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Naafiri vs Vex MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Naafiri vs Vex

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Naafiri is a mobile assassin who wants to chip Vex with Q before committing all-ins with W and R.
Pressure Vex early to prevent her from using passive fear effectively and avoid giving her lane control.

Trading pattern

Start trades with Q poke to create a health advantage and wait for Vex to use her fear or shield.
Commit W and E only when Vex's crowd control or mobility is spent to avoid being punished.
Use R to chase isolated or low-health Vex after successful poke or during her R downtime.

Danger windows

Vex is most dangerous when her passive fear is active and can interrupt your W engage.
Avoid engaging when Vex's R is available to reset her burst and mobility.
Committing W into Vex's shield or fear can lead to easy punishment.

Early game

Use Q to poke and apply bleed before Vex can trigger her fear passive reliably.
Avoid committing W until Vex's defensive cooldowns like Vex W are down.
Keep the wave in a state that allows safe Q poke and threatens W engages without being predictable.

Power spikes

Naafiri's level 6 R significantly increases chase and burst potential.
First lethality item completion boosts Q poke and all-in damage.
Respect Vex's level 6 R as her main engage and reset tool.

Win conditions

Win by landing frequent Q pokes to lower Vex's health and force defensive cooldowns.
Use R-enhanced all-ins to punish Vex when isolated or after her fear and shield are on cooldown.
Deny Vex the chance to use her passive fear by timing your trades around it and maintaining lane pressure.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup