Udyr - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Udyrvs Naafiri

CFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Udyr vs Naafiri is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Naafiri wins with a 51.6% win rate (+3.2%) over Udyr based on 31 games. Naafiri wins the early laning phase while Udyr scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Udyr build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Udyr vs Naafiri matchup.

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Udyr Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Udyr 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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Udyr - 48.4% win rate in this matchup
Udyr
48.4% WR
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Naafiri vs Udyr matchup - 51.6% win rate
Naafiri
51.6% WR

Who Wins the Udyr vs Naafiri Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Udyr vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 31
48.4%
Win Rate
51.6%
1.4
CS / min
1.4
635
DMG / min
788
11,090
Gold / game
11,732
405
Heal / min
416
1,456
DMG Mitigated / min
677
1.0
CC / min
0.3
46.7%
Early Game WR
53.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Udyr vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Udyr vs Naafiri matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 51.6% win rate compared to Udyr's 48.4%, giving Naafiri a 3.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Udyr outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri needs to press advantages before Udyr reaches their power spikes, while Udyr should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Udyr leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Naafiri is slightly favored, Udyr can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Naafiri's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Udyr vs Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Udyr in League of Legends

Naafiri is favored during the laning phase against Udyr, 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
1.4Udyr
1.4Naafiri
Udyr and Naafiri farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
635Udyr
788Naafiri
Naafiri heavily out-damages Udyr by 154 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Udyr 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
11,090Udyr
11,732Naafiri
Naafiri earns 642 more gold per game than Udyr, 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
1.0Udyr
0.3Naafiri
Udyr 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 Udyr coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,861Udyr
1,092Naafiri
Udyr vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 769 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Udyr 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 Udyr Build Against Naafiri

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Udyr needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Udyr against Naafiri are Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Maw of Malmortius. This combination gives Udyr an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Naafiri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Udyr vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Udyr early game win rateUdyr46.7%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri53.3%
Late Game
Udyr
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Udyr late game win rateUdyr50.0%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri50.0%

Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.3% win rate — a 6.7 percentage point lead over Udyr. This lopsided early game means Naafiri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Udyr at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Naafiri. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Naafiri has the edge early, but Udyr 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 Udyr Runes Against Naafiri

Precision rune tree - Udyr primary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Conqueror - best Udyr rune vs NaafiriTriumph - best Udyr rune vs NaafiriLegend: Haste - best Udyr rune vs NaafiriLast Stand - best Udyr rune vs Naafiri
Inspiration rune tree - Udyr secondary runes vs NaafiriInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Udyr rune vs NaafiriMagical Footwear - best Udyr rune vs Naafiri
50.0% WR

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


Udyr matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Udyr'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 Udyr build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Udyr matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.76%841.171312,77464.3%50.0%
51.28%781.156411,65750.0%52.3%
51.32%761.367412,16450.0%52.3%
47.89%711.564212,29038.2%56.8%
53.33%601.159611,71137.0%66.7%
40.68%591.563812,05534.8%44.4%
46.15%521.268311,65250.0%42.9%
59.57%471.267913,21556.3%61.3%
50.00%461.464212,79153.3%48.4%
48.89%451.156811,78064.7%39.3%
47.62%422.556711,41952.4%42.9%
50.00%401.667211,96247.6%52.6%
35.14%371.268210,49038.1%31.3%
35.29%341.155210,98133.3%36.8%
41.18%341.260911,42760.0%26.3%
44.12%341.761511,76042.9%45.0%
51.52%331.170711,89947.1%56.3%
56.25%321.161811,46564.3%50.0%
38.71%311.263613,05922.2%45.5%
48.39%311.463511,09046.7%50.0%
40.00%301.171111,17733.3%50.0%
32.14%283.867311,66520.0%38.9%
42.31%261.464313,09942.9%42.1%
50.00%241.260211,63958.3%41.7%
50.00%241.058811,08033.3%60.0%
75.00%242.168512,99366.7%80.0%
52.17%231.167412,61033.3%64.3%
59.09%221.177911,14157.1%62.5%
40.91%221.866813,25150.0%37.5%
40.91%221.359510,75145.5%36.4%
47.37%191.570211,93937.5%54.5%
68.42%191.480312,61980.0%64.3%
36.84%191.168411,30125.0%45.5%
36.84%194.573411,35233.3%37.5%
38.89%184.367911,66450.0%35.7%
52.94%171.968010,23345.5%66.7%
58.82%171.468914,17616.7%81.8%
43.75%161.866710,06241.7%50.0%
93.75%161.571013,33880.0%100.0%
56.25%161.99399,36654.5%60.0%
53.33%151.277412,20828.6%75.0%
46.67%151.26149,53337.5%57.1%
57.14%141.270913,44860.0%55.6%
69.23%134.260413,23825.0%88.9%
33.33%123.16328,76742.9%20.0%
50.00%121.858911,76750.0%50.0%
50.00%121.249911,71025.0%62.5%
27.27%115.45339,99450.0%14.3%
80.00%105.576810,79950.0%87.5%
30.00%105.36637,81740.0%20.0%
50.00%101.571713,00533.3%57.1%
66.67%97.17769,66350.0%100.0%
44.44%92.081016,0340.0%66.7%
87.50%85.295812,801100.0%83.3%
25.00%80.952311,2810.0%40.0%
50.00%82.978114,3650.0%50.0%
14.29%72.468710,70625.0%0.0%
57.14%75.795413,138100.0%50.0%
57.14%70.95689,51860.0%50.0%
57.14%73.771211,25633.3%75.0%
28.57%71.169410,69850.0%20.0%
42.86%74.97589,16333.3%50.0%
100.00%61.666612,029100.0%100.0%
33.33%64.171514,7610.0%33.3%
100.00%65.01,05711,192100.0%100.0%
66.67%64.56739,420100.0%33.3%
50.00%63.291014,2890.0%60.0%
66.67%64.487712,36150.0%75.0%
60.00%56.576910,00950.0%100.0%
60.00%57.668312,02666.7%50.0%
20.00%52.379414,2590.0%25.0%
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Udyr vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Udyr do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Udyr vs Naafiri matchup with a 51.6% win rate compared to Udyr's 48.4%, a 3.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Udyr do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Udyr with a 53.3% win rate versus 46.7%. Naafiri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Udyr do against Naafiri in the late game?

In the late game, Udyr takes over the Udyr vs Naafiri matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Udyr scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Udyr vs Naafiri matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Udyr with a 51.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 3.2 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.

What is the best Udyr build against Naafiri?

The best Udyr build against Naafiri includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Maw of Malmortius with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Udyr runes against Naafiri?

The best Udyr runes against Naafiri use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Udyr vs Naafiri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Udyr counter Naafiri?

No, Udyr struggles against Naafiri with only a 48.4% win rate. Naafiri has the advantage in this matchup. Udyr players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Naafiri's lead.

How do I play Udyr against Naafiri?

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