Xayah - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Xayahvs Naafiri

DMarksman
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xayah vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Naafiri wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Xayah based on 5 games. Naafiri holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Xayah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xayah vs Naafiri matchup.

Xayah Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Xayah 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 - 0.0% win rateNaafiri(0.0%)
Xayah - 0.0% win rate in this matchup
Xayah
0.0% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Xayah matchup - 100.0% win rate
Naafiri
100.0% WR

Who Wins the Xayah vs Naafiri Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Xayah vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 5
0.0%
Win Rate
100.0%
6.7
CS / min
5.5
782
DMG / min
1,026
12,401
Gold / game
13,472
223
Heal / min
253
494
DMG Mitigated / min
684
0.5
CC / min
0.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Xayah vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Xayah vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Xayah's 0.0%, giving Naafiri a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Naafiri dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Xayah 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 Xayah leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri has a strong advantage in this matchup. Xayah players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Naafiri 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.

Xayah vs Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Xayah in League of Legends

Naafiri is favored during the laning phase against Xayah, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Naafiri holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.7Xayah
5.5Naafiri
Xayah significantly out-farms Naafiri by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Xayah a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Naafiri players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
782Xayah
1,026Naafiri
Naafiri heavily out-damages Xayah by 243 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Xayah 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
12,401Xayah
13,472Naafiri
Naafiri generates a commanding 1,070 more gold per game than Xayah. This substantial economic advantage means Naafiri consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Xayah should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Xayah
0.1Naafiri
Xayah provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Naafiri, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Xayah coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
717Xayah
938Naafiri
Naafiri vastly out-sustains Xayah, healing and mitigating 220 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Naafiri can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Xayah is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Xayah, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Xayah early game win rateXayah0.0%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri100.0%
Late Game
Naafiri
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Xayah late game win rateXayah0.0%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri100.0%

Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Xayah. This lopsided early game means Naafiri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Naafiri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Xayah. Extended games heavily favor Naafiri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Xayah Runes Against Naafiri

Precision rune tree - Xayah primary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Xayah rune vs NaafiriPresence of Mind - best Xayah rune vs NaafiriLegend: Bloodline - best Xayah rune vs NaafiriCut Down - best Xayah rune vs Naafiri
Inspiration rune tree - Xayah secondary runes vs NaafiriInspiration
Cash Back - best Xayah rune vs NaafiriBiscuit Delivery - best Xayah rune vs Naafiri
0.0% WR

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


Xayah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Xayah'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 Xayah build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Xayah matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.03%1327.081713,08852.5%53.4%
51.89%1067.397014,68548.8%53.9%
47.57%1037.285913,82453.2%42.9%
47.52%1016.682712,77939.6%54.7%
45.54%1016.677113,02338.6%50.9%
52.48%1016.884012,61448.9%55.4%
48.05%777.387711,99641.5%55.6%
47.83%697.092613,63645.5%50.0%
53.23%627.184014,39250.0%55.3%
50.00%567.194813,57353.9%46.7%
58.33%486.881414,07154.5%61.5%
36.96%466.776113,02536.8%37.0%
42.42%337.587514,03237.5%47.1%
45.16%316.884512,47538.5%50.0%
51.61%316.689714,38540.0%57.1%
65.52%296.792714,77070.0%63.2%
43.48%237.192713,17645.5%41.7%
63.64%227.492112,56372.7%54.5%
42.11%196.596913,63544.4%40.0%
57.89%197.292114,71562.5%54.5%
50.00%186.991513,39140.0%53.9%
41.18%176.485912,87922.2%62.5%
43.75%167.186415,90850.0%41.7%
46.67%157.691715,96650.0%46.1%
40.00%157.393512,77837.5%42.9%
46.67%157.278813,01355.6%33.3%
61.54%136.880614,51966.7%60.0%
63.64%117.899912,73780.0%50.0%
70.00%106.485016,87350.0%75.0%
55.56%97.297012,80760.0%50.0%
37.50%88.01,16619,584100.0%28.6%
0.00%56.778212,4010.0%0.0%
80.00%57.578114,438100.0%75.0%

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Xayah vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xayah do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Xayah vs Naafiri matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Xayah's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Xayah do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Xayah with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Naafiri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Xayah do against Naafiri in the late game?

In the late game, Naafiri takes over the Xayah vs Naafiri matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xayah vs Naafiri matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Xayah with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Xayah build against Naafiri?

The best Xayah build against Naafiri includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Xayah runes against Naafiri?

The best Xayah runes against Naafiri use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Xayah vs Naafiri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xayah counter Naafiri?

No, Xayah struggles against Naafiri with only a 0.0% win rate. Naafiri has the advantage in this matchup. Xayah players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Naafiri's lead.

How do I play Xayah against Naafiri?

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