Rek'Sai - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Rek'Saivs Naafiri

FFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rek'Sai vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Rek'Sai wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Naafiri based on 11 games. Rek'Sai holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rek'Sai build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rek'Sai vs Naafiri matchup.

Rek'Sai Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rek'Sai 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 - 54.5% win rateNaafiri(54.5%)
Rek'Sai - 54.5% win rate in this matchup
Rek'Sai
54.5% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Rek'Sai matchup - 45.5% win rate
Naafiri
45.5% WR

Who Wins the Rek'Sai vs Naafiri Matchup?

Rek'Sai wins the Rek'Sai vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Rek'Sai
Matches: 11
54.5%
Win Rate
45.5%
0.8
CS / min
1.4
797
DMG / min
831
11,781
Gold / game
12,504
742
Heal / min
415
1,090
DMG Mitigated / min
798
1.3
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Rek'Sai vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Rek'Sai vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Rek'Sai wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Naafiri's 45.5%, giving Rek'Sai a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Rek'Sai dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Naafiri 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 Rek'Sai leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rek'Sai players can confidently pick into Naafiri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Naafiri away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rek'Sai vs Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Rek'Sai in League of Legends

Naafiri is favored during the laning phase against Rek'Sai, 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
0.8Rek'Sai
1.4Naafiri
Naafiri edges out Rek'Sai 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 Naafiri.
Damage
797Rek'Sai
831Naafiri
Naafiri deals 34 more champion damage per minute than Rek'Sai. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Rek'Sai choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Naafiri's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,781Rek'Sai
12,504Naafiri
Naafiri earns 723 more gold per game than Rek'Sai, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Naafiri slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.3Rek'Sai
0.3Naafiri
Rek'Sai brings significantly more crowd control than Naafiri, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Rek'Sai 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
1,832Rek'Sai
1,213Naafiri
Rek'Sai vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 619 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai Build Against Naafiri

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Rek'Sai needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rek'Sai against Naafiri are Death's Dance, Titanic Hydra and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Rek'Sai an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Naafiri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rek'Sai vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rek'Sai
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rek'Sai early game win rateRek'Sai50.0%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri50.0%
Late Game
Rek'Sai
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Rek'Sai late game win rateRek'Sai60.0%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri40.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Rek'Sai and Naafiri, with Rek'Sai holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Rek'Sai is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Naafiri. Extended games heavily favor Rek'Sai, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Rek'Sai Runes Against Naafiri

Precision rune tree - Rek'Sai primary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Conqueror - best Rek'Sai rune vs NaafiriTriumph - best Rek'Sai rune vs NaafiriLegend: Alacrity - best Rek'Sai rune vs NaafiriCoup de Grace - best Rek'Sai rune vs Naafiri
Inspiration rune tree - Rek'Sai secondary runes vs NaafiriInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Rek'Sai rune vs NaafiriMagical Footwear - best Rek'Sai rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Rek'Sai to press their advantage against Naafiri, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Rek'Sai matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Rek'Sai'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 Rek'Sai build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rek'Sai 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
64.58%480.865913,14066.7%62.5%
58.33%360.871912,43368.8%50.0%
58.82%341.062913,23555.0%64.3%
36.36%331.163211,83333.3%40.0%
62.50%320.869012,94062.5%62.5%
56.25%320.862712,74468.8%43.8%
51.61%311.071713,00569.2%38.9%
37.93%291.673811,19840.0%35.7%
50.00%280.769413,57272.7%35.3%
37.04%271.772113,44550.0%26.7%
25.00%241.362413,18612.5%31.3%
41.67%240.763412,68760.0%28.6%
54.17%240.769812,13050.0%57.1%
47.06%170.876013,10816.7%63.6%
62.50%161.181013,81255.6%71.4%
40.00%150.971312,08950.0%28.6%
46.67%151.862911,37346.1%50.0%
64.29%141.162011,78575.0%50.0%
50.00%140.866213,38833.3%62.5%
84.62%130.662713,08671.4%100.0%
61.54%131.264911,45337.5%100.0%
38.46%131.168112,33828.6%50.0%
46.15%130.874214,00166.7%28.6%
66.67%120.775313,73471.4%60.0%
45.45%110.765210,10957.1%25.0%
54.55%110.879711,78150.0%60.0%
63.64%110.971812,16775.0%57.1%
45.45%111.366112,57128.6%75.0%
40.00%100.857110,70850.0%33.3%
40.00%100.881014,17260.0%20.0%
60.00%101.273312,12060.0%60.0%
20.00%100.964014,1000.0%28.6%
44.44%90.771812,81640.0%50.0%
44.44%92.773812,73250.0%40.0%
22.22%90.873212,60350.0%14.3%
37.50%81.376812,72325.0%50.0%
50.00%80.769513,35233.3%60.0%
75.00%83.589111,35960.0%100.0%
50.00%86.359410,21120.0%100.0%
50.00%81.080712,722100.0%20.0%
57.14%70.758412,29033.3%75.0%
42.86%71.775411,68675.0%0.0%
66.67%62.074211,46880.0%0.0%
16.67%60.863512,2000.0%33.3%
66.67%60.872812,596100.0%33.3%
40.00%51.047111,99250.0%0.0%
60.00%56.994213,57566.7%50.0%
20.00%55.787411,1020.0%50.0%
80.00%51.875614,582100.0%75.0%
40.00%50.457210,89625.0%100.0%
0.00%30.760011,8480.0%0.0%

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Rek'Sai vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rek'Sai do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Rek'Sai wins the Rek'Sai vs Naafiri matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Naafiri's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Rek'Sai do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Rek'Sai has the advantage against Naafiri with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Rek'Sai players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rek'Sai do against Naafiri in the late game?

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

Who wins the Rek'Sai vs Naafiri matchup?

Rek'Sai wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Rek'Sai is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Rek'Sai build against Naafiri?

The best Rek'Sai build against Naafiri includes Death's Dance, Titanic Hydra, Spear of Shojin with Mercury's Treads. 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 Rek'Sai runes against Naafiri?

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

Does Rek'Sai counter Naafiri?

Yes, Rek'Sai has a favorable matchup against Naafiri with a 54.5% win rate. Rek'Sai strongly counters Naafiri in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Rek'Sai against Naafiri?

When playing Rek'Sai against Naafiri, 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.