Zed vs Naafiri
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You dominate levels 1-3 with superior range, poke damage from Q, and energy sustain allowing frequent trades while Naafiri struggles to gap close effectively.
- Post-6, you lose the advantage as her R provides gap closing, damage, and reset potential that makes extended fights heavily favor her.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern involves poking with Q when she approaches minions, then using W-E-Q combo when she commits with W to maximize damage before she can retaliate.
- Always save your W shadow for escape unless you're certain of a kill, as her pack damage in extended trades will overwhelm you.
Wave Control
- Maintain wave control by using Q to both harass and farm, keeping the wave slightly pushed to prevent her roams while maintaining escape routes.
- Avoid hard shoving unless you can immediately roam, as this gives her free recall timings and removes your poke advantage.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never underestimate her all-in potential post-6, especially when her pack is full - her R reset can quickly turn a winning trade into your death.
- Avoid trading when low on energy, as you need your full combo available to match her burst and have escape options ready.
Created on 11/27/2025
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