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Naafiri vs Irelia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Irelia

Naafiri vs Irelia

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Naafiri aims to chip Irelia with Q poke before committing to all-ins with W and R-enhanced chase.
Manage lane pressure to prevent Irelia from stacking passive and using Q resets effectively.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing Q poke first, then commit with W and E when Irelia's E or R are on cooldown.
Avoid using W into Irelia's E stun or R slow zone to prevent being punished.
Use R to enhance chase and secure kills on isolated, low-health Irelia after poke damage.

Danger windows

Irelia is most dangerous when she has passive stacks, low-health minions for Q resets, and E or R ready.
Avoid committing W when Irelia's E stun or R slow zone can interrupt or punish.
Be cautious when Q poke misses, as Naafiri's all-in threat drops significantly.

Early game

Use Q to poke and apply bleed early, avoiding W engages until Irelia's crowd control or mobility is spent.
Keep the wave in a state that denies Irelia easy Q reset paths on low-health minions.
Avoid predictable W engages into Irelia's E or R crowd control setups.

Power spikes

Naafiri's level 6 R empowers chase and burst potential, increasing kill threat.
First lethality item completion boosts Q poke and all-in damage.
Respect Irelia's level 2 with Q and E access for strong early all-in threat and level 6 R for enhanced engage.

Win conditions

Win by consistently landing Q poke to lower Irelia's health before committing all-ins.
Use R to chase isolated or low-health Irelia when her mobility and crowd control are down.
Control wave state to deny Irelia Q reset opportunities and reduce her extended trade potential.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup