Ekko vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ekko vs Naafiri

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ekko is a scaling AP assassin with low early lane pressure who wants to control short trades and avoid giving Naafiri free poke windows.
Focus on denying Naafiri's Q poke and W engage by using mobility and well-timed W stuns to avoid her committed all-ins.

Trading pattern

Use Q and E for quick burst trades, then back off to avoid Naafiri's retaliatory damage.
Punish Naafiri when her W is on cooldown or she commits it into your W stun zone.
Avoid engaging if your Q misses, as Naafiri can capitalize on your lost mobility and burst window.

Danger windows

Naafiri is dangerous when her Q poke has lowered your health and her W is available for a committed engage.
Avoid fighting when Naafiri's R is active, as her pack increases chase and burst threat.
You are vulnerable before level 6 without R safety and if your W stun misses or is interrupted.

Early game

Play cautiously before level 6 to avoid Naafiri's poke and W engage when your cooldowns are down.
Use Q and E for short trades only when Naafiri's Q bleed is on cooldown or she has missed her poke.
Avoid extended fights early as Naafiri can punish missed Q or W engages, especially before your R is available.

Power spikes

Respect Naafiri's level 6 R which empowers her chase and burst potential.
Your level 3 unlock of Q-W-E combo and level 6 R are major spikes for burst and survivability.
First completed AP burst item significantly increases your kill threat against Naafiri.

Win conditions

Win by landing your W stun to turn short trades in your favor and reset with R when Naafiri commits.
Deny Naafiri's Q poke and punish her W cooldowns to prevent her from all-inning safely.
Scale into mid-late game where your burst and mobility outmatch Naafiri's poke and engage pattern.