Naafiri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Naafirivs Yasuo

BAssassinFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Naafiri vs Yasuo is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Yasuo wins with a 54.1% win rate (+8.2%) over Naafiri based on 122 games. Yasuo wins the early laning phase while Naafiri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Naafiri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Naafiri vs Yasuo matchup.

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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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Naafiri - 45.9% win rate in this matchup
Naafiri
45.9% WR
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Yasuo vs Naafiri matchup - 54.1% win rate
Yasuo
54.1% WR

Who Wins the Naafiri vs Yasuo Matchup?

Yasuo wins the Naafiri vs Yasuo matchup
Winner
Yasuo
Matches: 122
45.9%
Win Rate
54.1%
6.2
CS / min
6.6
943
DMG / min
931
13,047
Gold / game
13,107
242
Heal / min
309
741
DMG Mitigated / min
1,107
0.1
CC / min
0.8
37.5%
Early Game WR
62.5%
51.4%
Late Game WR
48.6%

Naafiri vs Yasuo Matchup Summary

The Naafiri vs Yasuo matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 122 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 54.1% win rate compared to Naafiri's 45.9%, giving Yasuo a 8.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yasuo controls the early laning stage, but Naafiri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yasuo needs to press advantages before Naafiri reaches their power spikes, while Naafiri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Yasuo leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yasuo 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 Yasuo 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 Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown

Yasuo wins the laning phase against Naafiri in League of Legends

Yasuo is favored during the laning phase against Naafiri, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Yasuo holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.2Naafiri
6.6Yasuo
Yasuo edges out Naafiri by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yasuo.
Damage
943Naafiri
931Yasuo
Damage output is virtually even between Naafiri and Yasuo, with only 11 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,047Naafiri
13,107Yasuo
Naafiri and Yasuo generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 60 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
0.8Yasuo
Yasuo provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Naafiri, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Yasuo coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
983Naafiri
1,416Yasuo
Yasuo vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 433 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yasuo 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 Yasuo

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Yasuo, providing the mobility and stats Naafiri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Naafiri against Yasuo are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Edge of Night. 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 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Yasuo. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Naafiri vs Yasuo matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yasuo
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri37.5%
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo62.5%
Late Game
Naafiri
51.4%
+2.7% advantage
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri51.4%
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo48.6%

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

In the late game (25+ minutes), Naafiri takes over with a 51.4% win rate, leading Yasuo by 2.7 percentage points. Naafiri scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Yasuo has the edge early, but Naafiri 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 Yasuo

Domination rune tree - Naafiri primary runes vs YasuoDomination
Electrocute - best Naafiri rune vs YasuoSudden Impact - best Naafiri rune vs YasuoGrisly Mementos - best Naafiri rune vs YasuoTreasure Hunter - best Naafiri rune vs Yasuo
Precision rune tree - Naafiri secondary runes vs YasuoPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Naafiri rune vs YasuoPresence of Mind - best Naafiri rune vs Yasuo
69.6% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Naafiri the best tools to compete against Yasuo 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.

Naafiri matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.12%1783.479312,18147.7%54.4%
49.41%1701.173812,67957.5%43.3%
60.14%1486.391212,15659.7%60.5%
44.20%1381.269312,38048.5%40.0%
45.52%1346.295412,90950.0%41.4%
42.11%1331.273813,04442.3%42.0%
41.67%1325.684512,30134.6%46.3%
46.56%1316.185412,66450.0%44.2%
51.20%1254.084412,37045.5%55.7%
55.74%1221.272812,95452.6%58.5%
45.90%1226.294313,04737.5%51.4%
46.61%1181.375113,28947.3%46.0%
58.47%1181.173413,21663.8%53.3%
47.79%1135.285612,42351.1%45.5%
48.65%1116.094212,30943.2%52.2%
60.38%1066.185012,66255.6%63.9%
53.85%1046.188212,24156.8%51.7%
52.00%1006.392912,69058.5%47.5%
50.00%961.279813,48552.5%48.2%
53.68%954.41,04113,14861.0%48.1%
45.26%953.583612,20344.4%46.3%
48.39%931.276113,39747.4%49.1%
42.86%911.477011,87040.4%45.5%
49.40%831.367011,52153.3%44.7%
51.85%812.778212,88254.5%50.0%
57.14%706.084111,96851.6%61.5%
46.38%696.21,02312,77759.3%38.1%
55.07%696.487911,57754.3%55.9%
53.85%656.587812,01163.6%43.8%
44.44%636.392813,37841.7%46.1%
55.00%605.890212,87552.2%56.8%
51.72%581.383213,94360.7%43.3%
56.14%575.183413,31745.8%63.6%
45.61%571.274013,48955.0%40.5%
50.91%556.495111,48148.6%55.0%
48.15%542.484613,41450.0%46.7%
46.30%546.01,05413,52154.5%40.6%
46.30%546.392612,67448.1%44.4%
59.26%546.184712,14660.0%58.6%
45.28%536.085011,46150.0%40.7%
30.19%531.073612,70730.8%29.6%
45.28%531.481513,17137.5%51.7%
49.06%531.169212,25957.1%40.0%
54.00%506.695712,46361.9%48.3%
48.00%501.279413,98355.6%43.8%
50.00%506.095912,59952.0%48.0%
44.90%491.165812,62352.4%39.3%
45.83%481.175211,65237.5%54.2%
54.17%481.469913,18256.0%52.2%
56.52%463.680111,58065.4%45.0%
57.78%456.296912,68363.2%53.9%
57.78%456.31,04614,26184.2%38.5%
54.55%442.880612,49260.9%47.6%
61.36%445.595613,74262.5%60.7%
39.53%434.877212,66123.8%54.5%
57.14%426.384412,33161.9%52.4%
42.50%402.189914,84750.0%38.5%
51.28%391.170811,95550.0%52.6%
48.72%391.181113,38450.0%47.4%
50.00%386.189111,87450.0%50.0%
48.65%376.285111,69256.3%42.9%
58.33%361.673212,29668.4%47.1%
36.11%366.186512,25546.1%30.4%
57.14%354.195413,38460.0%55.0%
51.43%353.389213,14653.3%50.0%
61.76%345.889113,54763.6%60.9%
64.71%341.881112,31966.7%62.5%
58.82%346.11,05212,47668.8%50.0%
61.76%344.490712,42757.9%66.7%
54.55%336.01,01013,69450.0%57.1%
53.13%321.286613,45961.5%47.4%
53.13%324.092411,16562.5%43.8%
43.33%305.61,00912,36950.0%38.9%
46.67%303.788212,50357.1%37.5%
43.33%306.21,06711,74040.0%46.7%
40.00%306.397012,03121.4%56.3%
50.00%281.380312,73961.5%40.0%
60.71%283.190612,47253.9%66.7%
55.56%271.678513,86366.7%50.0%
48.00%254.293614,43950.0%47.1%
60.00%256.599412,11057.1%63.6%
56.00%255.785613,24972.7%42.9%
45.83%241.379711,66946.7%44.4%
69.57%236.487712,44680.0%61.5%
56.52%234.91,14212,15164.3%44.4%
43.48%233.998612,66127.3%58.3%
54.55%221.172911,33569.2%33.3%
40.91%224.389011,96030.0%50.0%
36.36%221.075713,07440.0%33.3%
57.14%216.896312,26950.0%66.7%
47.62%216.189012,39844.4%50.0%
70.00%206.993311,52371.4%66.7%
47.37%194.71,01214,11257.1%41.7%
66.67%181.182613,12655.6%77.8%
61.11%185.385312,98555.6%66.7%
55.56%186.387511,16553.9%60.0%
55.56%183.585813,07454.5%57.1%
52.94%176.190111,91742.9%60.0%
47.06%176.090913,20757.1%40.0%
64.71%171.184913,07475.0%55.6%
50.00%165.692512,77820.0%63.6%
40.00%153.693511,49050.0%28.6%
40.00%150.970511,53728.6%50.0%
35.71%143.681212,27114.3%57.1%
50.00%146.21,05411,87060.0%44.4%
61.54%135.569910,56842.9%83.3%
53.85%136.11,08114,26150.0%57.1%
69.23%136.81,03013,31983.3%57.1%
76.92%134.51,05614,39466.7%80.0%
53.85%136.01,02713,75575.0%44.4%
58.33%121.487013,92842.9%80.0%
50.00%125.91,00011,59950.0%50.0%
72.73%115.374511,844100.0%50.0%
54.55%116.696411,74840.0%66.7%
54.55%114.81,11211,93916.7%100.0%
50.00%105.779211,90120.0%80.0%
60.00%103.091812,88360.0%60.0%
33.33%95.51,30814,4660.0%42.9%
33.33%90.876112,83425.0%40.0%
44.44%95.38279,84040.0%50.0%
77.78%94.493312,50080.0%75.0%
75.00%85.485011,837100.0%60.0%
50.00%86.61,02910,930100.0%0.0%
37.50%86.31,00213,1560.0%60.0%
12.50%86.372813,04716.7%0.0%
42.86%75.867014,3730.0%75.0%
57.14%72.070310,82057.1%0.0%
71.43%75.71,07913,01280.0%50.0%
57.14%76.499111,88350.0%66.7%
71.43%75.81,01915,21166.7%75.0%
33.33%62.361911,07233.3%33.3%
16.67%63.473611,98033.3%0.0%
66.67%66.089713,32466.7%66.7%
80.00%56.51,09211,154100.0%50.0%
60.00%54.072310,66850.0%100.0%
60.00%52.781813,80050.0%66.7%
80.00%56.31,15612,89566.7%100.0%
100.00%56.292613,664100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.968913,41450.0%33.3%
40.00%57.21,03314,20050.0%33.3%
60.00%55.45219,4850.0%100.0%

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Naafiri vs Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Naafiri do against Yasuo in League of Legends?

Yasuo wins the Naafiri vs Yasuo matchup with a 54.1% win rate compared to Naafiri's 45.9%, a 8.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 122 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Naafiri do against Yasuo in the early game?

In the early game, Yasuo has the advantage against Naafiri with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Yasuo players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Naafiri do against Yasuo in the late game?

In the late game, Naafiri takes over the Naafiri vs Yasuo matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to 48.6%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Naafiri vs Yasuo matchup?

Yasuo wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 54.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 8.2 percentage point advantage means Yasuo is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 122 games analyzed.

What is the best Naafiri build against Yasuo?

The best Naafiri build against Yasuo includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Edge of Night with Armored Advance. 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 Yasuo?

The best Naafiri runes against Yasuo use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 69.6% win rate in the Naafiri vs Yasuo matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Naafiri counter Yasuo?

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

How do I play Naafiri against Yasuo?

When playing Naafiri against Yasuo, play cautiously and avoid Yasuo's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Yasuo in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.