Kennen vs Naafiri
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 through superior range and poke with Q, but Naafiri can all-in you if you misposition.
- At level 6, Naafiri becomes significantly stronger as her R provides gap-close and execution damage that can kill you through your R stun.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is Q poke followed by W auto when she goes for CS, then immediately back off to avoid her Q return damage.
- Never commit to extended trades as her passive dogs will out-damage you in melee range.
Wave Control
- Push early waves with Q and W to establish priority, then maintain the wave in the center to have escape routes.
- Avoid slow-pushing into her as she can freeze and run you down with her mobility.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use E aggressively for damage as it's your only escape tool against her gap-closers.
- Getting caught without E against Naafiri's R or when her passive dogs are up will result in death.
Created on 11/23/2025
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