Naafirivs Qiyana
Naafiri vs Qiyana is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Qiyana wins with a 52.0% win rate (+4.0%) over Naafiri based on 25 games. Naafiri wins the early laning phase while Qiyana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Naafiri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Naafiri vs Qiyana 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 Qiyana Matchup?
Naafiri vs Qiyana Matchup Summary
The Naafiri vs Qiyana matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Qiyana wins with a 52.0% win rate compared to Naafiri's 48.0%, giving Qiyana a 4.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Qiyana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri needs to press advantages before Qiyana reaches their power spikes, while Qiyana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Qiyana leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Qiyana 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 Qiyana's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Naafiri vs Qiyana Laning Phase Breakdown
Naafiri is favored during the laning phase against Qiyana, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Naafiri holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Naafiri Build Against Qiyana
Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Qiyana, providing the mobility and stats Naafiri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Naafiri against Qiyana 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 has a 42.9% win rate across 7 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Naafiri the best chance to compete against Qiyana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Naafiri vs Qiyana matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Qiyana50.0%Naafiri47.1%Qiyana52.9%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Naafiri and Qiyana, 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.
Qiyana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.9% win rate — 5.9 points above Naafiri. Extended games heavily favor Qiyana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Naafiri has the edge early, but Qiyana gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Naafiri Runes Against Qiyana
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Naafiri the best tools to compete against Qiyana in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.12% | 178 | 3.4 | 793 | 12,181 | 47.7% | 54.4% | |
| 49.41% | 170 | 1.1 | 738 | 12,679 | 57.5% | 43.3% | |
| 60.14% | 148 | 6.3 | 912 | 12,156 | 59.7% | 60.5% | |
| 44.20% | 138 | 1.2 | 693 | 12,380 | 48.5% | 40.0% | |
| 45.52% | 134 | 6.2 | 954 | 12,909 | 50.0% | 41.4% | |
| 42.11% | 133 | 1.2 | 738 | 13,044 | 42.3% | 42.0% | |
| 41.67% | 132 | 5.6 | 845 | 12,301 | 34.6% | 46.3% | |
| 46.56% | 131 | 6.1 | 854 | 12,664 | 50.0% | 44.2% | |
| 51.20% | 125 | 4.0 | 844 | 12,370 | 45.5% | 55.7% | |
| 55.74% | 122 | 1.2 | 728 | 12,954 | 52.6% | 58.5% | |
| 45.90% | 122 | 6.2 | 943 | 13,047 | 37.5% | 51.4% | |
| 46.61% | 118 | 1.3 | 751 | 13,289 | 47.3% | 46.0% | |
| 58.47% | 118 | 1.1 | 734 | 13,216 | 63.8% | 53.3% | |
| 47.79% | 113 | 5.2 | 856 | 12,423 | 51.1% | 45.5% | |
| 48.65% | 111 | 6.0 | 942 | 12,309 | 43.2% | 52.2% | |
| 60.38% | 106 | 6.1 | 850 | 12,662 | 55.6% | 63.9% | |
| 53.85% | 104 | 6.1 | 882 | 12,241 | 56.8% | 51.7% | |
| 52.00% | 100 | 6.3 | 929 | 12,690 | 58.5% | 47.5% | |
| 50.00% | 96 | 1.2 | 798 | 13,485 | 52.5% | 48.2% | |
| 53.68% | 95 | 4.4 | 1,041 | 13,148 | 61.0% | 48.1% | |
| 45.26% | 95 | 3.5 | 836 | 12,203 | 44.4% | 46.3% | |
| 48.39% | 93 | 1.2 | 761 | 13,397 | 47.4% | 49.1% | |
| 42.86% | 91 | 1.4 | 770 | 11,870 | 40.4% | 45.5% | |
| 49.40% | 83 | 1.3 | 670 | 11,521 | 53.3% | 44.7% | |
| 51.85% | 81 | 2.7 | 782 | 12,882 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 70 | 6.0 | 841 | 11,968 | 51.6% | 61.5% | |
| 46.38% | 69 | 6.2 | 1,023 | 12,777 | 59.3% | 38.1% | |
| 55.07% | 69 | 6.4 | 879 | 11,577 | 54.3% | 55.9% | |
| 53.85% | 65 | 6.5 | 878 | 12,011 | 63.6% | 43.8% | |
| 44.44% | 63 | 6.3 | 928 | 13,378 | 41.7% | 46.1% | |
| 55.00% | 60 | 5.8 | 902 | 12,875 | 52.2% | 56.8% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 1.3 | 832 | 13,943 | 60.7% | 43.3% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 5.1 | 834 | 13,317 | 45.8% | 63.6% | |
| 45.61% | 57 | 1.2 | 740 | 13,489 | 55.0% | 40.5% | |
| 50.91% | 55 | 6.4 | 951 | 11,481 | 48.6% | 55.0% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 2.4 | 846 | 13,414 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 46.30% | 54 | 6.0 | 1,054 | 13,521 | 54.5% | 40.6% | |
| 46.30% | 54 | 6.3 | 926 | 12,674 | 48.1% | 44.4% | |
| 59.26% | 54 | 6.1 | 847 | 12,146 | 60.0% | 58.6% | |
| 45.28% | 53 | 6.0 | 850 | 11,461 | 50.0% | 40.7% | |
| 30.19% | 53 | 1.0 | 736 | 12,707 | 30.8% | 29.6% | |
| 45.28% | 53 | 1.4 | 815 | 13,171 | 37.5% | 51.7% | |
| 49.06% | 53 | 1.1 | 692 | 12,259 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 54.00% | 50 | 6.6 | 957 | 12,463 | 61.9% | 48.3% | |
| 48.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 794 | 13,983 | 55.6% | 43.8% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 6.0 | 959 | 12,599 | 52.0% | 48.0% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 1.1 | 658 | 12,623 | 52.4% | 39.3% | |
| 45.83% | 48 | 1.1 | 752 | 11,652 | 37.5% | 54.2% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 1.4 | 699 | 13,182 | 56.0% | 52.2% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 3.6 | 801 | 11,580 | 65.4% | 45.0% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 6.2 | 969 | 12,683 | 63.2% | 53.9% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 6.3 | 1,046 | 14,261 | 84.2% | 38.5% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 2.8 | 806 | 12,492 | 60.9% | 47.6% | |
| 61.36% | 44 | 5.5 | 956 | 13,742 | 62.5% | 60.7% | |
| 39.53% | 43 | 4.8 | 772 | 12,661 | 23.8% | 54.5% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 6.3 | 844 | 12,331 | 61.9% | 52.4% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 2.1 | 899 | 14,847 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 1.1 | 708 | 11,955 | 50.0% | 52.6% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.1 | 811 | 13,384 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 6.1 | 891 | 11,874 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 6.2 | 851 | 11,692 | 56.3% | 42.9% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 1.6 | 732 | 12,296 | 68.4% | 47.1% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 6.1 | 865 | 12,255 | 46.1% | 30.4% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 4.1 | 954 | 13,384 | 60.0% | 55.0% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 3.3 | 892 | 13,146 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 5.8 | 891 | 13,547 | 63.6% | 60.9% | |
| 64.71% | 34 | 1.8 | 811 | 12,319 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 6.1 | 1,052 | 12,476 | 68.8% | 50.0% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 4.4 | 907 | 12,427 | 57.9% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 6.0 | 1,010 | 13,694 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.2 | 866 | 13,459 | 61.5% | 47.4% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 4.0 | 924 | 11,165 | 62.5% | 43.8% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 5.6 | 1,009 | 12,369 | 50.0% | 38.9% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 3.7 | 882 | 12,503 | 57.1% | 37.5% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 6.2 | 1,067 | 11,740 | 40.0% | 46.7% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 6.3 | 970 | 12,031 | 21.4% | 56.3% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.3 | 803 | 12,739 | 61.5% | 40.0% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 3.1 | 906 | 12,472 | 53.9% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.6 | 785 | 13,863 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 4.2 | 936 | 14,439 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 994 | 12,110 | 57.1% | 63.6% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 5.7 | 856 | 13,249 | 72.7% | 42.9% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.3 | 797 | 11,669 | 46.7% | 44.4% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 6.4 | 877 | 12,446 | 80.0% | 61.5% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 4.9 | 1,142 | 12,151 | 64.3% | 44.4% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 3.9 | 986 | 12,661 | 27.3% | 58.3% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.1 | 729 | 11,335 | 69.2% | 33.3% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 4.3 | 890 | 11,960 | 30.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 1.0 | 757 | 13,074 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 6.8 | 963 | 12,269 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.1 | 890 | 12,398 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 6.9 | 933 | 11,523 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 4.7 | 1,012 | 14,112 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 1.1 | 826 | 13,126 | 55.6% | 77.8% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 5.3 | 853 | 12,985 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.3 | 875 | 11,165 | 53.9% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 3.5 | 858 | 13,074 | 54.5% | 57.1% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.1 | 901 | 11,917 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.0 | 909 | 13,207 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.1 | 849 | 13,074 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.6 | 925 | 12,778 | 20.0% | 63.6% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 3.6 | 935 | 11,490 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 705 | 11,537 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 3.6 | 812 | 12,271 | 14.3% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.2 | 1,054 | 11,870 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.5 | 699 | 10,568 | 42.9% | 83.3% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.1 | 1,081 | 14,261 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.8 | 1,030 | 13,319 | 83.3% | 57.1% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 4.5 | 1,056 | 14,394 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.0 | 1,027 | 13,755 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.4 | 870 | 13,928 | 42.9% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.9 | 1,000 | 11,599 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 5.3 | 745 | 11,844 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.6 | 964 | 11,748 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.8 | 1,112 | 11,939 | 16.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 792 | 11,901 | 20.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.0 | 918 | 12,883 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.5 | 1,308 | 14,466 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.8 | 761 | 12,834 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.3 | 827 | 9,840 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 4.4 | 933 | 12,500 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.4 | 850 | 11,837 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.6 | 1,029 | 10,930 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 1,002 | 13,156 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 728 | 13,047 | 16.7% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.8 | 670 | 14,373 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.0 | 703 | 10,820 | 57.1% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.7 | 1,079 | 13,012 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.4 | 991 | 11,883 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.8 | 1,019 | 15,211 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.3 | 619 | 11,072 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 3.4 | 736 | 11,980 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 897 | 13,324 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,092 | 11,154 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 723 | 10,668 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 818 | 13,800 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,156 | 12,895 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 926 | 13,664 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 689 | 13,414 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 1,033 | 14,200 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 521 | 9,485 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
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Naafiri vs Qiyana - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Naafiri do against Qiyana in League of Legends?
Qiyana wins the Naafiri vs Qiyana matchup with a 52.0% win rate compared to Naafiri's 48.0%, a 4.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Naafiri do against Qiyana in the early game?
In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Qiyana 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 Qiyana in the late game?
In the late game, Qiyana takes over the Naafiri vs Qiyana matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to 47.1%. Qiyana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Naafiri vs Qiyana matchup?
Qiyana wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 52.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 4.0 percentage point advantage means Qiyana is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.
What is the best Naafiri build against Qiyana?
The best Naafiri build against Qiyana includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 42.9% 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 Qiyana?
The best Naafiri runes against Qiyana use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Naafiri vs Qiyana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Naafiri counter Qiyana?
No, Naafiri struggles against Qiyana with only a 48.0% win rate. Qiyana has the advantage in this matchup. Naafiri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Qiyana's lead.
How do I play Naafiri against Qiyana?
When playing Naafiri against Qiyana, play cautiously and avoid Qiyana's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Qiyana has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.