Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Naafiri
VS
Champion 2
Irelia
vs

42.4%
Naafiri win rate vs Irelia
Irelia hard counters Naafiri
302
Games Analyzed
42.4%
Naafiri WR
57.6%
Irelia WR
-609
Avg Gold Diff @15
Naafiri
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Irelia
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Irelia
Level 2
Naafiri
Level 3
Irelia
Level 5
Naafiri
Level 6
Naafiri
1 item
Irelia
BORK
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Naafiri is strongest mid game while Irelia peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Exploit Naafiri's Weakness
Naafiri's main weakness: Hard CC, tanks, grouped enemies. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Naafiri Win Condition
R dash engage, packmate damage, simple assassin
Irelia Win Condition
Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Naafiri typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Irelia runs Teleport for map impact. Naafiri needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Irelia outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Naafiri

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Irelia's AD damage
Irelia

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Naafiri's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Naafiri's Worst Matchups
Irelia's Worst Matchups
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