Nami - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Namivs Zoe

CSupportMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nami vs Zoe is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Zoe wins with a 57.9% win rate (+15.8%) over Nami based on 38 games. Zoe holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nami build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nami vs Zoe matchup.

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Nami Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nami 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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Nami - 42.1% win rate in this matchup
Nami
42.1% WR
VS
Zoe vs Nami matchup - 57.9% win rate
Zoe
57.9% WR

Who Wins the Nami vs Zoe Matchup?

Zoe wins the Nami vs Zoe matchup
Winner
Zoe
Matches: 38
42.1%
Win Rate
57.9%
0.8
CS / min
1.4
289
DMG / min
763
7,920
Gold / game
9,419
513
Heal / min
84
297
DMG Mitigated / min
250
0.9
CC / min
1.6
42.1%
Early Game WR
57.9%
42.1%
Late Game WR
57.9%

Nami vs Zoe Matchup Summary

The Nami vs Zoe matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 38 recent matches analyzed, Zoe wins with a 57.9% win rate compared to Nami's 42.1%, giving Zoe a 15.8 percentage point advantage. Zoe dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nami players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Zoe leads by 474 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zoe has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nami players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Zoe 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.

Nami vs Zoe Laning Phase Breakdown

Zoe wins the laning phase against Nami in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Nami
1.4Zoe
Zoe edges out Nami by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zoe.
Damage
289Nami
763Zoe
Zoe heavily out-damages Nami by 474 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nami should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Zoe's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,920Nami
9,419Zoe
Zoe generates a commanding 1,499 more gold per game than Nami. This substantial economic advantage means Zoe consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nami should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Nami
1.6Zoe
Zoe provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nami, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zoe coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
810Nami
334Zoe
Nami vastly out-sustains Zoe, healing and mitigating 476 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nami can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zoe is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zoe, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nami Build Against Zoe

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Zoe, providing the mobility and stats Nami needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nami against Zoe are Moonstone Renewer, Imperial Mandate and Ardent Censer. This combination gives Nami an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 60.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zoe. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nami vs Zoe matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zoe
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Nami early game win rateNami42.1%
Zoe early game win rateZoe57.9%
Late Game
Zoe
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Nami late game win rateNami42.1%
Zoe late game win rateZoe57.9%

Zoe dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.9% win rate — a 15.8 percentage point lead over Nami. This lopsided early game means Zoe can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zoe is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.9% win rate — 15.8 points above Nami. Extended games heavily favor Zoe, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Nami Runes Against Zoe

Sorcery rune tree - Nami primary runes vs ZoeSorcery
Summon Aery - best Nami rune vs ZoeManaflow Band - best Nami rune vs ZoeTranscendence - best Nami rune vs ZoeWaterwalking - best Nami rune vs Zoe
Inspiration rune tree - Nami secondary runes vs ZoeInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Nami rune vs ZoeBiscuit Delivery - best Nami rune vs Zoe
100.0% WR

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


Nami matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Nami'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 Nami build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nami 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
49.17%5430.93048,53253.2%46.1%
44.81%3950.93198,27642.1%47.3%
53.06%3600.92888,47146.1%57.5%
49.27%3430.93118,41646.8%51.3%
52.53%2970.93308,45955.2%50.0%
53.74%2940.93298,64755.9%52.1%
50.45%2220.92908,29852.0%49.2%
46.33%2180.92998,13049.1%43.4%
49.29%2110.93298,15052.0%46.8%
46.80%2030.93368,95143.6%48.8%
43.84%2030.93018,06144.4%43.3%
50.54%1840.83378,73248.8%52.0%
46.86%1750.92988,36046.8%46.9%
50.57%1740.83227,99351.6%49.4%
54.17%1680.83378,51248.6%58.5%
46.71%1520.83008,09543.1%50.0%
48.00%1500.92998,74542.6%51.7%
51.06%1410.93288,61053.7%49.4%
48.84%1290.83358,35353.5%45.1%
47.15%1230.92667,63746.4%48.1%
59.63%1090.92978,81064.0%55.9%
46.79%1090.83858,08433.3%60.0%
54.72%1060.83188,62261.2%49.1%
47.62%1050.93618,09754.4%39.6%
44.66%1030.93088,37850.0%40.4%
49.51%1030.93258,61056.0%43.4%
45.74%940.93478,53146.5%45.1%
57.61%920.93278,49154.8%60.0%
43.33%900.93018,47342.4%43.9%
55.13%780.83428,52051.5%57.8%
50.00%760.93338,37045.2%53.3%
40.35%570.83489,32646.7%38.1%
48.08%520.93548,75747.6%48.4%
56.00%500.93428,34853.9%58.3%
46.67%450.83287,81745.5%47.8%
59.09%440.83379,48785.7%46.7%
42.11%380.82897,92042.1%42.1%
50.00%360.93059,13453.9%47.8%
32.26%310.83317,91621.4%41.2%
61.29%310.83058,92157.1%64.7%
42.31%261.03548,25240.0%43.8%
68.00%250.83229,29763.6%71.4%
58.33%241.13568,80962.5%56.3%
65.22%230.93108,55263.6%66.7%
72.73%220.83219,41262.5%78.6%
57.14%210.93418,30753.9%62.5%
70.00%200.92917,96183.3%50.0%
55.56%180.72938,63244.4%66.7%
53.33%150.83098,19428.6%75.0%
26.67%150.93029,08637.5%14.3%
57.14%140.83278,46840.0%66.7%
53.85%130.83089,05150.0%55.6%
38.46%130.92828,12225.0%44.4%
61.54%130.83049,30880.0%50.0%
61.54%130.83308,70960.0%62.5%
58.33%121.03569,01375.0%50.0%
33.33%121.03168,04016.7%50.0%
72.73%110.93267,90950.0%100.0%
50.00%100.83389,12233.3%57.1%
40.00%100.73168,57066.7%28.6%
33.33%90.93039,79850.0%28.6%
37.50%81.13759,4640.0%50.0%
25.00%81.12968,37133.3%20.0%
62.50%80.84087,12460.0%66.7%
57.14%70.73859,681100.0%25.0%
50.00%60.84118,90250.0%50.0%
33.33%60.83799,02950.0%25.0%
66.67%60.92958,609100.0%50.0%
33.33%61.43478,29433.3%33.3%
40.00%51.13267,67150.0%33.3%
40.00%50.83069,9890.0%40.0%
100.00%50.73189,889100.0%100.0%
80.00%50.82637,948100.0%66.7%
80.00%50.93626,740100.0%50.0%

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Nami vs Zoe - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nami do against Zoe in League of Legends?

Zoe wins the Nami vs Zoe matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to Nami's 42.1%, a 15.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 38 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Nami do against Zoe in the early game?

In the early game, Zoe has the advantage against Nami with a 57.9% win rate versus 42.1%. Zoe players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nami do against Zoe in the late game?

In the late game, Zoe takes over the Nami vs Zoe matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. Zoe scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nami vs Zoe matchup?

Zoe wins the matchup against Nami with a 57.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 15.8 percentage point advantage means Zoe is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 38 games analyzed.

What is the best Nami build against Zoe?

The best Nami build against Zoe includes Moonstone Renewer, Imperial Mandate, Ardent Censer with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 60.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nami runes against Zoe?

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

Does Nami counter Zoe?

No, Nami struggles against Zoe with only a 42.1% win rate. Zoe has the advantage in this matchup. Nami players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zoe's lead.

How do I play Nami against Zoe?

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