 6.0 | 982 | 11,669 | 36.4% | 40.0% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 6.1 | 888 | 12,851 | 57.1% | 63.2% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.6 | 798 | 13,316 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 4.3 | 770 | 12,533 | 44.4% | 60.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.3 | 981 | 11,867 | 72.7% | 33.3% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 3.6 | 768 | 10,087 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.2 | 867 | 11,491 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 3.4 | 735 | 12,582 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 5.7 | 938 | 12,294 | 25.0% | 30.8% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 2.0 | 788 | 12,582 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 3.1 | 734 | 11,928 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 1.3 | 747 | 14,361 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.5 | 954 | 12,999 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 2.4 | 806 | 11,640 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 6.2 | 894 | 11,573 | 72.7% | 57.1% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.0 | 744 | 12,954 | 42.9% | 30.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 5.1 | 936 | 13,931 | 33.3% | 64.3% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 4.4 | 887 | 11,470 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 1.1 | 749 | 10,682 | 71.4% | 55.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.7 | 825 | 11,911 | 37.5% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 3.4 | 894 | 12,700 | 83.3% | 55.6% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 4.7 | 974 | 13,051 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 4.5 | 881 | 11,340 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.7 | 839 | 12,998 | 75.0% | 45.5% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 1.1 | 803 | 13,184 | 57.1% | 85.7% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.3 | 901 | 9,398 | 55.6% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 3.2 | 921 | 13,112 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 3.0 | 746 | 11,595 | 66.7% | 87.5% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.6 | 828 | 13,591 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.5 | 1,038 | 13,808 | 83.3% | 42.9% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 4.9 | 878 | 14,421 | 0.0% | 30.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 1,034 | 14,882 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.5 | 1,073 | 11,601 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.3 | 869 | 10,897 | 62.5% | 25.0% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 3.1 | 722 | 11,949 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.1 | 806 | 12,259 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.5 | 893 | 11,114 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 3.8 | 836 | 13,188 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.9 | 844 | 13,039 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.6 | 903 | 14,248 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.3 | 803 | 13,636 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 4.5 | 1,202 | 15,932 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.1 | 752 | 12,003 | 100.0% | 14.3% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 781 | 14,561 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.1 | 759 | 13,016 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.3 | 717 | 10,832 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.4 | 1,041 | 10,398 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.1 | 870 | 13,846 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 582 | 11,218 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.7 | 878 | 9,663 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.2 | 797 | 13,058 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.2 | 792 | 13,769 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.3 | 1,256 | 11,967 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.3 | 888 | 11,186 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 1,142 | 15,408 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.6 | 771 | 10,438 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 6.8 | 1,168 | 13,844 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.9 | 731 | 11,220 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.6 | 1,041 | 12,559 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 705 | 9,479 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.6 | 1,174 | 12,195 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 6.4 | 1,262 | 17,623 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 2.8 | 712 | 11,505 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 656 | 10,036 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 1,123 | 17,223 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 805 | 12,744 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 1,296 | 14,004 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,034 | 11,795 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Naafiri vs Katarina - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Naafiri do against Katarina in League of Legends?
Naafiri wins the Naafiri vs Katarina matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Katarina's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 50 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Naafiri do against Katarina in the early game?
In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Katarina with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Katarina in the late game?
In the late game, Naafiri takes over the Naafiri vs Katarina matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Naafiri vs Katarina matchup?
Naafiri wins the matchup against Katarina with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 50 games analyzed.
What is the best Naafiri build against Katarina?
The best Naafiri build against Katarina includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Immortal Path. 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 Katarina?
The best Naafiri runes against Katarina use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 41.7% win rate in the Naafiri vs Katarina matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Naafiri counter Katarina?
Yes, Naafiri has a favorable matchup against Katarina with a 50.0% win rate. Naafiri slightly edges out Katarina in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Naafiri against Katarina?
When playing Naafiri against Katarina, 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.