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

Naafirivs Vi

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

Naafiri vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Naafiri wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Vi based on 24 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 Vi 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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Vi - 62.5% win rateVi(62.5%)
Naafiri - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Naafiri
62.5% WR
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Vi vs Naafiri matchup - 37.5% win rate
Vi
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Naafiri vs Vi Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Naafiri vs Vi matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 24
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
1.3
CS / min
0.9
807
DMG / min
592
13,558
Gold / game
11,575
419
Heal / min
334
735
DMG Mitigated / min
1,156
0.3
CC / min
1.0
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Naafiri vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Naafiri vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Vi's 37.5%, giving Naafiri a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Naafiri dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vi leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri players can confidently pick into Vi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vi away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Naafiri vs Vi Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

Naafiri is favored during the laning phase against Vi, 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
1.3Naafiri
0.9Vi
Naafiri edges out Vi 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 Naafiri.
Damage
807Naafiri
592Vi
Naafiri heavily out-damages Vi by 214 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vi 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
13,558Naafiri
11,575Vi
Naafiri generates a commanding 1,983 more gold per game than Vi. This substantial economic advantage means Naafiri consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vi should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Naafiri
1.0Vi
Vi provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Naafiri, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vi coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,154Naafiri
1,490Vi
Vi vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 336 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vi 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 Vi

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Naafiri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Naafiri against Vi 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 55.6% win rate across 9 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Naafiri vs Vi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri62.5%
Vi early game win rateVi37.5%
Late Game
Naafiri
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri62.5%
Vi late game win rateVi37.5%

Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Vi. This lopsided early game means Naafiri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Naafiri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Vi. Extended games heavily favor Naafiri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Naafiri holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Vi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Naafiri Runes Against Vi

Precision rune tree - Naafiri primary runes vs ViPrecision
Conqueror - best Naafiri rune vs ViTriumph - best Naafiri rune vs ViLegend: Haste - best Naafiri rune vs ViCoup de Grace - best Naafiri rune vs Vi
Inspiration rune tree - Naafiri secondary runes vs ViInspiration
Cash Back - best Naafiri rune vs ViJack Of All Trades - best Naafiri rune vs Vi
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Naafiri to press their advantage against Vi, 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 Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Naafiri do against Vi in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Naafiri vs Vi matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Vi's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Naafiri do against Vi in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Vi with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 Vi in the late game?

In the late game, Naafiri takes over the Naafiri vs Vi matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Naafiri vs Vi matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Vi with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Naafiri build against Vi?

The best Naafiri build against Vi includes Hubris, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 55.6% 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 Vi?

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

Does Naafiri counter Vi?

Yes, Naafiri has a favorable matchup against Vi with a 62.5% win rate. Naafiri strongly counters Vi in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Naafiri against Vi?

When playing Naafiri against Vi, 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.