Fizz vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Naafiri

Fizz vs Naafiri

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use early high mobility and burst to deny Naafiri safe poke and force hesitation on (W) engages.
Focus on short trades using (Q) and (W) plus (E) to dodge counterattacks after level 3.
Punish Naafiri's cooldowns and wave positioning to prevent her from setting up all-ins or poke.

Trading pattern

Engage with (Q) and (W) burst, then use (E) to dodge Naafiri's counter-engage or escape.
Only commit when (W) is on cooldown or when she lacks blockers for her engage.
Avoid trades when (Q) bleed stacks are active and your (E) is unavailable.

Danger windows

Naafiri is most dangerous when her (W) is available and unblocked for a committed all-in.
Avoid engaging when (Q) poke stacks are high and your (E) dodge is on cooldown.
Respect (R) activation, which enhances her chase and burst potential significantly.

Early game

Avoid extended fights before level 3; concede minions to stay healthy and avoid Naafiri's poke.
After level 3, use your (Q)+(W) combo for short trades, dodging retaliation with (E).
Punish Naafiri if she wastes (W) engage or misses (Q) poke before committing.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your core burst trade pattern with (Q), (W), and (E) for safe all-ins.
Level 6 (R) provides kill windows to punish Naafiri's positioning and cooldowns.
First completed AP assassin item increases your damage and trade reliability, enabling more aggressive plays.

Win conditions

Whittle down Naafiri with short trades using (Q), (W), and (E) before level 6.
At level 6, look for kill opportunities using (R) when Naafiri is isolated or after she wastes (W).
Deny Naafiri safe poke and all-in windows by punishing her cooldowns and wave control to maintain lane dominance.