Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Ryzevs Naafiri

FMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ryze wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Naafiri based on 15 games. Naafiri wins the early laning phase while Ryze scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Naafiri matchup.

Ryze Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ryze 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
Naafiri - 53.3% win rateNaafiri(53.3%)
Ryze - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
53.3% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Ryze matchup - 46.7% win rate
Naafiri
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Naafiri Matchup?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 15
53.3%
Win Rate
46.7%
6.9
CS / min
6.5
854
DMG / min
889
11,687
Gold / game
12,231
205
Heal / min
200
779
DMG Mitigated / min
579
0.8
CC / min
0.1
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Ryze vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Naafiri's 46.7%, giving Ryze a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Ryze outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri needs to press advantages before Ryze reaches their power spikes, while Ryze should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ryze leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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.

Ryze vs Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Naafiri in League of Legends

Ryze is favored during the laning phase against Naafiri, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ryze holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.9Ryze
6.5Naafiri
Ryze edges out Naafiri by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ryze.
Damage
854Ryze
889Naafiri
Naafiri deals 35 more champion damage per minute than Ryze. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ryze choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Naafiri's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,687Ryze
12,231Naafiri
Naafiri earns 544 more gold per game than Ryze, 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
0.8Ryze
0.1Naafiri
Ryze 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 Ryze coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
984Ryze
780Naafiri
Ryze vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 204 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ryze 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 Ryze Build Against Naafiri

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Naafiri are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace and Actualizer. This combination gives Ryze an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 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 Ryze vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze42.9%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri57.1%
Late Game
Ryze
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze62.5%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri37.5%

Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Ryze. This lopsided early game means Naafiri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Naafiri must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Ryze reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ryze survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Ryze Runes Against Naafiri

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs NaafiriSorcery
Phase Rush - best Ryze rune vs NaafiriManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs NaafiriTranscendence - best Ryze rune vs NaafiriWaterwalking - best Ryze rune vs Naafiri
Inspiration rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs NaafiriInspiration
Triple Tonic - best Ryze rune vs NaafiriCosmic Insight - best Ryze rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Ryze to press their advantage against Naafiri, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Ryze 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
43.24%747.476711,08046.1%40.0%
42.37%597.473011,83134.6%48.5%
46.30%547.375111,56246.1%46.4%
47.83%467.484811,88950.0%46.1%
45.45%447.786712,75450.0%42.3%
48.72%397.290412,80847.1%50.0%
42.11%387.289011,46845.0%38.9%
47.37%387.487712,04036.8%57.9%
47.22%367.174512,29857.1%40.9%
44.12%346.981912,28833.3%50.0%
35.48%317.179111,68650.0%26.3%
45.16%317.389011,87847.4%41.7%
26.67%307.682213,10537.5%22.7%
36.67%308.081111,64123.5%53.9%
44.44%277.176511,56638.5%50.0%
33.33%247.373210,83625.0%41.7%
37.50%247.291011,71323.1%54.5%
47.83%237.592911,89723.1%80.0%
52.17%237.990912,70240.0%61.5%
45.45%227.385113,11237.5%50.0%
63.64%227.51,05712,55258.3%70.0%
38.10%218.086113,83040.0%36.4%
52.38%217.789612,23950.0%54.5%
57.14%217.299412,39766.7%50.0%
55.00%207.683712,09240.0%70.0%
47.37%197.51,00212,32037.5%54.5%
42.11%197.173810,84827.3%62.5%
47.37%197.086411,49450.0%44.4%
44.44%187.478511,05914.3%63.6%
50.00%187.81,00111,69537.5%60.0%
58.82%177.288111,95075.0%44.4%
43.75%167.41,01012,64916.7%60.0%
56.25%167.866411,02650.0%66.7%
56.25%167.174111,60844.4%71.4%
33.33%156.767312,48950.0%30.8%
53.33%156.985411,68742.9%62.5%
33.33%157.288813,5390.0%45.5%
26.67%157.087611,90125.0%28.6%
78.57%147.388313,09066.7%87.5%
35.71%148.194210,54625.0%50.0%
50.00%147.092411,51842.9%57.1%
42.86%147.073511,65060.0%33.3%
38.46%137.21,15713,19466.7%14.3%
27.27%115.279210,71637.5%0.0%
54.55%117.587612,30375.0%42.9%
27.27%118.077611,21933.3%0.0%
50.00%108.172811,53450.0%50.0%
60.00%106.893712,34533.3%71.4%
55.56%97.493114,38133.3%66.7%
22.22%96.876511,00220.0%25.0%
33.33%98.21,25613,31740.0%25.0%
37.50%86.973812,3000.0%50.0%
50.00%86.985214,35766.7%40.0%
37.50%87.890514,14466.7%20.0%
57.14%77.593512,86166.7%50.0%
66.67%67.61,08714,3820.0%80.0%
33.33%67.185310,47850.0%0.0%
16.67%66.07158,2280.0%50.0%
66.67%68.51,15015,495100.0%60.0%
16.67%67.171711,1250.0%25.0%
33.33%66.790912,31433.3%33.3%
66.67%68.483610,33980.0%0.0%
16.67%67.167712,470100.0%0.0%
33.33%67.81,42612,7640.0%100.0%
33.33%67.279910,7870.0%50.0%
33.33%67.286814,1050.0%50.0%
80.00%57.480812,07950.0%100.0%
60.00%56.387910,72850.0%66.7%
80.00%58.21,04812,20866.7%100.0%
60.00%57.71,04312,76550.0%100.0%
40.00%53.162910,37933.3%50.0%
80.00%57.766710,682100.0%0.0%
20.00%55.494212,2910.0%25.0%

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Ryze vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Naafiri matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Naafiri's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ryze do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Ryze with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Naafiri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ryze do against Naafiri in the late game?

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

Who wins the Ryze vs Naafiri matchup?

Ryze wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Naafiri?

The best Ryze build against Naafiri includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ryze runes against Naafiri?

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

Does Ryze counter Naafiri?

Yes, Ryze has a favorable matchup against Naafiri with a 53.3% win rate. Ryze strongly counters Naafiri in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ryze against Naafiri?

When playing Ryze against Naafiri, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Naafiri. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.