Naafiri vs Akali

Naafiri
You
VS
Akali

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Who Wins

  • You win most pre-6 trades through superior range and poke with Q, especially at level 2 when you can follow up with E for extended trades.
  • Post-6 the matchup becomes more complex as Akali's R gives her strong all-in potential, but you maintain advantage in short trades and can match her roaming with your own R.
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How to Trade

  • Your optimal trading pattern involves poking with Q to stack Bleeding, then using W to dodge her Q or E engage before following up with E for the extended trade.
  • Always look to proc your passive on minions before trading to maximize your damage output and healing.

Wave Control

  • Push early levels to establish priority and deny Akali's ability to freely trade, but be prepared to thin the wave before level 6 to avoid her all-in potential.
  • Your superior waveclear with Q allows you to maintain pressure while staying safe from ganks.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste your W defensively too early in trades as it's your primary tool for dodging her E or repositioning for better angles.
  • Avoid extended fights in her shroud without vision control, as she can easily turn trades around with her energy management and stealth.
Created on 05/08/2026
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