Mel vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Mel vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use to reflect Naafiri's poke and punish her cooldowns.
Your goal is to root Naafiri with to set up safe poke and mark pressure.
Deny Naafiri's clean engages by spacing and body-blocking to force missed all-in windows.

Trading pattern

Trade by poking with and holding to reflect Naafiri's .
Punish Naafiri when she uses into your crowd control or when her is on cooldown.
Avoid extended trades if misses, as Naafiri's mobility and all-in threat increase without your root.

Danger windows

Be cautious when is down, as Naafiri can commit engages safely.
Avoid standing in range after missing , since Naafiri can capitalize on your lack of root control.
Respect Naafiri's active with pack nearby and low health, marking lethal all-in windows.

Early game

Start by poking with to apply marks before Naafiri commits with .
Hold until Naafiri throws a projectile to maximize reflect value.
Use to root Naafiri when she oversteps, then follow up with for trades.

Power spikes

Level 6 lets you finish marked, low-health Naafiri targets and turn fights.
Your first completed mage item boosts damage and poke threat, increasing trade confidence.
Respect Naafiri's level 6 which empowers her chase and burst potential.

Win conditions

Land roots to set up poke and build marks before committing with .
Use to reflect Naafiri's key projectiles and punish her cooldowns with short trades.
Deny Naafiri's clean engages by body-blocking and spacing, forcing her to miss all-in opportunities.

Tactical tip

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