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

Naafirivs Syndra

FAssassinFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Naafiri vs Syndra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Naafiri wins with a 52.8% win rate (+5.6%) over Syndra based on 36 games. Naafiri wins the early laning phase while Syndra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Naafiri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Naafiri vs Syndra 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.

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Syndra - 52.8% win rateSyndra(52.8%)
Naafiri - 52.8% win rate in this matchup
Naafiri
52.8% WR
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Syndra vs Naafiri matchup - 47.2% win rate
Syndra
47.2% WR

Who Wins the Naafiri vs Syndra Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Naafiri vs Syndra matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 36
52.8%
Win Rate
47.2%
6.4
CS / min
6.8
782
DMG / min
824
10,117
Gold / game
10,066
189
Heal / min
90
581
DMG Mitigated / min
321
0.1
CC / min
1.3
59.1%
Early Game WR
40.9%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Naafiri vs Syndra Matchup Summary

The Naafiri vs Syndra matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 36 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 52.8% win rate compared to Syndra's 47.2%, giving Naafiri a 5.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Syndra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri needs to press advantages before Syndra reaches their power spikes, while Syndra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Syndra leads by 1.3s 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 Syndra'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 Syndra Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Naafiri in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Naafiri
6.8Syndra
Syndra edges out Naafiri by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Syndra.
Damage
782Naafiri
824Syndra
Syndra deals 42 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 Syndra's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,117Naafiri
10,066Syndra
Naafiri and Syndra generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 51 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.1Naafiri
1.3Syndra
Syndra brings significantly more crowd control than Naafiri, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Syndra far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Naafiri should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
770Naafiri
411Syndra
Naafiri vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 359 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Naafiri can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Naafiri Build Against Syndra

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Syndra, providing the mobility and stats Naafiri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Naafiri against Syndra are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Eclipse. 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 Syndra. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Naafiri vs Syndra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
59.1%
+18.2% advantage
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri59.1%
Syndra early game win rateSyndra40.9%
Late Game
Syndra
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri42.9%
Syndra late game win rateSyndra57.1%

Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.1% win rate — a 18.2 percentage point lead over Syndra. This lopsided early game means Naafiri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Syndra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Naafiri. Extended games heavily favor Syndra, 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 Syndra reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Syndra 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 Syndra

Precision rune tree - Naafiri primary runes vs SyndraPrecision
Conqueror - best Naafiri rune vs SyndraTriumph - best Naafiri rune vs SyndraLegend: Alacrity - best Naafiri rune vs SyndraCoup de Grace - best Naafiri rune vs Syndra
Domination rune tree - Naafiri secondary runes vs SyndraDomination
Sudden Impact - best Naafiri rune vs SyndraUltimate Hunter - best Naafiri rune vs Syndra
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Naafiri to press their advantage against Syndra, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Syndra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Naafiri do against Syndra in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Naafiri vs Syndra matchup with a 52.8% win rate compared to Syndra's 47.2%, a 5.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 36 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Naafiri do against Syndra in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Syndra with a 59.1% win rate versus 40.9%. 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 Syndra in the late game?

In the late game, Syndra takes over the Naafiri vs Syndra matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Naafiri vs Syndra matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Syndra with a 52.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.6 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 36 games analyzed.

What is the best Naafiri build against Syndra?

The best Naafiri build against Syndra includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Eclipse with Chainlaced Crushers. 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 Syndra?

The best Naafiri runes against Syndra use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Naafiri vs Syndra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Naafiri counter Syndra?

Yes, Naafiri has a favorable matchup against Syndra with a 52.8% win rate. Naafiri strongly counters Syndra in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Naafiri against Syndra?

When playing Naafiri against Syndra, 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.