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Naafiri vs Ryze MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Naafiri vs Ryze

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Naafiri aims to pressure Ryze early with Q poke to prevent his safe scaling and farming rhythm.
Maintain medium lane pressure by denying Ryze's waveclear windows and punishing his short-range approach.

Trading pattern

Start trades with Q poke to apply bleed and build health advantage before committing.
Only use W to engage when Ryze's Ryze W root or Ryze E spread is on cooldown or he has low mana.
Use R to enhance chase and secure kills on isolated or low-health Ryze after poke damage.

Danger windows

Ryze is dangerous when he has mana to cycle Ryze Q and Ryze E with Ryze W root available.
Avoid engaging when Ryze's Ryze W root is ready to punish W dashes.
Be cautious when Ryze can use Ryze E spread to set up Ryze Q damage in quick rotations.

Early game

Use Q to chip Ryze before he can safely use Ryze E and Ryze W for trades.
Avoid committing with W until Ryze's root (Ryze W) or mana for follow-up rotations is down.
Keep the wave positioned to avoid Ryze's predictable short-range engage and to open roam or all-in windows post-poke.

Power spikes

Naafiri's level 6 R empowers chase and burst potential, increasing kill threat.
First lethality item completion significantly boosts Naafiri's Q poke and all-in damage.
Ryze's first mana/AP item and level 6 Ryze R increase his sustained damage and map pressure, requiring respect.

Win conditions

Win by landing consistent Q poke to lower Ryze's health and force defensive play.
Commit with W and R-enhanced all-ins only when Ryze's Ryze W root or mana is down.
Snowball kills through R chase windows on isolated Ryze to deny his scaling and map impact.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup