Naafiri vs Irelia

Naafiri
You
VS
Irelia

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Who Wins

  • You can win short pre-6 trades with Q poke and pack damage, but lose extended fights once she stacks passive on minions.
  • Post-6 you have kill pressure with R engage, but she can still outplay with Q resets if the wave is in her favor.
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How to Trade

  • Use Q to poke and build pack stacks, then look for E-W combos when she's low or commits to farming with Q.
  • Save your pack for when she tries to all-in, as the additional bodies provide crucial damage and CC.

Wave Control

  • Try to keep waves in neutral positions where she can't easily Q through minions to reach you, using Q to thin waves when needed.
  • Push when you have pack advantage to pressure her under tower where Q resets are limited.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste your pack dogs on minions when she's looking to trade, as you lose most of your damage and utility without them.
  • Avoid fighting in large minion waves where her Q resets give her too much mobility and healing.
Created on 02/18/2026
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