Zyra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Zyravs Naafiri

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

Zyra vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Naafiri wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Zyra based on 6 games. Zyra wins the early laning phase while Naafiri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zyra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zyra vs Naafiri matchup.

Zyra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zyra 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 - 33.3% win rateNaafiri(33.3%)
Zyra - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Zyra
33.3% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Zyra matchup - 66.7% win rate
Naafiri
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Zyra vs Naafiri Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Zyra vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
2.4
CS / min
1.6
1,126
DMG / min
844
12,698
Gold / game
12,993
214
Heal / min
424
388
DMG Mitigated / min
746
1.6
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Zyra vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Zyra vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Zyra's 33.3%, giving Naafiri a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zyra controls the early laning stage, but Naafiri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zyra needs to press advantages before Naafiri reaches their power spikes, while Naafiri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zyra leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zyra 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.

Zyra vs Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Zyra wins the laning phase against Naafiri in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.4Zyra
1.6Naafiri
Zyra edges out Naafiri by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zyra.
Damage
1,126Zyra
844Naafiri
Zyra heavily out-damages Naafiri by 282 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 Zyra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,698Zyra
12,993Naafiri
Zyra and Naafiri generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 296 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.6Zyra
0.3Naafiri
Zyra brings significantly more crowd control than Naafiri, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zyra 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
602Zyra
1,170Naafiri
Naafiri vastly out-sustains Zyra, healing and mitigating 568 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Naafiri can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zyra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zyra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zyra Build Against Naafiri

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Zyra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zyra against Naafiri are Bloodletter's Curse, Liandry's Torment and Shadowflame. This combination gives Zyra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zyra vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zyra
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zyra early game win rateZyra50.0%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri50.0%
Late Game
Naafiri
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Zyra late game win rateZyra25.0%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri75.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zyra and Naafiri, with Zyra 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.

Naafiri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Zyra. Extended games heavily favor Naafiri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Domination rune tree - Zyra primary runes vs NaafiriDomination
Electrocute - best Zyra rune vs NaafiriCheap Shot - best Zyra rune vs NaafiriGrisly Mementos - best Zyra rune vs NaafiriUltimate Hunter - best Zyra rune vs Naafiri
Precision rune tree - Zyra secondary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Cut Down - best Zyra rune vs NaafiriLegend: Haste - best Zyra rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

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


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

Zyra 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
53.03%1321.77389,44957.6%49.3%
57.14%1261.973710,56664.9%53.9%
47.93%1211.87469,67255.1%43.1%
52.43%1031.974710,16363.4%45.2%
55.32%941.976110,11345.7%61.0%
57.78%901.873410,33561.1%55.6%
43.21%811.77529,44950.0%37.2%
48.75%801.878210,02744.1%52.2%
57.75%711.880410,55950.0%62.2%
64.18%672.079511,28661.9%65.2%
43.75%641.97019,66340.0%46.1%
59.68%621.87319,22170.4%51.4%
43.55%621.87629,74836.4%47.5%
39.34%611.86669,11726.7%51.6%
53.33%602.186010,22153.9%52.9%
48.28%582.47049,79962.5%38.2%
50.88%571.87549,99642.9%58.6%
48.08%521.97859,84158.3%39.3%
52.00%502.05969,91752.2%51.9%
46.94%492.677110,65958.8%40.6%
45.83%481.96729,45145.0%46.4%
55.81%431.67849,80366.7%45.5%
35.00%401.77249,65718.8%45.8%
55.26%381.990610,81742.9%62.5%
38.89%362.082811,31658.3%29.2%
48.57%351.68149,48861.5%40.9%
55.88%341.88099,77264.3%50.0%
42.42%331.879712,54023.1%55.0%
43.33%301.274912,27954.5%36.8%
50.00%301.87719,62937.5%64.3%
60.71%282.387210,44060.0%61.1%
28.00%251.77498,94315.4%41.7%
64.00%251.878610,64085.7%55.6%
60.00%251.485113,18655.6%62.5%
58.33%241.97499,09956.3%62.5%
40.91%221.585912,89911.1%61.5%
54.55%222.680311,81383.3%43.8%
50.00%201.381611,74853.9%42.9%
40.00%202.165910,09737.5%41.7%
40.00%201.676611,94736.4%44.4%
63.16%191.879011,21677.8%50.0%
63.16%191.678712,66728.6%83.3%
47.37%192.58209,99844.4%50.0%
55.56%181.686510,88987.5%30.0%
61.11%182.785211,77180.0%53.9%
38.89%181.382112,73833.3%50.0%
52.94%171.577813,34675.0%33.3%
50.00%162.38459,69160.0%45.5%
75.00%161.082411,66190.0%50.0%
60.00%151.487213,764100.0%45.5%
46.67%152.71,12213,61375.0%36.4%
53.33%152.284610,87733.3%83.3%
66.67%152.479210,91050.0%77.8%
85.71%141.31,02312,88375.0%100.0%
57.14%141.395413,46860.0%55.6%
84.62%131.693613,68383.3%85.7%
46.15%134.680611,35160.0%37.5%
38.46%132.51,06513,91025.0%44.4%
41.67%126.38118,96050.0%33.3%
50.00%121.998511,40042.9%60.0%
16.67%123.583711,97820.0%14.3%
66.67%121.71,01512,92133.3%77.8%
72.73%115.998713,86950.0%85.7%
63.64%112.999510,87950.0%71.4%
54.55%115.97709,27850.0%60.0%
50.00%105.896512,23950.0%50.0%
50.00%101.473510,84066.7%25.0%
60.00%103.36267,78233.3%100.0%
50.00%101.292612,73333.3%57.1%
44.44%91.38719,74333.3%66.7%
55.56%91.392012,10750.0%57.1%
44.44%92.777611,02650.0%42.9%
25.00%85.599112,38850.0%16.7%
50.00%85.587410,51633.3%60.0%
62.50%85.57429,33875.0%50.0%
25.00%85.685610,82825.0%25.0%
75.00%81.584915,037100.0%71.4%
62.50%81.489514,02050.0%66.7%
25.00%81.791314,67250.0%16.7%
62.50%81.71,02515,9400.0%71.4%
75.00%86.797711,582100.0%33.3%
57.14%71.61,01414,3470.0%66.7%
71.43%75.879011,29750.0%80.0%
57.14%71.97939,60466.7%50.0%
71.43%72.181713,08850.0%100.0%
57.14%70.972112,17366.7%50.0%
57.14%73.372710,40150.0%66.7%
57.14%73.578112,070100.0%40.0%
71.43%71.21,08612,924100.0%60.0%
71.43%73.09569,873100.0%60.0%
57.14%71.884714,16450.0%60.0%
42.86%73.579910,4820.0%60.0%
57.14%71.887812,15550.0%60.0%
28.57%73.674510,13066.7%0.0%
14.29%75.087211,33150.0%0.0%
57.14%71.474512,29433.3%75.0%
42.86%71.77618,45250.0%33.3%
83.33%64.11,09415,5240.0%83.3%
50.00%61.11,02314,197100.0%25.0%
50.00%61.590914,5550.0%50.0%
33.33%61.81,01512,33533.3%33.3%
50.00%65.171710,3930.0%75.0%
50.00%61.071310,48666.7%33.3%
33.33%65.97768,08425.0%50.0%
33.33%62.41,12612,69850.0%25.0%
80.00%55.578310,43950.0%100.0%
20.00%53.184713,3640.0%25.0%
80.00%51.581411,641100.0%66.7%
20.00%52.35989,1770.0%33.3%
60.00%54.77619,06833.3%100.0%
20.00%55.583110,3030.0%33.3%

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Zyra vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zyra do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Zyra vs Naafiri matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Zyra's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zyra do against Naafiri in the early game?

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

How does Zyra do against Naafiri in the late game?

In the late game, Naafiri takes over the Zyra vs Naafiri matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zyra vs Naafiri matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Zyra with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Zyra build against Naafiri?

The best Zyra build against Naafiri includes Bloodletter's Curse, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zyra runes against Naafiri?

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

Does Zyra counter Naafiri?

No, Zyra struggles against Naafiri with only a 33.3% win rate. Naafiri has the advantage in this matchup. Zyra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Naafiri's lead.

How do I play Zyra against Naafiri?

When playing Zyra 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.