Naafiri vs Cassiopeia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Naafiri vs Cassiopeia

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Naafiri aims to chip Cassiopeia down with Q poke before committing to all-ins using W and R-enhanced chase.
Maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Cassiopeia from freely applying poison and extending trades on her terms.

Trading pattern

Start trades with Q poke to apply bleed, then only use W to engage when Cassiopeia's Cassiopeia W is down or she has spent her mobility.
Avoid all-ins if Q misses or bleed pressure is not established, as Cassiopeia's sustained E damage punishes premature commits.
Use R to enhance chase and secure kills on isolated or low-health Cassiopeia when her crowd control is unavailable.

Danger windows

Avoid engaging when Cassiopeia's Cassiopeia W is active as it grounds and blocks your mobility dash (W).
Be cautious when Cassiopeia's Cassiopeia R is available, especially if you face her during your all-in.
Committing W into Cassiopeia's crowd control or multiple blockers makes you vulnerable to counterattacks.

Early game

Use Q to poke and create bleed stacks early, forcing Cassiopeia to play cautiously before level 6.
Avoid committing W before Cassiopeia's Cassiopeia W or Cassiopeia R cooldowns expire to reduce risk of being grounded or stunned.
Keep the wave in a state that allows safe angles for Q poke and potential W engages without being predictable.

Power spikes

Level 6 R significantly boosts Naafiri's chase and burst potential, enabling more reliable all-ins.
First lethality item completion increases Q poke damage and all-in threat.
Respect Cassiopeia's level 6 Cassiopeia R spike, which can stun or slow during commits, making all-ins riskier.

Win conditions

Win by consistently landing Q poke to lower Cassiopeia's health and force her to play defensively.
Use R-enhanced all-ins on isolated or low-health Cassiopeia targets when her crowd control or mobility is down.
Deny Cassiopeia extended trades by punishing her Cassiopeia W cooldown and avoiding her poison application windows.