Naafiri vs Renekton MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Naafiri vs Renekton

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Naafiri must leverage medium early agency and lane pressure to chip Renekton with (Q) before committing to all-ins.
This is a snowball matchup where Naafiri aims to deny Renekton's early lane dominance by punishing his cooldowns and avoiding his fury-powered trades.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades with (Q) poke to apply bleed, then wait for Renekton to use his stun or dash before committing with (W) and (E).
Avoid using (W) when Renekton's stun or second dash is available to reduce risk of being interrupted or countered.
Exploit Renekton's cooldowns and low fury windows to all-in with (R) active on isolated or low-health targets.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Renekton has high fury and empowered (W) ready, as his burst and stun threat spike.
Avoid engaging when Renekton has both (E) casts available, as he can dash in and out safely.
Respect Renekton's level 6 (R) window, which increases his durability and all-in damage, making extended fights risky.

Early game

Use (Q) to poke Renekton and build a health advantage before he stacks fury for empowered trades.
Avoid committing (W) until Renekton's stun and dash cooldowns are spent to prevent being punished.
Maintain lane states that prevent Renekton from safely stacking fury and engaging with his full combo.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to enhance chase and all-in potential; track (R) to avoid extended fights.
After completing a lethality item, increase pressure with (Q) poke and confident trades.
Respect Renekton's level 3 full combo with empowered (W) and double (E) dashes; avoid trades when his fury is high.

Win conditions

Snowball lane control by landing frequent (Q) poke and punishing Renekton's cooldowns with (W) and (E) all-ins.
Use (R) to secure kills on isolated or low-health targets and create roam pressure.
Deny Renekton's early fury stacking by controlling wave states and forcing him into unfavorable trades to prevent him from snowballing.