Diana vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Diana vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use your + + combo to threaten burst trades and deny Naafiri free scaling.
Keep the wave on your side to limit Naafiri's angles for engages.
Manage lane pressure to avoid giving Naafiri easy poke windows with and all-in chances with .

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing , then reset on the Moonlight mark and follow with shield.
Punish Naafiri if she commits into your crowd control or if her poke misses.
Avoid using without resetting it on a Moonlight-marked target to maintain mobility and pressure.

Danger windows

Respect Naafiri's availability as a committed dash that can lead to lethal all-ins.
Avoid extended trades if you miss , as Naafiri can punish your cooldowns.
Play cautiously when Naafiri's is active, increasing her chase and burst potential.

Early game

Use your level 3 power spike to trade aggressively when electrocute and all abilities are up.
Avoid committing if Naafiri's poke is active or is off cooldown.
Keep the wave near your side to reduce Naafiri's engage angles and punish overextensions.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full burst combo with , , and for strong trades.
Level 6 opens reliable all-in and skirmish opportunities against Naafiri.
First completed AP item significantly boosts your burst damage and trade reliability.

Win conditions

Punish Naafiri after she wastes or misses with your burst combo.
Deny Naafiri safe scaling by forcing short trades when her mobility or crowd control is down.
Use level 6 and item spikes to leverage for kills, roams, and lane snowballing.

Tactical tip

For Diana vs Naafiri, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.