Irelia vs Naafiri
Mid Lane MatchupIrelia vs Naafiri MID matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 trades when you have minions to Q reset through, as Naafiri lacks sustained damage without her pack.
- Post-6 becomes more even as her R gives her significant burst and mobility to match your all-in potential.
How to Trade
- Look for extended trades when you have 4-5 stacks and minions positioned for Q resets, using W to mitigate her Q poke before committing.
- Avoid short trades where she can Q-auto-E and disengage, as you need time to stack your passive.
Wave Control
- Push early levels to build minion advantage for Q resets, then look to freeze when ahead to deny her farm and force risky positioning.
- Avoid hard shoving without vision as you're vulnerable to ganks when overextended.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use Q aggressively without minions to reset through, as getting stranded in her minion wave leaves you vulnerable to her full combo.
- Never fight her when she has a large pack of dogs as the additional damage and CC make trades heavily favor her.
Created on 02/18/2026
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