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
Veigar
vs

53.9%
Naafiri win rate vs Veigar
Naafiri has the edge
395
Games Analyzed
53.9%
Naafiri WR
46.1%
Veigar WR
+313
Avg Gold Diff @15
Naafiri
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Veigar
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Naafiri
Level 3
Naafiri
Level 6
Veigar
Level 6
Naafiri
1 item
Veigar
1 item
Veigar
Infinite AP
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Naafiri is strongest mid game while Veigar peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Naafiri deals AD damage while Veigar 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
Veigar has range advantage. Naafiri should look for short trades when Veigar uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Veigar's Weakness
Veigar's main weakness: Mobile assassins, early aggression, cage is dodgeable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Naafiri Win Condition
R dash engage, packmate damage, simple assassin
Veigar Win Condition
Infinite AP scaling, E cage zone, R execute nuke
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Naafiri typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Veigar runs Teleport for map impact. Naafiri needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Veigar 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 Veigar's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Veigar's burst
Veigar

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
Veigar's Worst Matchups
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