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
Syndra
vs

51.9%
Naafiri win rate vs Syndra
Skill matchup — could go either way
493
Games Analyzed
51.9%
Naafiri WR
48.1%
Syndra WR
+154
Avg Gold Diff @15
Naafiri
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Syndra
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Naafiri
Level 3
Naafiri
Level 6
Syndra
Level 6
Naafiri
1 item
Syndra
1 item
Syndra
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Naafiri deals AD damage while Syndra deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Syndra has range advantage. Naafiri should look for short trades when Syndra uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Syndra's Weakness
Syndra's main weakness: Assassins, all-in, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Naafiri Win Condition
R dash engage, packmate damage, simple assassin
Syndra Win Condition
Poke with Q, stun with E, delete with R multi-sphere
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Naafiri typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Syndra runs Teleport for map impact. Naafiri needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Syndra 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

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Syndra's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Syndra's burst
Syndra

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
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

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Naafiri's Worst Matchups
Syndra's Worst Matchups
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