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Taliyah vs Naafiri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Taliyah

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Naafiri

Taliyah vs Naafiri

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

This is a medium-pressure control mage matchup where Taliyah must manage wave control to deny Naafiri clean all-in windows.
Focus on controlling the mid wave with Q and punishing Naafiri's committed W dashes to prevent her from snowballing.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and only use W and E when Naafiri dashes in or walks predictably into your E.
Punish Naafiri after she uses Naafiri W or when her Q poke is down.
Avoid trading when W and E are on cooldown or if Naafiri has R active and isolated targets.

Danger windows

Naafiri is dangerous when her R is active and targets are isolated.
Respect Naafiri W engage especially if your W or E is down.
Avoid extended trades if Naafiri's Q poke has landed and your defensive tools are unavailable.

Early game

Use Q to poke and chip Naafiri before she commits with W.
Hold W and E to punish Naafiri's W engage or forward movement through your E zone.
Avoid extended trades if W and E are down to prevent Naafiri's high mobility from overwhelming you.

Power spikes

Taliyah's major spikes are level 6 R for map plays and first completed mage item for wave control.
Naafiri's major spikes are level 6 R for enhanced all-in and first lethality item increasing Q poke threat.

Win conditions

Control the wave with Q and punish Naafiri's W dashes through E and W combos.
Use level 6 R to create map pressure and roam, denying Naafiri isolated targets.
Keep Naafiri off balance by denying safe all-in windows and punishing her mobility cooldowns.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup