Naafiri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
3.4%

Naafirivs Shyvana

FAssassinFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Naafiri vs Shyvana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Shyvana wins with a 54.1% win rate (+8.2%) over Naafiri based on 85 games. Naafiri wins the early laning phase while Shyvana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Naafiri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Naafiri vs Shyvana 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.

Compare against an opponent
Shyvana - 45.9% win rateShyvana(45.9%)
Naafiri - 45.9% win rate in this matchup
Naafiri
45.9% WR
VS
Shyvana vs Naafiri matchup - 54.1% win rate
Shyvana
54.1% WR

Who Wins the Naafiri vs Shyvana Matchup?

Shyvana wins the Naafiri vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Shyvana
Matches: 85
45.9%
Win Rate
54.1%
1.3
CS / min
1.3
772
DMG / min
819
13,039
Gold / game
13,430
402
Heal / min
369
732
DMG Mitigated / min
1,441
0.3
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
42.5%
Late Game WR
57.5%

Naafiri vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Naafiri vs Shyvana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 85 recent matches analyzed, Shyvana wins with a 54.1% win rate compared to Naafiri's 45.9%, giving Shyvana a 8.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Shyvana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri needs to press advantages before Shyvana reaches their power spikes, while Shyvana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Shyvana leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shyvana has a strong advantage in this matchup. Naafiri players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Shyvana overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Naafiri vs Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

Shyvana wins the laning phase against Naafiri in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Naafiri
1.3Shyvana
Naafiri and Shyvana 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
772Naafiri
819Shyvana
Shyvana deals 48 more champion damage per minute than Naafiri. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Naafiri choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Shyvana's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,039Naafiri
13,430Shyvana
Shyvana earns 391 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 Shyvana slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Naafiri
0.5Shyvana
Both Naafiri and Shyvana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,134Naafiri
1,810Shyvana
Shyvana vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 677 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shyvana 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 Shyvana

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Naafiri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Naafiri against Shyvana are Hubris, 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 84.6% win rate across 13 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shyvana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Naafiri vs Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri50.0%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana50.0%
Late Game
Shyvana
57.5%
+14.9% advantage
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri42.5%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana57.5%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Naafiri and Shyvana, 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.

Shyvana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.5% win rate — 14.9 points above Naafiri. Extended games heavily favor Shyvana, 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 Shyvana 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 Shyvana

Precision rune tree - Naafiri primary runes vs ShyvanaPrecision
Conqueror - best Naafiri rune vs ShyvanaTriumph - best Naafiri rune vs ShyvanaLegend: Alacrity - best Naafiri rune vs ShyvanaCoup de Grace - best Naafiri rune vs Shyvana
Domination rune tree - Naafiri secondary runes vs ShyvanaDomination
Sudden Impact - best Naafiri rune vs ShyvanaTreasure Hunter - best Naafiri rune vs Shyvana
50.0% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Naafiri the best tools to compete against Shyvana in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Naafiri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.79%951.273313,08753.7%57.4%
56.99%936.686913,21469.4%49.1%
45.88%851.377213,03950.0%42.5%
54.88%821.172913,15754.2%55.9%
52.05%731.281213,75355.9%48.7%
44.93%691.169513,03646.9%43.2%
51.47%681.576312,96745.2%56.8%
50.00%666.279811,77553.7%44.0%
47.69%656.585312,54040.6%54.5%
50.00%606.285813,20252.4%48.7%
35.59%596.280713,10460.0%23.1%
57.63%596.279312,26365.6%48.1%
54.39%573.277012,33051.7%57.1%
42.11%571.067912,58151.9%33.3%
33.33%546.283411,69632.1%34.6%
40.74%543.675313,59730.4%48.4%
59.62%523.992013,10953.9%65.4%
51.92%526.383812,95952.4%51.6%
57.14%495.384414,04757.9%56.7%
45.83%483.179813,69944.4%47.6%
46.81%475.378013,08452.4%42.3%
56.52%466.282212,46647.6%64.0%
50.00%446.480712,10252.4%47.8%
65.12%436.374412,70060.0%67.9%
46.51%431.377414,49364.3%37.9%
64.29%426.176211,56956.0%76.5%
58.54%411.275614,37261.1%56.5%
38.46%392.475912,83835.0%42.1%
42.11%381.482512,47140.9%43.8%
47.37%383.776112,92961.1%35.0%
37.84%371.493713,07338.5%37.5%
52.78%366.478210,11759.1%42.9%
52.78%361.179214,00750.0%55.0%
55.56%361.179813,24547.1%63.2%
42.86%352.281713,16738.9%47.1%
57.14%356.593214,01776.9%45.5%
50.00%341.384313,47853.9%47.6%
58.82%341.184613,25058.8%58.8%
47.06%341.268612,74850.0%43.8%
38.71%311.184413,27733.3%43.8%
45.16%316.483813,19233.3%50.0%
48.39%311.475312,75250.0%47.1%
33.33%306.283413,30833.3%33.3%
62.07%292.682912,23733.3%92.9%
32.14%283.978512,6548.3%50.0%
62.96%271.184814,53869.2%57.1%
62.96%276.11,01314,22175.0%57.9%
44.44%276.689512,36050.0%38.5%
40.74%275.784012,69342.9%38.5%
55.56%276.796811,51256.3%54.5%
23.08%266.183212,62533.3%14.3%
65.38%261.174011,98164.3%66.7%
30.77%266.272913,19528.6%31.6%
56.00%256.377812,02176.9%33.3%
40.00%255.878711,62840.0%40.0%
62.50%241.380713,55862.5%62.5%
54.17%246.090513,82444.4%60.0%
45.83%241.170413,34436.4%53.9%
43.48%236.866910,84142.9%44.4%
60.87%234.984014,01677.8%50.0%
27.27%221.380014,01237.5%21.4%
54.55%223.388013,27077.8%38.5%
36.36%226.089813,54825.0%42.9%
66.67%211.067911,31664.3%71.4%
65.00%204.691114,70262.5%66.7%
47.37%192.282511,92435.7%80.0%
36.84%191.283513,40650.0%27.3%
44.44%181.568312,56466.7%22.2%
38.89%181.189212,65841.7%33.3%
72.22%181.387014,00071.4%72.7%
50.00%184.979012,00457.1%45.5%
70.59%171.274114,91475.0%69.2%
41.18%174.296211,26250.0%33.3%
46.67%156.588912,23157.1%37.5%
40.00%156.01,01911,84222.2%66.7%
66.67%155.377012,81477.8%50.0%
66.67%156.290012,78866.7%66.7%
53.33%153.074012,74262.5%42.9%
57.14%145.11,14516,13685.7%28.6%
42.86%146.784912,78550.0%37.5%
50.00%141.180014,14260.0%44.4%
69.23%134.486215,242100.0%60.0%
38.46%136.670513,49725.0%44.4%
61.54%131.279914,23357.1%66.7%
30.77%136.270113,51040.0%25.0%
53.85%136.699012,54742.9%66.7%
66.67%126.092212,69566.7%66.7%
75.00%122.990713,23375.0%75.0%
50.00%121.181715,32557.1%40.0%
16.67%125.676611,56916.7%16.7%
54.55%116.787012,51750.0%60.0%
54.55%115.957511,02950.0%60.0%
45.45%111.483112,50450.0%40.0%
45.45%116.895511,60150.0%40.0%
36.36%112.377613,69433.3%37.5%
54.55%116.71,06913,85040.0%66.7%
90.00%103.889114,442100.0%87.5%
80.00%106.190813,96175.0%83.3%
60.00%102.173714,55633.3%71.4%
80.00%102.974812,67566.7%85.7%
66.67%93.485313,67766.7%66.7%
55.56%96.677312,822100.0%33.3%
50.00%86.790511,86360.0%33.3%
25.00%82.279412,04033.3%0.0%
75.00%82.184210,00180.0%66.7%
75.00%84.11,14115,80066.7%80.0%
28.57%77.09079,84650.0%0.0%
42.86%73.668711,0360.0%75.0%
42.86%75.81,01214,65733.3%50.0%
28.57%76.577011,87325.0%33.3%
85.71%75.390713,700100.0%75.0%
42.86%77.294212,70433.3%50.0%
85.71%77.11,04415,209100.0%66.7%
33.33%67.787915,3960.0%40.0%
50.00%67.070612,27033.3%66.7%
50.00%61.495912,64533.3%66.7%
66.67%61.684412,99350.0%75.0%
100.00%65.71,03511,936100.0%100.0%
50.00%65.568811,12650.0%50.0%
66.67%66.01,13516,26150.0%75.0%
83.33%66.364110,086100.0%50.0%
66.67%68.086112,56260.0%100.0%
50.00%67.080713,975100.0%40.0%
16.67%66.090311,3030.0%50.0%
20.00%51.563910,9390.0%50.0%
40.00%55.690314,62050.0%33.3%
60.00%56.494411,81850.0%66.7%
20.00%55.36419,71550.0%0.0%
20.00%55.478113,1480.0%33.3%
40.00%53.89949,9060.0%100.0%

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Naafiri vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Naafiri do against Shyvana in League of Legends?

Shyvana wins the Naafiri vs Shyvana matchup with a 54.1% win rate compared to Naafiri's 45.9%, a 8.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 85 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Naafiri do against Shyvana in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Shyvana 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 Shyvana in the late game?

In the late game, Shyvana takes over the Naafiri vs Shyvana matchup with a 57.5% win rate compared to 42.5%. Shyvana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Naafiri vs Shyvana matchup?

Shyvana wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 54.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 8.2 percentage point advantage means Shyvana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 85 games analyzed.

What is the best Naafiri build against Shyvana?

The best Naafiri build against Shyvana includes Hubris, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 84.6% 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 Shyvana?

The best Naafiri runes against Shyvana use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Naafiri vs Shyvana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Naafiri counter Shyvana?

No, Naafiri struggles against Shyvana with only a 45.9% win rate. Shyvana has the advantage in this matchup. Naafiri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shyvana's lead.

How do I play Naafiri against Shyvana?

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