Naafiri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Naafirivs Thresh

DAssassinFighter
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Naafiri vs Thresh is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Thresh wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Naafiri based on 5 games. Naafiri wins the early laning phase while Thresh scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Naafiri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Naafiri vs Thresh 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
Thresh - 40.0% win rateThresh(40.0%)
Naafiri - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Naafiri
40.0% WR
VS
Thresh vs Naafiri matchup - 60.0% win rate
Thresh
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Naafiri vs Thresh Matchup?

Thresh wins the Naafiri vs Thresh matchup
Winner
Thresh
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
3.7
CS / min
2.3
701
DMG / min
379
14,650
Gold / game
12,540
170
Heal / min
165
498
DMG Mitigated / min
922
0.1
CC / min
1.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Naafiri vs Thresh Matchup Summary

The Naafiri vs Thresh matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Thresh wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Naafiri's 40.0%, giving Thresh a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Thresh outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri needs to press advantages before Thresh reaches their power spikes, while Thresh should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Thresh leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Thresh 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 Thresh 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 Thresh Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Thresh in League of Legends

Naafiri is favored during the laning phase against Thresh, 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
3.7Naafiri
2.3Thresh
Naafiri significantly out-farms Thresh by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 21 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Naafiri a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Thresh players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
701Naafiri
379Thresh
Naafiri heavily out-damages Thresh by 321 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Thresh should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Naafiri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,650Naafiri
12,540Thresh
Naafiri generates a commanding 2,110 more gold per game than Thresh. This substantial economic advantage means Naafiri consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Thresh should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Naafiri
1.1Thresh
Thresh brings significantly more crowd control than Naafiri, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Thresh 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
668Naafiri
1,087Thresh
Thresh vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 419 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Thresh 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 Thresh

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Thresh, providing the mobility and stats Naafiri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Naafiri against Thresh are Voltaic Cyclosword, Umbral Glaive and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Naafiri an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Thresh. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Naafiri vs Thresh matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri0.0%
Thresh early game win rateThresh0.0%
Late Game
Thresh
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri40.0%
Thresh late game win rateThresh60.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Naafiri and Thresh, with Naafiri holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Thresh is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Naafiri. Extended games heavily favor Thresh, 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 Thresh 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 Thresh

Sorcery rune tree - Naafiri primary runes vs ThreshSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Naafiri rune vs ThreshManaflow Band - best Naafiri rune vs ThreshTranscendence - best Naafiri rune vs ThreshScorch - best Naafiri rune vs Thresh
Precision rune tree - Naafiri secondary runes vs ThreshPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Naafiri rune vs ThreshCut Down - best Naafiri rune vs Thresh
100.0% WR

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


Naafiri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.03%2026.389012,15450.0%44.3%
46.75%1546.287012,89653.2%42.4%
49.64%1391.176112,93456.1%45.1%
49.24%1321.275513,02748.5%50.0%
47.29%1295.484212,70947.3%47.3%
49.22%1286.192812,34851.7%47.1%
53.17%1266.290712,39851.0%54.7%
52.42%1245.589013,15049.1%54.9%
44.92%1186.196212,03448.3%41.4%
50.43%1176.394112,68856.4%45.2%
54.39%1143.881412,55851.9%56.5%
40.71%1131.369711,83541.1%40.4%
40.00%1051.569212,27733.3%45.6%
46.08%1026.389912,28848.8%44.1%
52.48%1016.186212,00751.1%53.7%
50.00%1001.374312,50952.3%48.2%
47.37%953.181611,63350.0%44.4%
45.26%954.481612,56453.7%38.9%
45.74%944.795313,47537.2%52.9%
44.94%896.486512,64356.8%36.5%
42.05%881.270412,39048.8%36.2%
48.28%871.472212,63341.2%52.8%
57.47%871.883113,72663.6%53.7%
42.35%851.379313,07844.4%40.8%
61.04%776.193212,47362.2%60.0%
48.68%764.984713,36258.6%42.5%
54.05%745.891612,38363.6%46.3%
55.07%696.184811,57551.6%57.9%
51.47%683.688513,12342.3%57.1%
46.27%671.062211,81245.5%47.1%
49.23%656.288012,16748.1%50.0%
49.23%655.11,00113,95663.6%41.9%
46.88%646.187412,40230.8%57.9%
46.03%636.194911,99248.5%43.3%
50.00%605.177912,57342.9%53.9%
49.15%596.190611,92556.0%44.1%
43.10%586.594412,79440.9%44.4%
40.35%571.271613,21333.3%44.4%
42.86%561.566011,81743.5%42.4%
61.82%556.31,03813,33755.2%69.2%
50.00%521.381513,00957.9%45.5%
45.10%516.490612,80045.5%44.8%
55.10%492.882413,48062.5%48.0%
38.78%494.786411,92038.5%39.1%
42.86%491.165212,37733.3%50.0%
60.42%481.180613,21666.7%55.6%
58.33%481.178812,77460.9%56.0%
47.92%486.394912,87457.9%41.4%
46.81%471.374512,48554.2%39.1%
45.65%463.179813,19240.0%50.0%
55.81%435.577910,71060.9%50.0%
53.49%436.684111,99545.8%63.2%
41.86%436.61,00613,11942.9%40.9%
47.62%426.493212,91235.3%56.0%
47.50%406.498012,87752.6%42.9%
55.00%401.480212,81653.9%55.6%
45.00%401.265612,32756.3%37.5%
30.00%401.972913,66423.1%33.3%
60.00%403.61,08012,00166.7%54.5%
61.54%396.31,00213,17761.9%61.1%
54.05%376.71,00511,60052.6%55.6%
55.56%366.589811,52552.6%58.8%
41.67%365.71,09513,24825.0%55.0%
52.78%366.499914,75572.7%44.0%
52.78%362.775011,99357.9%47.1%
62.86%356.394812,41661.1%64.7%
55.88%341.287013,98528.6%75.0%
44.12%341.269511,81036.4%58.3%
57.58%331.180113,29861.5%55.0%
27.27%336.386812,7319.1%36.4%
38.71%311.076313,36641.7%36.8%
67.74%315.381312,34173.3%62.5%
46.67%301.079112,83846.7%46.7%
48.28%295.795111,90838.5%56.3%
44.83%296.192112,69150.0%42.9%
39.29%285.881713,33137.5%40.0%
64.29%286.51,09512,72871.4%57.1%
48.15%274.51,00613,11220.0%64.7%
33.33%270.973812,05331.3%36.4%
40.74%276.193213,96850.0%36.8%
53.85%266.090311,72461.5%46.1%
73.08%264.31,00514,41263.6%80.0%
40.00%253.491514,25133.3%42.1%
50.00%246.191913,61080.0%42.1%
50.00%245.082413,05044.4%53.3%
37.50%241.576411,29235.7%40.0%
52.17%232.282311,88843.8%71.4%
50.00%225.472011,59337.5%57.1%
54.55%225.685412,11971.4%46.7%
40.91%226.41,06213,40533.3%46.1%
31.82%222.277912,54037.5%28.6%
54.55%221.167613,51444.4%61.5%
45.45%226.894311,83272.7%18.2%
42.86%213.095312,59760.0%27.3%
28.57%215.480811,00536.4%20.0%
57.14%215.681111,68653.9%62.5%
50.00%203.076012,94544.4%54.5%
30.00%201.582613,64533.3%27.3%
40.00%206.296212,18262.5%25.0%
45.00%202.576712,52362.5%33.3%
52.63%195.691313,73857.1%50.0%
50.00%181.979714,60250.0%50.0%
35.29%172.273612,11222.2%50.0%
70.59%175.81,03913,49970.0%71.4%
50.00%164.970510,67455.6%42.9%
43.75%166.792511,50171.4%22.2%
66.67%156.488712,78260.0%70.0%
46.67%154.879112,30071.4%25.0%
57.14%145.687313,80740.0%66.7%
46.15%136.290511,64150.0%42.9%
61.54%131.689915,20760.0%62.5%
46.15%131.579010,25537.5%60.0%
53.85%135.899313,49033.3%60.0%
84.62%136.092811,91280.0%87.5%
41.67%124.495012,76040.0%42.9%
27.27%114.887512,78320.0%33.3%
45.45%116.395512,38133.3%60.0%
72.73%115.893112,04357.1%100.0%
20.00%105.883112,6230.0%33.3%
60.00%105.885712,84460.0%60.0%
70.00%106.57859,90762.5%100.0%
70.00%106.883512,30950.0%100.0%
55.56%95.897112,76040.0%75.0%
55.56%92.25328,81666.7%33.3%
22.22%96.885812,25416.7%33.3%
50.00%84.66169,73633.3%100.0%
62.50%86.21,11111,99775.0%50.0%
62.50%86.61,07216,93950.0%66.7%
62.50%86.680411,790100.0%25.0%
37.50%86.51,04213,36225.0%50.0%
57.14%76.982812,24450.0%60.0%
42.86%76.690410,91260.0%0.0%
42.86%75.891013,914100.0%20.0%
71.43%75.685513,56466.7%75.0%
66.67%63.795610,46050.0%100.0%
66.67%65.097611,09466.7%66.7%
33.33%61.876413,14133.3%33.3%
50.00%62.269710,9610.0%75.0%
80.00%54.283311,779100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.197212,75850.0%0.0%
40.00%53.770114,6500.0%40.0%
40.00%52.173813,067100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.21,14211,34825.0%100.0%

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Naafiri vs Thresh - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Naafiri do against Thresh in League of Legends?

Thresh wins the Naafiri vs Thresh matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Naafiri's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Naafiri do against Thresh in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Thresh with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Thresh in the late game?

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

Who wins the Naafiri vs Thresh matchup?

Thresh wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Thresh is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Naafiri build against Thresh?

The best Naafiri build against Thresh includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Umbral Glaive, Black Cleaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Thresh?

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

Does Naafiri counter Thresh?

No, Naafiri struggles against Thresh with only a 40.0% win rate. Thresh has the advantage in this matchup. Naafiri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Thresh's lead.

How do I play Naafiri against Thresh?

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