Zeri - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Zerivs Naafiri

DMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zeri vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Zeri wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Naafiri based on 5 games. Naafiri wins the early laning phase while Zeri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zeri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zeri vs Naafiri matchup.

Zeri Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zeri 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 - 60.0% win rateNaafiri(60.0%)
Zeri - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Zeri
60.0% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Zeri matchup - 40.0% win rate
Naafiri
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Zeri vs Naafiri Matchup?

Zeri wins the Zeri vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Zeri
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.1
CS / min
6.6
1,069
DMG / min
835
14,526
Gold / game
13,542
261
Heal / min
208
454
DMG Mitigated / min
640
0.3
CC / min
0.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Zeri vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Zeri vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Zeri wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Naafiri's 40.0%, giving Zeri a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Zeri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri needs to press advantages before Zeri reaches their power spikes, while Zeri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zeri leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zeri 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.

Zeri vs Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Zeri wins the laning phase against Naafiri in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.1Zeri
6.6Naafiri
Zeri edges out Naafiri by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zeri.
Damage
1,069Zeri
835Naafiri
Zeri heavily out-damages Naafiri by 234 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Naafiri should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Zeri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,526Zeri
13,542Naafiri
Zeri generates a commanding 983 more gold per game than Naafiri. This substantial economic advantage means Zeri consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Naafiri should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Zeri
0.1Naafiri
Both Zeri and Naafiri provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
715Zeri
848Naafiri
Naafiri heals and mitigates 133 more damage per minute than Zeri, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Naafiri to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Zeri.

Best Zeri Build Against Naafiri

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Zeri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zeri against Naafiri are Immortal Shieldbow, Stormrazor and Statikk Shiv. This combination gives Zeri an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Zeri vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Zeri early game win rateZeri33.3%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri66.7%
Late Game
Zeri
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Zeri late game win rateZeri100.0%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri0.0%

Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Zeri. This lopsided early game means Naafiri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zeri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Naafiri. Extended games heavily favor Zeri, 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 Zeri reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zeri 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 Zeri Runes Against Naafiri

Precision rune tree - Zeri primary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Zeri rune vs NaafiriTriumph - best Zeri rune vs NaafiriLegend: Alacrity - best Zeri rune vs NaafiriLast Stand - best Zeri rune vs Naafiri
Resolve rune tree - Zeri secondary runes vs NaafiriResolve
Conditioning - best Zeri rune vs NaafiriOvergrowth - best Zeri rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Zeri to press their advantage against Naafiri, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Zeri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Zeri'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 Zeri build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zeri matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.89%3877.494114,58450.7%44.5%
49.83%2897.388014,34543.9%54.7%
48.03%2797.489613,99845.8%50.4%
45.32%2677.588414,11542.5%48.1%
53.59%2377.487714,25951.0%55.6%
51.24%2017.289214,55558.0%46.0%
54.49%1787.494714,47148.8%59.4%
49.38%1607.497315,13555.2%45.2%
52.00%1257.51,04715,42546.3%56.3%
48.48%997.399314,37752.9%43.8%
55.32%947.694814,82161.5%50.9%
50.55%917.891515,57254.5%46.8%
54.32%817.485013,72352.2%57.1%
62.96%817.297015,60178.1%53.1%
45.07%717.493714,36551.5%39.5%
54.29%707.291413,55047.7%65.4%
47.83%697.789313,48146.1%50.0%
48.15%548.087814,76835.7%61.5%
54.90%517.487014,05650.0%58.6%
41.18%517.491313,70750.0%33.3%
50.98%517.587213,84153.9%48.0%
36.36%337.81,01714,02618.8%52.9%
46.67%307.388114,21042.9%50.0%
44.44%277.597315,14418.2%62.5%
56.00%257.31,01616,09870.0%46.7%
58.33%247.995214,69360.0%57.1%
58.33%247.287313,10464.3%50.0%
44.44%187.073613,63337.5%50.0%
41.18%177.685815,13740.0%41.7%
68.75%168.31,30318,36766.7%69.2%
43.75%167.989214,29154.5%20.0%
50.00%167.279615,05260.0%45.5%
50.00%167.494615,01242.9%55.6%
56.25%168.192415,85180.0%45.5%
33.33%156.182513,79057.1%12.5%
53.33%157.51,03516,76966.7%33.3%
38.46%137.276914,75160.0%25.0%
41.67%126.796113,79150.0%40.0%
41.67%127.51,01114,18933.3%50.0%
18.18%116.971410,7010.0%40.0%
33.33%97.788415,65350.0%28.6%
66.67%98.087612,97575.0%60.0%
44.44%97.785515,68533.3%50.0%
62.50%87.51,14718,03850.0%66.7%
28.57%77.71,02315,18933.3%25.0%
42.86%77.180012,70366.7%25.0%
71.43%77.685714,23975.0%66.7%
42.86%77.091512,08440.0%50.0%
71.43%77.51,03915,913100.0%50.0%
33.33%66.18377,960100.0%0.0%
50.00%66.793913,76750.0%50.0%
83.33%66.499015,94866.7%100.0%
50.00%66.999516,52450.0%50.0%
40.00%54.581112,97150.0%0.0%
60.00%56.774414,8580.0%75.0%
60.00%56.51,13212,27450.0%66.7%
20.00%57.369812,7230.0%33.3%
80.00%58.61,18412,962100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.41,09013,8920.0%50.0%
60.00%57.71,15317,97850.0%66.7%
60.00%57.894913,12966.7%50.0%
60.00%57.11,06914,52633.3%100.0%

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Zeri vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zeri do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Zeri wins the Zeri vs Naafiri matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Naafiri's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Zeri do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Zeri with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Naafiri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zeri do against Naafiri in the late game?

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

Who wins the Zeri vs Naafiri matchup?

Zeri wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Zeri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Zeri build against Naafiri?

The best Zeri build against Naafiri includes Immortal Shieldbow, Stormrazor, Statikk Shiv with Gunmetal Greaves. 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 Zeri runes against Naafiri?

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

Does Zeri counter Naafiri?

Yes, Zeri has a favorable matchup against Naafiri with a 60.0% win rate. Zeri strongly counters Naafiri in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Zeri against Naafiri?

When playing Zeri 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.